Industrial placement Student Review

by Mott MacDonald

Rating

4.5/5
  • Skills
    4.5
  • Responsibilities
    4.0
  • Support & Guidance
    5.0
  • Culture
    4.0
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
  • I am a working a civil engineer for the infrastructure team. I am involved in a spread of projects and mainly work as a modeller.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
  • The main skill I have developed is my understanding of modelling in Civil 3D as well as other software's for example GIS. I have also understood more about bidding and have helped research for bids for the company.


  • 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?
  • 4/5

  • Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
  • 5/5

    Responsibilities

  • 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
  • Yes, I have been given responsibility on a smaller scale projects which has helped with my organisational skills as I have had to communicate with multiple disciplines


  • Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
  • 4/5

    Support & Guidance

  • 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
  • I have had regular check ins with both my line managers on my goals and ensuring that I am feeling fulfilled with my placement. They have been extremely supportive in giving me opportunity to work in other disciplines as well so I get the full breath of knowledge.


  • How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
  • 5/5

    Culture

  • 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • I like the communal atmosphere of the company. I am in contact with people across the entire office and therefore have been able to stay updated on office wide opportunity. I also like how the company encourages the individual to ask questions and try an activity that is new to you.


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 3/5

  • How would you rate the social opportunities?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
  • 4/5

    Your Impressions

  • 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
  • I have thoroughly enjoyed my placement at the company. I have learnt a lot of technical skills as well as social and communication skills. It has helped me see in more depth the specific areas of the job that I would want to focus on which will be helpful for my IP GP in third and forth year.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 5/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Mott MacDonald
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Mott MacDonald
  • Be honest about your interest and be vocal if you feel you need a change, the company is very receptive making sure you get the best of your experience. Do not be intimidated about have less/no previous experience as they expect that from you and want to give you the opportunity to learn.


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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Civil Engineering

South West

May 2024


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