Civil Apprentice Review

by Mott MacDonald

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10

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

I joined the company in early October 2016. My daily roles involve learning on the job to develop my skills within civil engineering. I am based in the structures team and my work can vary from technician drawings on CAD to live work on Revit software.

9/10

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

Yes definitely. I had a brief idea on how to use software such as CAD but since using it on a daily basis my learning has taken off and I have picked up a lot of new skills within the programme itself.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy it. A big part of my apprenticeship is working in industry , yet it is balanced out by my day release to college so I can continue my studies within my line of work.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by Mott MacDonald?

In one word, very. Mott MacDonald are an employee owned group, in which my opinions are valued and my ideas are listened too even though I am at the beginning of my career.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I would say it is well organised. My targets are laid out and I have been given criteria to meet so I can progress with my learning. College is well organised too, with fluency between employer and lecturer.

8/10

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

I receive all the support I need, with lecturers offering advice and the friendliness needed for me to be able to ask questions if I am unsure on any piece of work.

9/10

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

I would say I receive a lot of support from my employer. I am given guidance and when I am stuck , I can ask for help and I will be given it. It's good to have a relationship with colleagues where you can help each other out.

9/10

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

It is an excellent package. Some apprenticeships don't offer wages like this from a starting point, yet the basic rate for an apprentice within the company exceeds most. Plus, we have an opportunity to buy extras in our own company portal - for example , holidays and travel packages. Yet, each apprentice has the opportunity to receive salary increases as part of good work.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes without a doubt. As an apprentice I was invited to attend an annual apprentice weekend where I could meet colleagues from around the business and create new links too. It was an excellent opportunity with more things similar happening all the time.

8/10

9. Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Mott MacDonald is an excellent company that an help you achieve your potential in the sense it will always guide you to the next step forward in your career. There are endless opportunities.

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

Take a look on Mott MacDonald's site to find out what the company is all about and what work we do around the globe. We specialise in many fields of work which I didn't realise till applying myself. It really is a great company with many benefits to the job.