Industrial Placement Student in Environmental Sustainability Services Review
by Mott MacDonald
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Responsibilities
5.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
5.0
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Your Impressions
5.0
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Mott MacDonald
- 7. Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Mott MacDonald
Overview
Working within Environmental Sustainability Services includes operating in a generalist role, liaising between technical specialists of varied disciplines to assess, mitigate and maximise the environment in major infrastructure projects.
Skills
New skills learnt / developed have included: GIS skills Report writing Communications Presentation skills Site visit plans Survey methodology Organisational skills Networking
Responsibilities
Responsibilities included: Organising and scheduling meetings Leading and accompanying site visits Producing reports Producing GIS maps Travelling for work and networking
Support & Guidance
I had an attentive line manager, and great team support from my placement division, and the various other divisions I worked alongside in aid of my ESS work. I had quarterly reviews, and fortnightly check-ins to ensure I was happy with my progress and could ask any relevant questions.
Culture
Company culture was very vibrant, with a buzz in each office I attended. There were lots of team socials, in various locations across the country to builder stronger connections between offices and put a face to the names you talk to every day!
Your Impressions
My placement has really developed my corporate skills, putting into practice my University studies, providing a purpose and motivation to align my final year modules / dissertation to.
Yes
The structure of Mott MacDonald can be quite confusing from the job descriptions / online websites, so don't be afraid to ask questions in the interviews and application process about this! Will only show you are keen to learn more, and truly understand the role.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Environmental Science, Surveying, Management Consulting
South West
May 2023
