Industrial Placement Civil Engineer Review
at Mott MacDonald
Placement (10 Months+)
Civil Engineering
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
4.8/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
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.
Involved working using computer software to aid design, mostly AutoCAD, Excel, and STAAD. I would generally work through hand calculations, verify them using simulations and then complete drawings. Sometimes, as a placement student I would be given smaller menial/admin tasks.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
My responsibility level varied. At some points I was given entire projects to take the design lead on (which was obviously thoroughly checked). Other times I was given menial tasks, such as admin, or tasks others didn't want to do. This meant that some time I felt the work was very good, others not so much.
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?
I have developed my computer skills with various softwares that I had either none or limited experience of. I also developed my softer skills, such as communication, talking to clients and contractors. I developed my skills in using codes and standards, such as the eurocodes.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
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 support when I needed it during my placement. I was guided through difficult problems or tasks. I also feel that if I was to have personal issues, the company would be supportive.
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 and atmosphere was great. I made many friends and enjoyed going into the office.
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 very much enjoyed my placement. The only negatives were the periods where I wasn't given work and I was struggling to find things to do, and felt like I was straddling two teams, not really feeling like part of either.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
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
I would recommend joining one team and making an impact there. A big and focused presence will allow you to take on more work and projects, which will make your time at the company great.
