Environmental Practice Degree Apprentice Review
at Mott MacDonald
Degree Apprenticeship
Environmental Science
Cambridge
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.9 /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
3.6/5
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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
Originating or checking reports, spreadsheets and GIS outputs associated with environmental assessment, modelling of environmental conditions, or subject literature review. Also assist with project management tasks where appropriate
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy my programme and am very happy to have partaken in this method of obtaining a degree but can struggle during periods of high intensity work and university expectation.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes many, GIS, Excel, basic code, environmental assessment, task delegation, internal project management processes and more
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
There have been teething issues and changing expectations mainly from the training provider but this is the nature of my programme since it is fairly new still. Generally it is well organised, particularly on the employer side.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Extensive support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Good support, although some uncertainty around expectations even from course leaders.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
A lot of the information learned provides context but does not directly assist or align with expectations of my job role bar the GIS and project management modules.
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
I am part of an Early Careers Professionals group for my office and attend activities when possible
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good attitude to work, helping to source work appropriate to you, understanding of any changes needed and adaptable. Benefits provided by employer are arguably some of the best in the industry.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mott MacDonald?
Demonstrate your soft skills and be reflective of your experiences. Show how you are passionate about the subject area you are applying for.
