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Mott MacDonald

Civil Degree Apprentice Review

at Mott MacDonald

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

London

Review Submitted: April 2021

Overall Rating

4.3 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
My experience involves working in specialised areas within the engineering industry particularly being involved in the outline and detailed designs of portable and wastewater systems, assisting and managing deliveries of water treatment works, ice pigging schemes, booster stations and asset management projects.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my programme thoroughly, balancing university life and work can often be difficult but Mott Macdonald offer great support.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I've learnt an array of design knowledge/skills as well as developing my interpersonal skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The structure is constantly developing, but Mott Macdonald work well with apprentices to create a structure.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Training provider provides support but lacked support at the beginning of the apprenticeship.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes, the extra curriculars at Mott Macdonald are outstanding.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a great company to work for, they have a wide variety of opportunities for development and interpersonal skills. I highly recommend Motts for any future apprentices looking for a degree apprenticeship.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mott MacDonald?
Prior to applying read up on Mott MacDonald through their website to get a feel to what projects they have got involved in. List your passions and hobbies in your application too and any work experience you may have in the industry.
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