Junior Cost Consultant Review
at Arcadis
Degree Apprenticeship
Surveying, Construction
Birmingham
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.7 /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
4.4/5
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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:
5/5
I play a crucial support role in the financial and commercial management of construction projects. My work helps ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
Daily tasks:
Cost planning/estimating/analysing
Tendering and procuring
Valuations and recommendation for payments
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am enjoying my programme a lot. It has given me the opportunity to work towards a professional degree, while also gaining hands-on experience on the job. It is going to give me a huge boost in my career and put me steps ahead in comparison to the traditional route.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes;
Construction technology - how buildings are built
How to produce a cost plan/estimate
How to interact with contractors during tender
How to interact with the client throughout the project
How to value a site and invoice the client
Developed mathematical skills
Developed formal writing skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is very organised and structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive the required amount of support from my employer. What ever I need support on, there is access to.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive the required amount of support from my employer. What ever I need support on, there is access to.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
The learning I receive through the qualification is OK in terms of supporting me in my role. I don't feel like it provides a true representation of my role as a cost consultant though. Working on the job provides me with far more knowledge that leaning through my qualification.
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 play in the Birmingham Office football group
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Arcadis to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a really friendly company, especially for new starters with or without experience.
Its support mechanism is structured and organised.
They want you to learn, develop and progress.
There is a good social aspect among the company.
It is flexible in terms of area of work and working times.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Arcadis?
Be open to learn.
Highlight your personality and character through your application.
Be yourself.
Be willing and excited to be thrown into the deep end.
Show competency
Show organisation skills
Show resilience.
Show confidence.
