Transport Planning Review

by Arup

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.8/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I am a Transport Planning Apprentice, and I work on a variety of different things in my role. This ranges from doing spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel, to modelling on many different softwares and creating figures on InDesign.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have learnt many new skills since I have started as an apprentice. I have also developed on skills which I previously had. This includes my confidence, my independence skills as well as working as part of a team.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my experience as a Transport Planning Apprentice.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Arup?

I feel equal to everyone else within the firm.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is very organised from my perspective. They are working very hard to do this as it is the 1st time in my office that they have had a Transport Planning Apprentice.

10/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

I get a lot of support and I feel like I have someone to go to if needed.

10/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

The same as above, a lot of support is given to me.

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

It fits absolutely fine.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

In terms of work there are events that I can go to.

8/10

9. Would you recommend Arup to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They are a very incredible firm to work for who treat you as an adult as well as provide the support needed. They also offer a wide range of engineering professions.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Arup?

Be yourself and they will treat you as equal. They will make you feel welcome and won't put you under any pressure.