Transport Planner Review
at Mott MacDonald
Degree Apprenticeship
Logistics and Operations
Birmingham
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
4 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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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
As a transport planner we assess the impact of developments on the local transport. I use software to assess the impact in detail and plan methods of mitigation
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my programme and find transport planning a very interesting topic
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt a lot of new skills through different softwares and also learnt how to think like a transport planner
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The degree is new so the structure wasnt entirely set up but now I believe it is
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I receive help from those in my team and also have time allocated to attend university
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Through my lectures I can get support but the majority of my work is done by myself with little support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The qualification provides me with knowledge I simply cannot learn whilst on the job or would not have time to and puts me in a more experienced position
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes, my office offers a range of social activities and there are many sporting groups to join such as football and badmintion
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Mott MacDonald are a huge company but within your team you still feel important
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mott MacDonald?
Be yourself and be confident, as long as you are interested in the role you are ahead of the game
