Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice Review
at Mott MacDonald
Degree Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Sheffield
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.7 /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
4.6/5
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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
Checking/originating calculations (bridge deck loads, welding checks, sheetpile calculations),
Idealised drawings,
checking mark-ups from engineers,
attending team meetings,
conducting bridge inspections and writing reports from the site visits.
Idealised drawings,
checking mark-ups from engineers,
attending team meetings,
conducting bridge inspections and writing reports from the site visits.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the programme very much, I have learnt so much about Civil engineering and I am grateful for the opportunity to be putting what I learn at university into practice at work.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developed my mathematics and engineering skills,
Developed AutoCAD drawing skills,
Learnt basic python,
Developed Microsoft Excel Skills,
Soft skills: communication presenting and teamwork
Developed AutoCAD drawing skills,
Learnt basic python,
Developed Microsoft Excel Skills,
Soft skills: communication presenting and teamwork
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is very organised and well structured with one day a week for off the job training(at university) and the rest of the time at work.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
They are very supportive and give me time for study leave and help me out with my assignments.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive a lot of help from my training provider and they ensure I am receiving the appropriate work and training at work.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
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?
Mott Macdonald care about their employees and there are a lot of colleagues around to help you and other apprentices in at different levels to also get guidance from.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mott MacDonald?
To be themselves and get involved in work experience from companies within the industry.
