Rating

7.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am training to be an apprentice civil engineer but at work I act as a permanent way design apprentice engineer. I assist the lead engineers with general cad work, complete clearance analysis by using clear route and also assist with the completion of signal sighting forms.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have been on 2 microstation training courses, passed my first year at college and am aware of the basic tools in software such as microstation, clear route and Bentley rail track. I am also more competent in excel

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy my programme and the team I work with is great however sometimes I feel my learning is not ad varied as some people from college who have rotation programmes in place.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Mott MacDonald?
  • I feel very valued by my team and also by manager especially now that I am completing fee earning work

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The college course is fantastic although the days for me are very long if I include all travel time because I leave the house at 6:45 and I aren't back till around 9pm at night. The support is great from college staff, mentors and my nvq assessor however again I feel that a rotation programme would assist in completion of the nvq

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • They are also very helpful if you go and speak to them whilst at college but if you need them outside of work then they will always answer your emails/and if need be calls.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • The whole team at MM will always listen to you and do their best to come up with a solution if you are unhappy with something.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • It is good compared to other apprentices in other diciplines i.e beauty, however by the time I have taken out my living costs, the fuel costs and the park and ride costs each month I don't have much left.

    7/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There is lots of social events which you can attend held all year round

    8/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • They offer you a lot of support and opportunities throughout career development


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mott MacDonald?
  • Be confident throughout your interview process. They know you will be nervous so just do your best.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Yorkshire & The Humber

June 2015


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