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Mott MacDonald

Civils Level 3 - Apprentice Technician Review

at Mott MacDonald

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Civil Engineering

Southampton, UK

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

2.9 /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 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
2.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
CAD and Traffic Signs Technician
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Mostly

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Communication, Civils CAD based software. Time management

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Fairly organised however somewhat self driven.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Support is Great but you must be proactive in seeking this.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
Training Provided was dreadful. Got the Qualifications But the college was Poor!
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
None of what I learnt there was very specific to my Highways Traffic Signs Niche
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
Plenty of Early career and Development Opportunities

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Friendly environment. Good relationships with Colleagues. HR is good however Salary not the most competitive - I would need to earn a lot more to be living in the city (Or anywhere alone really).
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mott MacDonald?
Develop good personal Relationships and communicate
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