Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice Review

Day to day I work across different clean water projects, mainly borehole projects. I do CAD drawings and once a week do water monitoring at one of the sites. A lot of what I do includes working with project leads to get the design drawn and therefore can often be calling lots of people during the week to discuss designs, which is helping with working from home in isolation a lot at the minute.

I have learnt how to use different software including CAD, Civils3D and Revit. I also have improved my use of other software like Word and Excel. One main skill has been my presentation/communication skills; whether it is through email, meetings or even drawings, I have improved on how to express my ideas, relay information and communicate with my team, clients and other people in the company.

On the whole, I have been enjoying my programme since starting in 2019. Not only is the work interesting, but there is so much opportunity to learn and grow.

Mott MacDonald have been very supportive and well structured when it comes to my apprenticeship and learning needs. As I am on a training agreement, I have quarterly reviews with my designated engineer as well as regular less formal check ups through out the year. I have fortnightly catch ups with my line manager to discuss and identify any learning needs or just a general catch up.

I feel I have a great deal of support, not only from my employer but the whole company. It is a very welcoming community, who are always checking up on and supporting each other. I have regular catch ups with my team and line manager one to ones to ensure I am on track and happy with what I am doing.

The support from my training provider is good. The course leader is always there to help with any queries or issues. The skills coach also has quarterly reviews to check I am on track in terms of both my qualifications and my apprenticeship/work life.

I have been able to identify areas in which I could use my qualification in my future job role as I develop further in the role and move away from BIM work.

Difficult during COVID, however there have been online bingo and pup quizzes, coffee breaks etc to attend to give us a break from work and socialise. MM also have a lot of knowledge sharing sessions.

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I have had a great experience so far and there is so much to learn here, it is a really hands on company. A great place to get both design and construction experience. The support has been outstanding here, I have felt in safe hands. They give you independency in your role whilst supporting you which I have found really helpful.

Ask questions, don't be shy, no question is a silly question. Everyone here at Mott MacDonald are really helpful and want to answer questions and share their knowledge and experiences.