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FAQs
What is The Academy?
What training and development will I receive?
What are your entry requirements?
Does Mouchel employ graduates requiring work permits?
Does Mouchel offer industrial/summer internships?
What vacancies are available at which location?
Are there any vacancies overseas?
Can I make more than one application and can I re-apply if I’ve been rejected?
How long will it typically take to complete the online application form?
After I have made an application, how long will it be until I find out whether I have been short-listed?
What is the work culture? How many hours will I be expected to work?
Can you tell me about my likely career progression?
How long do Academy Affiliates stay with the organisation on average?
Can you tell me about the sort of work I’ll be doing on during my Academy Programme?
How many holidays will I get?
Does Mouchel offer relocation assistance?
What functions do we recruit graduates into?
When can I apply?
Where will interviews take place? And will my travel expenses be reimbursed?
If I am available can I start immediately?
What is The Academy?
The Academy is split into 3 entry streams, as follows:The Apprentice Academy Programme is designed especially for school leavers who either have Advanced GNVQs, BTecs, A-levels or AS Levels or equivalent in one of the following subjects: Maths, Sciences, Technical-related or Economics. The start date will be October 2008.The Technicians Academy Programme is made up of HND/C and foundation degrees or equivalent. The start date for Technicians is October 2008. This programme encompasses both Graduates and Masters levels joining the Programme in October 2008
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What training and development will I receive?
Training and development of our graduates is very important to us. Everyone who joins our Academy Programme has the same aim of becoming accredited with the most appropriate professional body. You will receive assistance in setting up your training agreements.A large proportion of the learning during the programme will be on-the-job with real hands on technical projects and responsibility. However alongside this experience we will help you make the transition from study to business with dedicated structured courses e.g. commercial and financial awareness and presentation skills. We hold Learning Forums to allow networking and to further enhance your skills and we also provide you with access to online learning programmes. At the end of your 18 month programme you will be able to attend a Development Centre, designed to highlight your strengths and areas for development. The output is an agreed development plan to maximise your potential for your future career at Mouchel.
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What are your entry requirements?
For Apprentices & Technicians we ask for a minimum of 200 UCAS points or equivalent and for Graduates and Masters level we generally ask for a minimum 2:2 degree in either Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering as well as Transport Planning, Quantity Surveying or Geotechnics or equivalent with a sound technical background.
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Does Mouchel employ graduates requiring work permits?
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified graduates and we will attempt to apply for a work permit on your behalf if you are not an EU citizen and we wish to employ you. However, bear in mind that the government rather than Mouchel makes decisions on such applications and we cannot guarantee success. Eventual employment with Mouchel in the UK, as with all companies, is dependent on a work permit. There are a small number of roles that have restrictions on who can be appointed, due to UK government security clearance requirements. It is the individual’s responsibility to obtain leave to remain or entry clearance once the work permit has been approved as per The Home Office’s recommendations. Please visit www.workingintheuk.gov.uk for more details.
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Does Mouchel offer industrial/summer internships?
We have a variety of paid summer and industrial internships which are advertised online. You will need to submit an online application in order to be considered for these positions, which are usually advertised from January onwards. Internships are available in nearly all our functions and can take place in most of our offices. Our preference is to offer internships to penultimate year students or students who will return to university or college or school after their experience with us. We advise that you apply as early as possible for summer internships to avoid disappointment. Summer internships in the UK business are for 2-3 months and industrial placements are 6 months to a year depending on the role and project. During your internship you will work on a real live project whilst gaining an insight into our overall business. You will be expected to make a real contribution to the day-to-day operations of your team. An internship is your opportunity to understand our company culture and our way of functioning. It is your opportunity to immerse yourself in a project and a profession and is your chance to see how you feel about Mouchel as a potential employer while you gain valuable professional experience.
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What vacancies are available at which location?
We have a range of locations across the UK which vary in the opportunities they offer. Please fill in your preferred locations when asked on the application form. The more flexible you are in location, the easier it will be to find a suitable role.
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Are there any vacancies overseas?
Most of our vacancies are based in the UK, although there are sometimes opportunities for you to work overseas on a particular project. The opportunities are performance-related and many of our graduates have taken these opportunities in the past. There may also be the opportunity to rotate projects within your business unit after 9 months.
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Can I make more than one application and can I re-apply if I’ve been rejected?
It is not recommended to make multiple applications as our system will recognise you. If you have gained more experience or skills since your last application, you are welcome to apply again one year later. However, if you do not feel that your profile will have changed significantly then we must advise you the result may be the same.
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How long will it typically take to complete the online application form?
Approximately 20 minutes - all applicants are given a login and password so you may re-visit particular sections.
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After I have made an application, how long will it be until I find out whether I have been short-listed?
You will typically find out in up to 7 working days. The main recruitment period starts in October each year. Our business specific interviews run from November through until the summer period with assessment centres running alongside.
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What is the work culture? How many hours will I be expected to work?
Your contractual hours will be 37.5 hours on-site and 40 hours off-site per week. Our work culture can be demanding – at peak times, you’ll be expected to pitch in with the rest of the team and work hard to get great results. However, there is always a supportive atmosphere and the results hard work creates get recognition.
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Can you tell me about my likely career progression?
We regard our Academy Affiliates as our future leaders of tomorrow and therefore we recruit them in order to fill our future senior management vacancies. As an example, one of our current Directors was a graduate trainee 22 years ago.Many options are open to you – including several listed below:
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Progress within your function in the UK Business - as far and as fast as your talent takes you.
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Cross-functional move - through interfacing with the rest of the business - you may be able to pursue a career within a different field.
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Move Internationally - recruits with particular flair and business talent - an International career is a possibility.
How long do Academy Affiliates stay with the organisation on average?
It varies a great deal. Most Academy Affiliates don’t leave until they have been with the company for around three years – that’s when they tend to review their career direction. Compared to the industry average, our retention of Academy Affiliates over the longer term is excellent.
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Can you tell me about the sort of work I’ll be doing during my Academy Programme?
Our engineering graduates undertake a range of roles: from hands-on, purely technical positions, to those that focus more on project management. Here you’ll use your technical knowledge to liaise with both clients and contractors and ensure the project gets delivered, on time and on-budget.Our non-engineering graduates will take on roles within management consultancy, project management or business support roles. These roles will suit those who are more commercially-minded who want to focus on the bigger picture and can excel when dealing with clients.
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How many holidays will I get?
You will be entitled to 24 days of holiday per annum. This will be paid on a pro rata basis for summer internships. You can buy up to 5 additional day’s holiday with Flexi-benefits.
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Does Mouchel offer relocation assistance?
We do not offer relocation assistance for graduates moving for the first time, although your line manager or HR contact will be happy to advise people informally finding houses or flats.
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What functions do we recruit graduates into?
In The Academy we recruit into 9 main business streams:
Highways
Property
Rail
Water
Management Consultancy
Energy
Land & Environment
Housing
Waste
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When can I apply?
Applications open on the 8th October 2007 for the 2008 Academy and remain open throughout the year. There is also a fast track application process where early applications made before easter 2008 will be fast-tracked through interviews and assessment centres with potential job offers before April 2008!
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Where will interviews take place? And will my travel expenses be reimbursed?
For The Academy, first round interviews will take place at regional offices. We will pay your travel expenses to come to a first round interview, although this is subject to a policy - all reasonable travel expenses (standard fare) will be reimbursed, please keep a copy of all your receipts and attach them to the expense claim form that will be attached to your interview confirmation.We will also reimburse your assessment centre travel costs and we will provide you with accommodation the night before an assessment centre if you live more than 4 hours away. Expenses are paid within 1 month.
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If I am available can I start immediately?
Yes. There are two scenarios. If you join the business but have not completed the entire selection process there will be 2 points in the year you can apply for The Academy (March and September).If you have been through the selection process and join at any point which is not a formal start date, you will be able to join Mouchel however will have wait to join The Academy with the rest of your Academy affiliates on The Academy Programme in October 2008 where you will be taken through your induction and development courses.
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