Estimating Assistant Review

by Mace

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Creating estimates for projects. Supporting the team with winning projects. Measurement/quantification/cost planning.

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes, over the past couple of years I went from knowing nothing about my job role to being able to do it on a daily basis.

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I quite like looking at figures so I do enjoy what I do. Mace have also been very supporting throughout the programme so far.

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • I have regular reviews with my manager and he asks whether I need help with anything and offers advice.

    9/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Mace are very supportive towards apprentices and I have noticed this from day 1 and my colleagues are approachable. "There's no such thing as a silly question."

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • 8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • I personally feel that it helps in an apprenticeship to have the one day release method. Therefore, I can study on one day and then be applying the knowledge I learnt the next day.

    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.)

    • 9/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Mace to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Mace are a very supportive company and look for the best within their employees.

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

    • Be open minded and embrace change.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Construction

Central London, London SW1A 2DR, UK

May 2021

View More Reviews
Recruiting? See how we can help you