Assistant Estimator Review

by Mace

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Overall, my role involves me getting a quotation ready for a tender that we as a company are tendering for.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have approved on how to use and navigate around the prelims books that we use to tender.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the programme a lot as it allows me to work on skills which I learn at work as well as in university.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme has been organised very well.

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My employer is very supportive. They have always helped answer questions that I might have about my work or studies.

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Quite a lot of support.

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

The qualification does not always link to my role, however the bits that do link into my role have helped me understand many aspects of my working role.

9/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Yes.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Mace to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I feel that Mace as a company is very supportive towards their apprentices. They are always available to help you out whenever required.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mace?

Be confident. Know what you are talking about. Have as much knowledge as you can about the role you have applied for.