Assistant Cost Consultant Review

by Arcadis

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • My day to day role covers a range of pre-contract and post-contract duties, such as cost reporting, valuation preparation, preparing tender reports, attending site visits and contributing cost advice within design team meetings.

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes - I have developed my technical skills relating to the role, in addition to wider skills such as excel.

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I really enjoy my programme. My skills have rapidly developed and I have gained some great friends along the way.

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • We have very regular structured events and calls to support our development. In addition, we have a very structured training and qualification plan.

    10/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • My employer is very supportive in providing advice and guidance in relation to my development.

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • I receive great support with regular calls for qualification advice occurring on a termly basis.

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Becoming chartered is the end goal and the MSc will provide me with the foundation of knowledge to achieve this.

    10/10
  • 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 - I am part of an affinity group. We also have many social activities to network throughout the year.

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Arcadis to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is a great place to work - we are supported through each stage of our career.

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

    • Be social and yourself! Don't be afraid of taking on new challenges.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Quantity Surveying

Birmingham

April 2024

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