Civil Engineer Technician Apprentice Review

by Mott MacDonald

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

My role is an apprentice technician, this involves using CAD software's to design models with the required information about the building

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Yes, I have learnt how to use many new software's for building design, I have also learnt a lot about construction and how buildings are constructed and the elements they contain

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Thoroughly

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme has been very organised and set out from day one, an induction was given to give me starting guidance. If I am ever unsure what I need to be doing I can ask my mentor/ Line manager

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I receive the support I need from my employer, If I ever need any new softwares or hardwares I can request these through the system. If I am ever stuck I feel confident in talking to my manager

9/10

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

I get the support I need from my training officer. I can always email, phone him if I am ever stuck or confused and he will guide me in what I need to be doing . We have reviews every now and then to review my progress

9/10

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

What I am learning at college during my apprenticeship helps me massively. It helps to give sense to the building elements I am modelling and why things are in the places they are.

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

There are chats you can join which are focused to certain topics, e.g. DIY. There are also a sports and social committee which host events

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Mott Macdonald has been a great company, I have settled really quickly and really feel like part of the team. I have gotten to know colleagues and new skills during work

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

Be yourself in the interview When starting be respectful to staff Try your hardest in the application