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Mott MacDonald

Degree Apprentice - Civil Review

at Mott MacDonald

Degree Apprenticeship

Civil Engineering

Southampton

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.3 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - 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
Day to day, I am working on a range of engineering project, for a variety of clients, including Associated British Ports, National Highways and the Ministry of Defence. This is design work for various civil engineering structures, but predominantly highways.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy it. It's brilliant working with professionals and being able to learn on the job.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Absolutely! CAD primarily, but also a range of engineering skills, values, and processes.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
A very organised structure, but can be very confusing to follow
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Loads! I can always ask work for any support I need.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
N/A, I am yet to get professional qualification
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
Loads! We are inundated in Sports and Social opportunities

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a brilliant place to work - very supportive
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mott MacDonald?
Make sure you know a) what you're applying for, and b) that you definitely want to do it!
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