Industrial Placement Student Review
at Mott MacDonald
Placement (10 Months+)
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Engineering
Altrincham
Review Submitted: July 2023
Overall Rating
4.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4.8/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.3/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Working within the Architecture team I started off working on small tasks involving various different software programs such as Revit and Navisworks to gain an understanding of the BIM design environment. As I continued through my placement I was given more responsibly and larger tasks which involved working within a multidisciplinary team to find innovative solutions to complex problems. I was also given the opportunity to attend and take part in technical client meetings.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
As I progressed through my placement I was given an increased level of responsibility which lead to me taking ownership of several package of work which involved multiple disciplines as well as external designers. I was also given responsibility's as part of the architecture team which involved me working within a team to deliver a larger piece of work.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
During my placement I new digital skills in design software I hadn't used before such as Revit and AutoCAD, as well as developing existing skills, for example team work and communication when working with large, multidisciplinary teams. My communication skills were also improved through attending and partaking in client facing technical and integration meetings where I presented and discussed work I was carrying out.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
At the beginning of my placement I received lots of online training which gave me a base understanding of how the company works as well as a basic understanding of the software I would be using. Following this, every member of staff has been willing to give me pointers and suggestions during my placement, whether this is via a Teams message or face-to-fact chat. Mott MacDonald also has a great sports and social committee which has allowed me to create connections outside of the office.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The Mott MacDonald office has a great atmosphere with individuals from every level of engineering, fresh apprentices all the way up to technical and project principle. This has meant I've been able to gain a wide understand of the sector and how Mott MacDonald operate as a business.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
During the 12 months at Mott MacDonald I have learnt and developed more skill than I could have ever imagined. I have also experienced how challenging the sector is and the demand that engineers have when it comes to large scale infrastructure projects. During my year I have also made some great connections and meet a group of people who I hope I can stay in contact with following the end of my placement.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Mott MacDonald
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald is a great place to learn new skill as well as developing existing skill you already have. As long as your ready to learn and prepared to work sometimes outside your comfort zone, you will fit right in. Mott MacDonald also has a great network of people, ranging from other placements to principle engineers with 40+ year of industrial experience.
