Quantity Surveyor Review
at Mace
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
Feltham, Greater London
Review Submitted: March 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
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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
Work on project, include budget creation, cost reporting, measurement of drawings.
Responsibilities - dependent on project size, however this tends to be supporting project leads.
Good wealth of experience gained working on projects - and you get to interact with project team (inc. client, design team, contractors).
Responsibilities - dependent on project size, however this tends to be supporting project leads.
Good wealth of experience gained working on projects - and you get to interact with project team (inc. client, design team, contractors).
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Very enjoyable - good WLB balance, no pressures to work outside of working hours, employer is flexible and training is interactive.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Developed a wealth of new knowledge. This includes budget management, understanding how construction works are quantified and costed.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well structured - clear pathway, annual training schedules are in place.
RICS is the end goal and the employer is supportive of me achieving this goal.
RICS is the end goal and the employer is supportive of me achieving this goal.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
High levels of support - this includes Line Management support, EMT support and project support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Good level of support - we have check ins with Apprenticeship Outcomes Officers who meet us to review progress towards our qualification.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Qualification is well structured to support my day to day job.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes - we have working groups which enable us to network with other people within the sector.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mace to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Supportive organisation, which is heavily invested in upskilling its employees. Clear pathway for career development.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mace?
Research Mace's key strategic goals, and projects completed, which shows that you have a high interest in the built environment.
