Apprentice Cost Consultant Review
at Arcadis
Degree Apprenticeship
Surveying
Birmingham
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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
Currently in my first year where a lot of my tasks are admin related, however, some days can be really quiet with no work at all and then other days being really busy. I could be involved in tasks such as measuring, valuations, creating work package folders and a lot of the time doing comp checks.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy the work I do, however, university can often be very very boring and often the worst part of the week.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt many new skills, most of them surrounding the area of just professional expertise and dealing with clients.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is very structured, one day a week uni and 4 days work, with lots of checkpoints along the way.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
If I ever need help they always provide
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
The training level is good but nothing special.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
There has been a lot of crossovers where i've learnt stuff at uni which helps me understand stuff in my job better
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
There are lots of socials and always stuff going on at the office.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Arcadis to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Provide lots of help and its a great community to be involved in
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Arcadis?
Be confident in the hiring process and dont overly worry.
