Civil Engineering Apprentice Review
at Mott MacDonald
Degree Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Altrincham
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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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
Structural design calcs, present 4D modelling and create renders, 3D animations. Help with project workflow and future planning
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
The programme is long, after doing an apprenticeship before the degree level apprenticeship, therefore it is good for knowledge however has become very stale, which is understandable however the applied learning within the office is much better.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, I have developed my structural understanding / engineering knowledge, learnt to use a variety of software and presenting skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The university work is well structured however the exams being the first week of January for part time students is a nightmare. The technical assessment part of the apprenticeship is well structured however (IPD)
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
As much as I require
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?
4/5
Yes, however the workplace is dynamic and can be structured away from civil engineerng
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good company, supports me when I require it, flexible working conditions (home and office), great potential for growth and career achievement
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mott MacDonald?
Apply yourself its a large company have to stand out through effort.
