Project manager Review
at Mott MacDonald
Placement (10 Months+)
Project Management
London
Review Submitted: June 2024
Overall Rating
4.5 /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
4.3/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.5/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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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.
As a project manager, your daily responsibilities vary depending on the type of project you are working on. However, typically daily responsibilities will include: attending meetings, liaising with teams to get an update on the progress of task completion, allocating new deliverables to teams, reminding teams of deadlines and budget restrictions. You may complete task that support the team, in my case this included budget reporting and document control responsibilities.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
As you stay on your project longer, your level of responsibility will increase. However, you should not allow time be the only determinant of your level of responsibility. Be pro-active and seek new responsibilities, enquire about additional tasks and ask or support in engaging in new activities that will help identify and develop skill gaps.
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 have been able to develop all of my pre-existing skills. But most importantly, tasks and circumstances have challenges me to develop new ones. The most important skill I have developed is self- awareness; in terms of the ability to be very conscious about perception and style of communication, as both of these aspects have a big impact.
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?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
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?
As soon as I joined Mott Macdonald, I was given a buddy, who supported my onboarding and was a substantial source of support during my first quarter. Although, they didn't remain my buddy throughout the entirety of my placement, the fantastic relationship we developed allowed for continual support. You will also have an immediate internal team and line manager who are there to support you in all instances.
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 company culture is absolutely fantastic. They truly focus on mental health, support, inclusion and diversity and other key aspects. This is done through webinars, social events and newsletters which highlight and bring awareness to these important considerations. The company also host many social events to encourage engagement and networking.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I thoroughly enjoyed my placement. I was able to develop several new skills, gain relevant experience, network with a range of experts and build my confidence navigating in a professional realm.
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
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Mott MacDonald
Be confident in your skills and what you can offer the company. Know that regardless of your background, you are worthy of being part of a prestigious company and you worked hard for your current position. Be yourself in the interviews, the company value individuality and being unique.
