Apprentice Structural Engineering Review
at Mott MacDonald
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Cardiff / Caerdydd
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.5 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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:
4/5
My role day to day can vary as I will often do CAD drawings and sometimes more project management role with looking at project budgets and resource usage
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
My programme tutors are good but some of the resources used are out dated and the facilities aren't the best.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Ive developed my ability in using CAD software such as OpenBuildings and AutoCAD as well as my communications skill due to communicating with discipline leads
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
My programme is structured well enough where I know what I will be completing this year and the following year however a new unit was added for the next year.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I recieve enough support and can ask for more, I'm offered study days to use during exam time or to catch up with assignments
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I recieve adequate support from the provider, with extra help offered if required.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Overall its given me a wider view on the things undertaken by civil engineers however the course is aimed towards contractors.
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 plenty of opportunities from book club to 5 a side football, the options are plenty even for professional networking events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a friendly and welcoming environment.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mott MacDonald?
Be yourself and acknowledge that you won't know everything as this allows them to understand what support you'll need and where you may be best suited.
