Apprentice - Civil & Structural Review

by Mott MacDonald

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7/10

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

My role includes me completing drawings for my colleagues from simple changes to more challenging work such as creating designs from scratch. I work largely in AutoCAD but also check other peoples work and do basic calculations.

8/10

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

During my apprenticeship I have learned how to use AutoCAD proficiently as I had never used it before. I have also improved my communication skills and am on my way to completing a Level 3 BTEC Construction course, which will lead onto a HNC course.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I do enjoy the programme but can find myself a little bored or under challenged sometimes. But our office is a small one so finding varied work that I can complete can be hard sometimes.

6/10

4. How valued do you feel by Mott MacDonald?

I feel very valued, as I was recently approached to take part in a degree programme which would further improve my education and position within the company.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I feel like the structure in our office isn't very good as there is no set guidelines to which I work from. But this does mean that I can work freely on other stuff like college work and any projects that people need me to complete.

5/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

A lot, I currently attend college two days a week which allows me to complete my course in a shorter time. My tutors provide great one to one sessions and lots of feedback.

8/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

It can vary, in terms of experience such as AutoCAD skills and site skills then I receive lots of help and support but in terms of office mentoring their isn't much support, as everyone in our office is contract so time is valuable.

6/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

Excellently. As a 17 year old, my wage is superb. It is way more than a part time job could provide and I have enough to save up for nice things and left over to run my car.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Not many, as our office is quite small and our clients and the work is all based on site so when it comes to events and do's there isn't such thing.

4/10

9. Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I believe that it is a great company to work for with offices all over the world and opportunities to work abroad. They offer a variety of apprenticeships in dozens of different disciplines.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mott MacDonald?

Keep your mind open to different disciplines that are offered as it may surprise you what they involve. Work hard during college and be nice and friendly.