Cost Consultancy Assistant Review
at Mace
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
Birmingham
Review Submitted: March 2024
Overall Rating
3.4 /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!
2.5/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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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:
3/5
As a Cost Consultancy Apprentice I spend my day shadowing members of my team as well as carrying out roles throughout the life cycle of projects including: chairing meetings, using BIM/CostX/CAD to measure buildings, updating trackers, communicating with project stakeholders, conducting monthly valuations, processing interim payments, completing cost forecasts/estimates, managing change/variations and completing cost reports.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
I enjoy getting to know the job role more as the month's have gone by as well as picking up more technical tasks.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It's well organised via the Mace Emerging talent team who provide an excellent line of communication between themselves and the apprentices.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I have received a lot of support from the emerging talent team, my line-manager, senior-manager and colleagues in ensuring I am up-to-date with the project's I'm working on and generally getting me involved with projects.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
They aim to ensure that I understand the fundamentals of cost consultancy/quantity surveying from building technology all the way to measuring and costing.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
There are several opportunities to get involved in at work from small office gatherings/teams to apprentice-wide focus groups.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mace to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I'd recommend Mace due to the ability to work alongside with technically proficient professionals who are willing and able to assist you in your growth to become Chartered.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mace?
Be yourself and be confident in your abilities.
