Quantity Surveyor Review

by Mace

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.9/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • The week placement was made considerably enjoyable and engaging. I could not speak about this week highly enough.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Throughout the week all staff where very welcoming and helpful. Hannah Davis (course leader) was very approachable and made me feel considerably valued throughout the week.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • The week was fully supported, and at no one point was I not aware of what was happening.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • This week developed my skills far beyond my degree, it was very insightful with fellow graduates speaking about there roles and responsibilities within Mace in all different sectors

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • A clear timetable was set out at the beginning of the week, making the week very structured and ran considerably smooth. Therefore allowing the most to be made out of our time.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • A lovely friendly environment. This was defiantly aided by the wonderful atmosphere around the offices, alongside side all employees that spoke to us and especially Hannah who made is all feel very included.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The company invest a lot in the insight week. We had a number of employee and directors speak to us giving a deep insight into the company. We also partook in CV workshops and interview skills which where considerably helpful at the end of the week.

    5/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • I got an exceptional insight to the firm throughout the whole week. Within the week i was allowed to shadow an employee within the firm who worked in the sector I was looking to go in. This gave me a great insight to what it is like to work for mace and what he encounter on a daily basis.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • As soon as you walk in the office it is clear what the companies culture is. A buzzing friendly atmosphere throughout the whole building, with all employees being friendly and helpful. The culture is exactly what Mace describes itself as.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • The week was incredibly valuable in helping me decide on my future. All areas and opportunities within the company where clearly outlined and gave me a great insight to my future.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • I was reimbursed travel expenses and give a £5 food voucher for the canteen which was more then enough


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Employees were all friendly and sociable, but as it was only a week placement although accessible the week was busy with a number of activities. However all activities involved meeting a number of employees from all areas of Mace.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • As only a week there where not a huge amount of opportunities, however Mace still made the week social and a great place to network

    4/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • These where all displayed and outlined to us. The company do a number of charity event that all employees can get involved in

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • 100% the week engaging and insightful.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Civil Engineering, Property Development

London

April 2017


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