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civil engineer apprentice Review

at Mott MacDonald

Degree Apprenticeship

Civil Engineering

Bristol

Review Submitted: April 2026

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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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 am involved in leading my own sub discipline deliverables for the biggest highways projects in the uk - Done via meetings where design decisions were made and then represent that in CAD.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5
I love it - Its straightforward and there are support structures around me constantly to support me

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5
Developed a large range of design and CAD skills - Report writing and confidence to make design decisions myself

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5
Very well - Its all laid out for me

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5
As much as I want

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5
I have great lecturers and a great mentor at UNI

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

5/5
It all translates to me working towards my IENG qualification

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
Yes lets of sports and socials activities throughout the whole year including weekend trips to different cities for sports day paid for by the company

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Whatever you put into the company you get back out 10 fold

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mott MacDonald?

Its not about what you already know its about the attitude towards learning things
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