Town Planning Degree Apprentice Review

by Mott MacDonald

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.6/10

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

As a planner my days are very varied, some days involve developing Planning Design and Access statements while others are spent speaking to people and some are spent working with excel spreadsheets.

10/10

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

- Improved my Excel and word skills - Improved project management and communication skills - Learnt loads about the planning system both at work and at university

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme has been great and I greatly enjoy the variety of work which I am involved in

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised with time given to focus on university coursework

10/10

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

Great support with apprenticeship networks and support from colleagues when needed

10/10

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

Great support with support on both the academic side of things via my academic personal tutor and admin side through my tripartite meetings.

10/10

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

The knowledge which I learn from university has been very useful in helping to understand the planning process and help to submit applications

10/10

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.)

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

The company is very supportive with working weather that be chartership, flexible working etc...

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

Make sure you show why you would be an asset to the company and show that you have the necessary skills to develop into the role which you have applied for.