Assistant Cost Consultant Review
at Mace
Degree Apprenticeship
Surveying
EC2M
Review Submitted: February 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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
Assisting in all cost management tasks. This includes, cost plans, valuations, final accounts, cost report, tenders.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I throughly enjoy my programme, the balance between university and work is challenging but with good time management it is very doable!
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Client management, communication, negotiation I have improved and have learnt more technical skills like measuring drawings, excel etc
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is structured with training days, monthly calls, management reviews and university reviews
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from my manager and wider team.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I have reviews with my training provider but is very generic review rather than technical review
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I think my training provider gives me broader knowledge but feel the main bulk of my performance is based on practical experience working with my team
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
There’s loads of networking events, team socials, emerging talent days etc
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mace to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have really enjoyed my experience at Mace, you get a great balance of work, social life and education
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mace?
Be yourself and be honest, at apprentice level you're more valuable as a person than you are judged on your skills so sell yourself!
