Trainee Cost Consultant Review

by Arcadis

Rating

4.9/5
  • Skills
    4.8
  • Responsibilities
    5.0
  • Support & Guidance
    5.0
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
  • My main job role is providing cost management services on the Royal Victoria Hospital Energy Centre. I produce valuation certificates, cost reports and invoice for our works monthly. I also assist my colleagues with procurement tasks.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
  • I have developed my Quantity Surveying skills to a high level during my time at Arcadis.


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
  • 5/5

    Responsibilities

  • 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
  • Yes, I was given a lot of responsibility during my placement which gave me a lot of confidence in my ability.


  • Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
  • 5/5

    Support & Guidance

  • 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
  • Everyone at Arcadis was extremely helpful during my placement year and I always felt comfortable to ask for assistance when needed.


  • How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
  • 5/5

    Culture

  • 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • One of the main things I enjoyed during my placement was the positive and friendly atmosphere in the company.


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the social opportunities?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
  • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
  • I enjoyed my placement thoroughly. I'm extremely happy that I chose Arcadis for my placement year as I feel I have gained lots of beneficial skills for my future career and developed my confidence in my work. The people I work with played a huge part in the enjoyment of my year here.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 5/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Arcadis
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Arcadis to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Arcadis
  • Working for Arcadis requires a willingness to learn. Always be open to new work and opportunities.


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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Procurement, Surveying

Northern Ireland

May 2023


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