Degree Apprentice Project Manager Review
at Mott MacDonald
Degree Apprenticeship
Project Management
Sheffield
Review Submitted: June 2024
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
2.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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:
3/5
I am currently working on HS2 Sub Lot 8 in the role of Assistant Project Manager. Since starting the role, I have tracked the Issue for Construction Drawings, managed the EWN process and assisted the Senior Project Managers with a range of ad-hoc tasks.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
The programme itself is interesting but can also be irritating at times. There has been several delays on the course, poor marking, late notice workshops and in some instances it has felt like the lecturer has just been trying to cover the time allocated.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed my time management skills. With the project being so fast paced, I have quickly adapted how I approach tasks. I have also developed skills in chairing meetings through senior members of the team providing advice and feedback.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
I would say it is poorly organised. My line manger has still not been updated, the invitations to workshops for a Monday morning are sometimes sent out over the weekend, there doesn't seem to be much structure to the lectures and the lecturer and day of lectures can change regularly.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Mott MacDonald has provided a lot of support. They have quickly raised any issues I have had and also gone the extra mile in order to facilitate my education.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My skills coach has been extremely helpful throughout the process and also very reliable.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I have learnt a lot through the training which I have been implementing on project work.
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 many activities available with myself also organising several since starting with Mott MacDonald.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have already recommended it to many friends due to the 'family' like atmosphere at work and the support and encouragement received in the work place.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mott MacDonald?
I would say to prepare to learn a lot about their intended role and to be open to networking and socialising as it plays a huge part in life at Mott MacDonald.
