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Mott MacDonald

Civil Engineering Apprentice Review

at Mott MacDonald

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Civil Engineering

Manchester

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.2 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
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:
3/5
I'm a Civil Engineer apprentice. My role specifically involves Urban transport and Mobility. This would involve making alignments for future tram track extensions, making drawings for clients and frequent presentation checks of those drawings.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learnt new software skills such as Civil 3D at work, Revit in college, developed my confidence to ask more questions, to collaborate with others affectively and understanding how projects are run.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It makes apprentices feel comfortable and has plenty of people there to support you throughout the apprenticeship. They have seminars and conferences to meet and socialise with other apprentices.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mott MacDonald?
N/A
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