Apprentice Civil Engineer Review

by Mott MacDonald

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.2/10

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

My role entails completing engineering tasks which can vary day to day. There is a significant amount of design work as well as undertaking structural inspections.

8/10

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

I have learnt many new skills over the course of the apprenticeship and Mott MacDonald continue to invest in me to foster new development.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have enjoyed the programme which I am on, however, there is a significant workload which does impact on life outside of the 9-5 which has been difficult at times.

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme has been well structured

7/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I receive excellent support from my employer and from peers within the organisation in terms of technical support

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

I have received good support from the training provider, however, the support provided has been varied between university lecturers.

7/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

It has provided a base level of understanding, however, a lot of the learnt knowledge is not particularly utilised during day to day activities.

6/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Yes, there are plenty of activities to get involved in.

7/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Great company with a really good workplace culture. They are a company that genuinely seems to care about their employees and the opinions of their employees.

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

Learn a bit about the company and the way in which we operate.