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Mott MacDonald

civil engineering apprentice Review

at Mott MacDonald

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Liverpool

Review Submitted: May 2023

Overall Rating

4.9 /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
5/5 - 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 role on a day-to-day basis can vary depending on the current work we have been given by the clients, however at the moment I have been working within our drainage team where we find drainage solutions to current assets we are managing.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I extremely enjoy my programme it has been great for my personal and career development, everyday there is something new so it keeps me occupied.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned many new skills and gained great knowledge especially in the modelling aspect of my role where I have learned how to use new software's and develop my knowledge within the industry.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
my programme is very organised and structured, we have regular progress meetings and plan ahead for the future.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer and if I ever require more support there are open channels of communication where I can ask for any extra support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My training provider give me plenty of support when working towards my qualifications and the offer of extra support is always available.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I believe that my qualification helps me perform better in my role by helping me gain a developed understanding of the industry that is separate from my day-to-day role.
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 I play within the football sports teams where we get together and have a football match with each other. We also have many professional networking events.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because they are a very experienced company within the industry, but they also care for their staff and create a great working environment. Their future projects show that they are going to be at the forefront of the industry moving forward for many years.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mott MacDonald?
I think if your applying you would be yourself don't try to say what you think they want to hear, they want to hear about you and what your like and what you can bring to the business.
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