Graduate Cost Consultant Review

by Arcadis

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.4/10

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

Quantity surveying degree apprenticeship with significant responsibility on cost estimating.

10/10

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

I am developing skills toward APC. However, I am now being limited as I am not getting exposure to additonal skills that I need for my APC.

1/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme as it is challenging but I enjoy my day job and going to University. However, there is no rotation option at Arcadis, so I feel like I have been kept in one team and not been able to broaden my knowledge.

5/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The University programme is very well structured. In Arcadis, there is not a structure for additional ways of gaining knowledge outside of your team. This is limiting individuals development as they approach EPA.

4/10

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

I receive good support from my LM and team in terms of study leave, however I dont think they appreciate how much time is spent outside of the workplace working on University work.

8/10

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

UWE are excellent at providing support and with the tripartite meetings.

10/10

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

Unfortunately, my role is not buildings based so I can not apply a lot of the theory I work on at University, although some skills are transferrable.

7/10

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, however they are most likely in the evenings and around alcohol. It would be a lot more inclusive to put on scheduled events or meals/breakfasts at lunch and in the evenings so it can involve everyone.

6/10

9a. Would you recommend Arcadis to a friend?

9b. Why?

I have enjoyed working at Arcadis and have felt supported by my team. However, progression and rotation opportunities towards the APC is not where it should be and is poor for such a large company. In addition, pay and job levels are not aligned and is not followed by all in the business.

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

To make sure you do your research on the company.