Intern Structural Engineer Review

by Mott MacDonald

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Was made to feel part of the structures team from day one of my placement. Gave me an invaluable experience into work as a structural engineer.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I felt like a well valued member of the team and the engineers always had the time of day for me.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Had a mentor that gave me support and guidance throughout my work placement. No problem was too little.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Engineers ensured i always had something to do to help me gain experience helping different engineers with a variety of different projects.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • A perfect balance was given to me during my placement. I felt as though i had a lot of responsibility which was amazing but also new i had the support and guidance required if there was any problems, therefore not too much responsibility.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I gained invaluable experience during my placement learning about an amazing company, the work they do, and most importantly helping me develop my skills as a professional engineer.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • A perfect balance between social and working environment.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • I was welcomed on the first day with my own desk and all equipment etc i would require and they had organised for me to work with different engineers. Very well organised.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I felt they helped me develop well and gave me some good training. They made me feel as though they wanted to invest in me and as i qualify from university i will have a good opportunity of getting a job with a tremedous company.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Hopefully will have the opportunity to work at motts when i qualify next year.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • All colleagues within the office tried to ensure there was a good social scene, with events outside work hours and social events on fridays such as pizza hut for dinner on a friday or a night out in the city centre and to restaurants.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Expensive to live and socialise in leeds city centre but also a good place to live and socialise.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Brilliant.

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • A lot of opportunities. I attended meals, drinks and was invited to events such as bike rides and five a side football.

    5/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2013


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