Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Review
at Mott MacDonald
Degree Apprenticeship
Surveying
Bridgwater
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
3.8/5
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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
Pre-contract and Post-contract quantity Surveying duties from estimating at RIBA Stage 0 all the way to the RIBA Stage 5 construction phase whilst engaging with key stakeholders.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have really enjoyed my apprenticeship so far and am particularly glad I’m doing it with Mott MacDonald. It is a lot of work doing the study alongside work but i am still enjoying it and it fits my learning style.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt all of the skills a quantity surveyor needs and continue to develop thee as my experience grows.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Overall, it is very well structured, but a new apprentice rotation has been introduced recently without proper organisation. I’m sure they will work out the fine tuning with feedback from the apprentices whihc is normally taken on board.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a great deal of support from more senior quantity surveyors on my projects and wider team. The quantity surveyors on my projects have been like mentors to me and are very much invested in my development.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Overall, as my university is completely online, I do not have a great deal of interaction with the university. However, the support network is easily accessible and fairly robust.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I have learnt the basic knowledge and now have a high-level overview of my role and the tasks I may have. I also know what is required and the answers that need to be asked to complete the tasks within my role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There are a lot of networking, experience and best practice related events held regularly.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is an amazing company with a great culture. People are treated fairly and with respect. There are endless opportunities here.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mott MacDonald?
Research the company, its values and the job you’re applying for.
