Rating

9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am involved with different levels of civil design for railway projects. I am responsible for creating CAD models and drawings on various projects which involves a lot of communication with others to get it right.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have developed my communication skills and my organisation skills whilst working at Arup. I am undertaking a civil engineering degree currently which teaches me new skills all the time.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • The programme can be challenging at times, but I am constantly learning and progressing.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I know exactly what is expected of me and how I should be progressing along with a timeline of my future progression.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • 6/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • 9/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • My degree helps me to become an engineer and start to take on more responsibility with my own designs and project programming.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
  • There are various sports teams and early careers socials that happen within Arup. Networking events are well communicated within the company.

    9/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Arup to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Arup gives you a great start to your career in engineering and helps you to develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Arup?
  • Research the company and what projects we have done previously. Make sure you are applying to the team that you think suits you best as there are a lot of teams to choose from.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Shirley, Solihull B90 8AE, UK

April 2023


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