Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice Review
at Mott MacDonald
Degree Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Brighton and Hove
Review Submitted: February 2025
Overall Rating
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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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
My role as a degree apprentice involves providing assistance to the principal engineers on various projects. Each week brings new challenges; some days I might be working on CAD tasks, while on other days, I could be focused on writing reports.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy my programme, this is because I love the people who I work with and always feel like a valued member of the team.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
From the day I started, my experience in the civil engineering field was quite limited. Over the past few months, I have had the chance to work on various projects, learning the company's CAD systems, collaborating closely with team members to learn from them and gaining a deeper understanding of how civil engineers approach problem solving. I have also developed my technical writing capabilities, allowing me to produce clear and concise reports.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is well structured and clear. I have a wide network of support available to me
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have both a line manager and a buddy, who is an apprentice with a year of experience at the company, to support me. They are always available to answer any questions I have and provide assistance whenever needed.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My training provider offers great support, and the communication between myself, the training provider, and my line manager is always clear and concise.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My training provider provides me with the knowledge to gain a deeper understanding of the tasks given to me at work allowing me to be better able to perform more effectively
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
The company is highly employee focused. There are fortnightly team socials as well as weekly sports groups funded by the company and run by the employees.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The company is incredibly supportive and tackles a range of significant and interesting projects. As an apprentice, I feel like an equal team member, receiving the same respect and opportunities as everyone else
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mott MacDonald?
Apply as quick as you can!
