Assistant Engineer Review

by Arup

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Carrying out design, calculations, producing mark ups for technicians, CAD work

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • New skills; following BS/EC, all CAD programs, design with CAD programs such as Open Roads/Civil 3D etc

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Enjoy every day

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Well organised despite arup being relatively new to the degree apprenticeship program

    9/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • a great deal of support

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

    • University is now training provider and helps a great deal - regular catch ups etc

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • gives me a background understanding and ability to carry out tasks I wouldnt have understood if not for my training

    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.)

    • These are available , however I already participate in a number of extra-curricular activities outside of work and often don't have time

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Arup to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Good company, looks after you, help whenever needed

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

    • put in an honest applications showing what you can add to the team, show your personality

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Graphic Design, Engineering

Manchester

May 2020

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