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Mott MacDonald

Civil Apprentice Review

at Mott MacDonald

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Liverpool

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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.4/5 - 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
My role involves design work using CAD software, and also writing reports for planning permissions for residential changes.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the design work that I complete as a part of my programme.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learned many skills such as how to use CAD software's and also how to communicate effectively while working as a part of a team.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme is well organised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I recieve a lot of support from my employer. There is always someone available to guide and help me.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive a lot of help and support from my training provider with weekly monthly being held to discuss my progress
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
I dont feel that my qualification helps with my role at work. The tasks I complete at work are nothing like what we learn in college
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
There are always networking events and social events being held which are free for all staff to attend.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They provide a comfortable safe and professional working environment where you will be guided and supported though your early career.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mott MacDonald?
Being eager and available for new work is key when building relationships, projects wont always be handed to you sometimes you have to ask around and network to get involved with work.
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