Rating

7.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am a civil apprentice. My job is to carry out the work I am set by engineers around my firm. These tasks range from amending drawings in the office to taking photos on site. Most of the time I am in the office sat at my computer carrying out whatever I am set.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I am working towards a level 3 diploma in civil engineering. So far outside of this I have learnt how to use drawing software such as AutoCAD 2015.

    6/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • So far I am enjoying the programme. I enjoy working with a team of people. A variety of people set me work which enables me to meet new people.

    7/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Mott MacDonald?
  • I feel valued whenever I am set work which is most of the time. I know the work I am doing is making an impact within a project.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The Induction could have been organised better. Software training (like CAD) would have been helpful. I get to move around every 6 months which has been done once now, this was organised okay.

    6/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • A lot, I get monthly visits from them in which I talk about how the apprenticeship is going and they review my progress. They are helping me get another level 3 qualification as well.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I know who to contact when I need support and my manager would be willing to support me if I had any issues. I had a buddy for 6 weeks when starting which was a help.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I drive to work which is 15 miles and I live with my parents so costs are well balanced. however I would not be able to afford my own apartment with my current salary.

    7/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are lots of social events usually on. everyone receives emails about these. There are also clubs like badminton and other sports which I attend.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Because I am enjoying working for them at the moment and they treat staff well. It is also a well known firm and is respected by other firms.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mott MacDonald?
  • Be yourself at the interview. Answer honestly to the questions in the application process and make sure you have work experience with other construction firms before applying.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

April 2016


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