Apprentice Cost Consultant Review
at Mace
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
London
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
4.3 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I work on 2 projects;
Project 1 - Work on valuations, cost report, cost plans go on site walks etc
Project 2 - More of a overview commercial role, overseeing the commercial side of many projects worldwide for the client
Project 1 - Work on valuations, cost report, cost plans go on site walks etc
Project 2 - More of a overview commercial role, overseeing the commercial side of many projects worldwide for the client
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy it a lot, I have great support at Mace from the Emerging Talent Team but also my individual team
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt so much in under 2 years, before I stared I wasnt really sure what a cost consultant did but now I am independent at work on the whole
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very Well, there is structured training we receive a timetable for at the beginning of each academic year. They organise reviews multiple times a year
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive full support from my employer
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I receive support from LSBU, some people within the Uni more than others
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
I am only in my second year but I havent used much of what I do at work at uni
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
They have communities to join and people organise lots of social activities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mace to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because the apprenticeship programme is great, it is well structured and you have lots of support and opportunities to further your development
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mace?
Understand your role best you can before applying so they know you're interested in the job
