Building Services Engineering Technician Apprentice Review

by Arup

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

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

On a day to day basis I will work with several technical software's, these include auto-desk revit 16-18, blue-beam, CAD and Navisworks. I can help set up projects to modelling to resolving clashes and speaking with engineers of different disciplines for coordination or new routes or resolutions. I can also sometimes assist engineers with calculations and help them with the software's I've mentioned above.

8/10

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

I have learnt an extensive amount of new skills from this job. Never before have I been exposed to so many different and complex software's and the engineering environment in general, I can now say i am fairly confident in a lot of the technical software we use.;

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy what I do very much and actually enjoy coming into work, which I know some people can't say.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by Arup?

Since I have been here about 7 months, I am still new. However I am valued by Arup and my technician team especially.

7/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is fairly organised and works well.

7/10

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

My Training provider is a separate company outside of Arup. They give the apprentices a fair amount of support.

7/10

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

Arup give me a very big amount of support and want the best for your own development within their company.

9/10

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

My salary is very good, especially for my age. There is a great competitive amount and is generous.

9/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes there are quite a few, however this is limited due to my level of experience. These opportunities grow as I continue to learn and rise in the company.

7/10

9. Would you recommend Arup to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because the opportunity and the experience is limitless.

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

Be prepared for a level of professionalism because it will be rewarded and recognised. You will be appreciated by Arup.