Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Review
at Mott MacDonald
Degree Apprenticeship
Surveying
Bristol
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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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:
5/5
Managing construction financials, working alongside clients and contractors. Managing monthly valuations and contract variations. Pre-contract estimation.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Doing an apprenticeship is very challenging, and I have had to make sacrifices to meet uni deadlines, however it has been so worth it so far.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt both technical skills to carry out the job role, and soft skills, supported by Mott MacDonald's internal programme.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My uni is completely virtual, meaning sometimes it's difficult to find the right support, however I have been well supported by colleagues who have been through my programme before me.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Mott MacDonald has a dedicated internal team to support apprentices and grads through the early stages of their careers, so there is always someone to speak to if I have any problems.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
My uni have a dedicated support team for those needing additional academic support, and are really helpful, however they cannot provide module/content specific support, and often can be difficult to get in contact with.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My qualification gives me a basis to build further knowledge on within my role, but my role provides more support to my qualification by showing me how the skills and knowledge I'm gaining is used in real scenarios.
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 sports and social societies in each office who arrange various clubs and events. There are also apprentice - only programmes and events and plenty of networking events depending what unit you work in.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Doing an apprenticeship with Mott MacDonald has been an invaluable experience, I have been able to gain a degree at the same time as gaining on the job experience. I won't have more student loans to pay once I graduate, and I will be in a better position in the job market because of the experience I have gained. I have also had a brilliant support network throughout.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mott MacDonald?
Do your research on the job role before applying and speak to people that you may know in the industry to get an idea of what your day-to-day role may look like. Research the company and make sure that your ideals align.
