Building Services Apprentice Review
at Mott MacDonald
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Altrincham
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
3.6 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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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
I assist senior engineers in designing heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems within the nuclear energy industry. This involves producing sketches, drawings, calculations, presentations, written documents, modelling and collating data in spreadsheets.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy my apprenticeship as although it is challenging, I am given the time to learn and develop my skills and I feel supported by the people around me. I feel like I have a long term career to look forward to rather than worrying about my future.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have really improved my Excel skills as this app is needed a lot to help with calculations. I have developed CAD skills in AutoCAD and Revit for completing drawings and modelling.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
My college course is not really specific to my role or engineering discipline and I feel like this could be better organised. There are clear goals that I need to meet in my job which allow me to track my progression.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer is very supportive and always check in to make sure you have everything you need to do your job effectively and safely.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
I receive support from the training provider but it is minimal, this area of the apprenticeship could be better.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
I don't think it helps, it's more time consuming than anything.
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
There are loads of extra curricular things to take part in with societies for different activities and an annual sports day.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great support, great career prospects and an all round great organisation.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mott MacDonald?
Motts gave me an opportunity to change my career later in life so if you're older and unsure about taking on an apprenticeship just go for it.
