Civil Engineering Technician Review

by Arup

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10

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

Assisting engineers by providing technical support to consulting engineersin different disciplines on projects. Use of 2D/3D CAD software, production of CAD drawings ensuring outputs meet standards.

9/10

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

2D/3D modeling using Microstation & OpenRoads, BIM

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Best way to learn.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Pretty good but can be streamlined better and tailored to specific disciplines.

7/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Very supportive and accommodating

10/10

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

Improved since changing provider to SCC

10/10

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

It could be more tailored to the actual job role.

7/10

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.)

quite a variety

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Arup to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good pay, diverse, supportive, invests in its members (we are Arupians not employees),

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

Be yourself, be open minded, have passion and be willing to learn.