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Mace

cost consultant Review

at Mace

Degree Apprenticeship

Construction

London

Review Submitted: May 2023

Overall Rating

5 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
i liaise with my manager and my team on the tasks that have been set to complete for the day. i also have a responsibility to input costs into the cost plan and also build up rates. we used different systems to come up with the costs of the project
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
i enjoy my programme as they offer different networking opportunities ti meet new people and they also hold aspire series where we can see different careers we can go into in the construction industry and push you out your comfort zone by showing you the different opportunities to move abroad

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
i now have the ability to used Microsoft excel and all the different measuring systems. they have also taught me how to properly interact with client teams. i have had the ability to go on site and see the progress and transfer them skills over to my day to day role

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
it is well organised with specific training days that are held so we can get an understanding of different roles and speak to people higher up in the business to learn from them. they also have an emerging talent team what greatly help you if you are struggling in your role or mentally
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
i revive a great amount from my employer, this year i had significant issues at home and they provided me with compassionate leave and they also provided allot of support in my day to day role and constantly checking how i am and what they are able to do to help
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
i receive allot of support as i have weekly calls with my manager to check how i am progressing with my HNC. they also join calls with my university to make sure i am staying on track with what i need to be doing and upcoming coursework
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
when putting together a cost plan my university modules help me as they give me an understanding of the different aspects of construction and how the different costs are associated with it. the also help me to understand the legal regulations behind construction phases and i have a greater understanding when interacting with the client
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
in my team we currently have social events where we organise one a month to meet up and do an activity where we work towards winning the cup.l i also am involved in women at mace what is a network of women who work in the construction industry within mace. we also have allot of networking events within the mace apprentice cohort where we meet other people who work in the same industry in different companies

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Mace to a friend?
Yes
Why?
- training provided is the best and will give you a great start in your career
- your able to learn from the best in the industry
- you are supported throughout your whole apprenticeship
- the qualifications that is offered is great
- you will always be placed in a great team that will support your learning
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mace?
ensure you research the company and there values
make sure you have an understanding of what roles you want to apply for
have a reason into why you want to go into construction and have a how you skill set will benefit that compay
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