Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Review
at Mott MacDonald
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Surveying
Birmingham
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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
As a quantity surveyor at Mott MacDonald there are various different tasks I can get involved with based on the different teams you can be allocated to. So far I've been allocated to the buildings team and estimating team.
My tasks so far have been:
- Completing computational and maths checks.
- Helping to create BOQ's.
- Creating estimates.
- Liaising with contractors.
- Reviewing and sending off payment certificates.
- Along with other tasks...
My tasks so far have been:
- Completing computational and maths checks.
- Helping to create BOQ's.
- Creating estimates.
- Liaising with contractors.
- Reviewing and sending off payment certificates.
- Along with other tasks...
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the apprenticeship very much. It has given me valuable insight into many different ways of approaching problems. It has given me the ability to learn as I earn and enjoy myself while doing so with the multitude of opportunities provided through various social events and networking opportunities as well as being given tasks of varying difficulty which tests my intellect, allowing everyday to be different and ever challenging.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed and refined many new skills, both technical and interpersonal skills. Some of those are:
- The ability to use software such as Excel and COST X.
- Sending out professional emails and messages.
- The ability to liaise with other stakeholders. (Improving communication)
- Work efficiently as a team and independently.
- The ability to use software such as Excel and COST X.
- Sending out professional emails and messages.
- The ability to liaise with other stakeholders. (Improving communication)
- Work efficiently as a team and independently.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
My programme is well structured with me being clear on my work-related responsibilities and my educational requirements. I'm supported by my line manager and other work colleagues to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer supports me in every realm. They offer support with health, on the job learning, studies, extracurricular activities, completing my chartership and any other requirements I may have. I've been supported with anything I have asked of them and things I may not have known I may have needed. Overall I feel very valued and supported.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My training provider offers much support. They record seminars so they can be rewatched later or if they've been missed. I have a performance review every 12 weeks which helps to confirm I'm on the right track and gives me the opportunity to ask any questions I may have.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My qualification greatly supports my role. It gives me perspective on what I'm doing day to day and allows me to zoom out of my tasks and see how my tasks affect the wider project.
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
My employer hosts many extra-curricular activities every month, including networking events, sports activities as well as socials. They also host webinars that allow me to learn more about other roles and how we interact as well as upcoming projects that I may not be involved in.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Mott Macdonald is an international company which has many friendly employees and is geared towards supporting their employees in every way. They support their employees in their professional development as well as their personal development. There is always someone to support you. The company is well structured and it is a company that makes you feel welcome and promotes you to excel and feel energised. Mott's values are clearly seen through their employees and how they treat them. I feel valued and pushed to constantly excel and challenge myself through the various opportunities I'm offered.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mott MacDonald?
Be yourself and be authentic. Here at Mott Macdonald it is important to be yourself and contribute your ideas. No idea or question is a silly one. Always try to better yourself and continue to learn. Be confident and respectful, and never be ashamed to ask questions. Everyone is friendly and open to help. And lastly take every opportunity that arises, and here at Mott Macdonald you will be given many.
