Apprentice Cost Consultant Review

by Arcadis

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.5/10

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

I am part of the Scotland property team dealing with Student accomodations, hotels and Residential homes across Scotland and the North of England. Tasks I undertake include measurement, monthly site valuations, cost reporting and cost planning.

10/10

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

I have developed new skills and developed existing skills, like my approach to tasks and always having an open mind, how I deal with clients and being able to manage my work load alongside prioritising tasks.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my programme. I work within a really sociable and relaxed team. I can ask anyone within the team for help with tasks and I am learning everyday

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme structure is very good. I have a clear message of working 4 days and attending university on the 5th working day during study times.

9/10

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

I am never short of help from my fellow colleagues. I can reach out to any of them when they are available for questions and sometimes just for a chat to take my mind of some things.

10/10

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

My university provide support in terms of reaching out to tutors surrounding questions and queries. They also provide me with a good foundation of knowledge that is beneficiary within the Workplace.

9/10

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

Most of my modules completed at University are in line with some of the tasks I am completing within the workplace. I am currently working on pre-construction projects and the construction contracts module at University is tying in nicely with that.

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.)

At work there are regular social events that I have attended and enjoyed. Within our office we are trying to organise some sports events for the summer.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Arcadis to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

My experience so far has been very enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone looking for work in the construction Industry

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

Be yourself. This is the version that the team will be working with day to day and this will give you the best chance to getting the role.