Industrial Placement Student Review
at Mott MacDonald
Placement (10 Months+)
Civil Engineering
Bristol
Review Submitted: May 2023
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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
3.5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I am an assistant engineer in the building-structures team in Bristol. I've done CAD drawing, financial calculations for project management, report-writing, structural analysis and design management.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given some level of responsibility but not too much. I was in charge of carrying out Earned Value Analysis for two projects and feeding that information back to the project manager. I was also put in charge of uploading our deliverables to the client's server for one of my projects, pushing them to a state where the client could view everything.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
3/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Yes! My communication and confidence have both seen a dramatic improvement. The more you reach out on placement, the more you get out of it, so the ownness is really on you to meet everyone. I have also learned software I didn't use at university, such as Autodesk AutoCAD, Navisworks and Robot, ProjectWise and even using Excel in more advanced ways for project management.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
3/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received a lot of support. From day one my line manager has been very accommodating. I also had a buddy for my first day in the office who gave me a tour and answered all of my queries. The office is a young one which made reaching out easier, especially at the start. And anyone I've had to ask for help has always been more than willing to answer my questions!
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture was really positive. As the office is generally very young and there are a lot of graduates, there's always things going on! People are often hanging out after work especially on Fridays, and there are formally arranged socials too - for example 5-a-side football every Monday night. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming and the best part of the experience.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed my placement a fair amount. It was really interesting to understand how the consulting industry works on the inside, and what does or does not carry over from university. It was exciting to work on real projects as opposed to hypothetical ones at university as well. I have enjoyed collaborating with a wide range of team members and taking advantage of the networking opportunities.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
3/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Mott MacDonald
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Mott MacDonald
Go for it! Believe you can make a difference and make the most of the opportunity. Make sure you meet all the application deadlines on time and that you have the skill of self-reflection and the ability to market your own skills. When it comes to the interview, be yourself, prepare and practise beforehand and you'll be good to go!
