Assistant Cost Consultant Review
at Arcadis
Degree Apprenticeship
Surveying
Birmingham
Review Submitted: April 2024
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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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:
5/5
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.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my programme. My skills have rapidly developed and I have gained some great friends along the way.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes - I have developed my technical skills relating to the role, in addition to wider skills such as excel.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
We have very regular structured events and calls to support our development. In addition, we have a very structured training and qualification plan.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer is very supportive in providing advice and guidance in relation to my development.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive great support with regular calls for qualification advice occurring on a termly basis.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Becoming chartered is the end goal and the MSc will provide me with the foundation of knowledge to achieve this.
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
Yes - I am part of an affinity group. We also have many social activities to network throughout the year.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Arcadis to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great place to work - we are supported through each stage of our career.
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.
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