Assistant Cost Consultant Review

by Mace

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.8/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Providing commercial services client side on construction projects through out all the of the RIBA stages. These services include: Cost Planning; Cost Reporting; Cash Flow forecasting; Valuation of construction works; managing and assessing change; preparations of contracts and general meetings and cost advice

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Yes, during my time at Mace I have developed several of my skills. These include my communication / presentation skills, my general Quantity Surveying skills have developed over my time here and also my technology skills have increased a lot since we are always using different softwares / documents.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my programme. It has allowed me to develop in my job role by letting me work on a wide range of projects with several different clients. The wider team is also great at supporting you and helping you develop.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Our programme is very well structured. We have an individual portfolio that links directly to the RICS and also several training sessions during the year to continue development

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Support is great. We get help from the emerging talent team when it comes to training / studies. Our project team / wider team helps us with our on the job development and our RICS work

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

On several occasions we have be informed of our pathway to chartership and also have individual sessions with the uni

9/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

very good, more recently we have had explicit units of study that are directly related to a cost consultants role

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

There are plenty of social that are put on and individual committees. There are always networking events within sectors and business to business workshops.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Mace to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

A well structured programme within the construction industry with a variety of job roles on offer and working across a variety of sectors with many different clients

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mace?

Adjust your answers to align with Mace purpose and business strategy. Do your research on some Mace projects.