Placement Review at Mott MacDonald

The Role

Role Description

Complete drawings for structural elements and plans using AutoCAD. Complete drawing checks. Complete numerous calculations using standard codes.

1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Very good placement, as I am allways busy and never waiting for work.

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Very friendly colleagues, everyone willing to help and make the experience much more enjoyable.

3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

A review meeting every 3 months allows me to keep up to date with targets and to ensure I am comfortable with current job and.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Constant demand for work, which is great as it allows me to enhance time keeping skills. Sometimes, I am expected to work outside working hours, but this is allways acknowldged.

5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I get treated almost like graduate engineering, my colleagues also realise that i'm also in university and have no arguements about university work being my priority. I have been given a project to draw and design which took me approximately 5 months.

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The work I've completed with my company has been beneficial with my degree as I can ask colleagues for help on coursework. As for training, a course was completed as soon as i arrived at the company which is compulsary for all new employees. This course shows what to expect on a construction site. This will be of help to me everytime I enter a construction site. I have attended many other training courses, such as first aid, Construction Design and Management: Duties of a designer, and Practice for working on motorways and trunk roads.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Everyone is busy so it can be quiet some days. But everyone says hello and are not afraid to have a joke!! This makes it a much easier place to work.

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My course administrator organised everything and I was having interviews as soon as possible. I have review meetings ever year to see how well it's going. Any problems are discussed in this meeting and normally resolved.

9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

In my review meetings with work, I was told to attend as many training courses as possible. Therefore, my company are willing to pay for all the courses I attend. They also pay for any educational visits I have to attend with university.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• Sports and Social Club
• Financial Bonus
• Company Parties/Events

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Everyone seems happy with the work I have produced for them. I have another 2.5 years remaining on my course, so if I continue completing work to the correct standard and on time then I believe I have a good chance. I was told in my interview that my company would not invest all this money on me and then let me go at the end of my 5 years period. I believe this means they use my course to develop engineers for future employment.

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Every year, offices from around the UK attend an annual company sports day. There are also weekly football and touch rugby meetings which is great fun. A night out in cardiff is a regualar, with the company paying for the first drink. Depending on what the employees want to use the sports and social money for. An annual christmas party is also held.

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

I don't live in Cardiff, but the prices seem to be the same as anywhere else.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It is very good as there are plenty of places to go and they are quite close to each other.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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