Apprentice Project Manager Review
at Mott MacDonald
Degree Apprenticeship
Sheffield
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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:
5/5
I assist the project manager with a variety of tasks, chair/attend meetings (both internal and external) I work on a variety of projects, I liase with other disciplines within the team and also meet with my line manager on a regular basis.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy it and find myself learning new skills/knowledge through both work and the programme itself.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Financial analysis, communication skills, change management, risk management, information management
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is very well organised and usually aligns to what I am doing at work at the time.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My line manager supports me with all aspects of the programme and all management support and aid in ensuring I am meeting the programme requirements. Colleagues also help me a lot and I have found they are all willing to sit down with me and talk through aspects of the programme.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The training providers helps to steer me in the right direction and also guide me through any difficulties that may effect the course.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I find that I learn the knowledge required which then allows me to implement it at work which secures the knowledge or skill.
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 is a wide range of activities to get involved with, including all of those stated. I always believe that there is an activity for just about anything you can think of and if there isn't, work will support an individual setting one up.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The work atmosphere is great and very inviting. The support available is amazing and I have loved every day since joining the organisation.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mott MacDonald?
To think about what you want to achieve and to be honest about this during the process.
