Town Planning Degree Apprentice Review
at Mott MacDonald
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Bristol
Review Submitted: February 2024
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
4/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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:
5/5
As a planner my days are very varied, some days involve developing Planning Design and Access statements while others are spent speaking to people and some are spent working with excel spreadsheets.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The programme has been great and I greatly enjoy the variety of work which I am involved in
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
- Improved my Excel and word skills
- Improved project management and communication skills
- Learnt loads about the planning system both at work and at university
- Improved project management and communication skills
- Learnt loads about the planning system both at work and at university
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised with time given to focus on university coursework
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Great support with apprenticeship networks and support from colleagues when needed
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Great support with support on both the academic side of things via my academic personal tutor and admin side through my tripartite meetings.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The knowledge which I learn from university has been very useful in helping to understand the planning process and help to submit applications
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The company is very supportive with working weather that be chartership, flexible working etc...
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mott MacDonald?
Make sure you show why you would be an asset to the company and show that you have the necessary skills to develop into the role which you have applied for.
