MEP Apprentice Review

by Arup

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.7/10

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

I work in the MEP department here in Arup. As an apprentice I work with different people, I work in different areas of MEP helping with any and all things. I get the chance to learn as I work and learn skills, skills that without working with different people I wouldn’t have learnt.

7/10

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

Yes I have fortnightly training that helps me learn new things and links In with what I am currently learning in college.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I'm really enjoying the work I am being given and the different people I'm working with all have there own ways of completing tasks which is a great way to learn. there are also a load of great opportunities to go out with your team on socials.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by Arup?

You get the chance to work with all levels from manager to grad. they all treat you really well, and if your stuck they will sit down and go through the work with you. you have great support from everyone.

7/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The program is well structured and have out own trainers and buddies that we can talk to if we are ever stuck.

7/10

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

My college curse is good and there is a lot of help available.

6/10

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

We have a lot of help, like I said above we have a trainer that we can sit down with at any time to run through the work we have been set

9/10

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

I have a great salary and an amazing package

9/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

there are a lot of socials that you can attend. they usually have one twice a month and there is the opportunity to go out with your team and celebrate if you job has finished.

8/10

9. Would you recommend Arup to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

there are so many opportunities to try different things. Everyone if friendly and always happy to help.

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

be yourself, they look for personality and weather you would be a good fit for there team.