Building Service Degree Apprentice Review

I have only been with Arup for a few months now and I have really enjoyed the work. My week usually includes project work and university work one day a week. I have also enjoyed working alongside other Arup employees and assisting them on project work. I am set a variety of tasks during the day. I am currently in my third semester of university and have completed the first two semesters earlier this year virtually. I also get help from my mentor at Arup who has assisted me in my studies and learning.

Before joining Arup I had no real knowledge of how to use Revit or Revizto, apart from using CAD during my engineering college course prior to joining Arup. Over the last few months, I have had the opportunity to use multiple different design computer packages, but I have specifically developed my skills and have enjoyed using and learning Revit and Revizto.

So far I have enjoyed the Arup apprenticeship program and meeting everyone virtually, I now feel part of the team. I am looking forward to meeting everyone in the office properly without social distancing.

I think my apprenticeship is well structured. I attend university on Wednesdays and complete project work during the rest of the weekdays. My workload was limited at the beginning but it is gradually increasing.

I study at university once a week and at the end of each lecture we have the opportunity to ask the lecturer any questions that we are unsure about. There have been times when I haven’t understood certain parts of university work and I have called the lecturer privately.

I have been given a mentor at Arup who has been assisting me with my university studies. During the semester I have calls with my mentor regularly, I have the opportunity to ask him any questions I didn’t understand during the lectures. I also have a buddy who I can ask any general questions.

I think I am unable to answer this question as I have only completed one module.

Yes, I have recently been attending the Arup football where 10 -15 Arup employees meet on a Thursday evening and play out our local football astro. We sometimes go for a drink after the game, as Covid restrictions lift I am sure there will be more social activities which I will participate in.

Yes

Yes, the training is structured, my colleagues are helpful and friendly. It is great being part of the team.

- Make sure you research Arup the apprenticeship prior to the interview. - Show that you are passionate about the opportunity. - Take samples of relevant college work into your interview. - Make sure you stand out and ask the relevant questions.