Apprencitce rail civil engineer Review

by Arup

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

I am involved with different levels of civil design for railway projects. I am responsible for creating CAD models and drawings on various projects which involves a lot of communication with others to get it right.

8/10

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

I have developed my communication skills and my organisation skills whilst working at Arup. I am undertaking a civil engineering degree currently which teaches me new skills all the time.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme can be challenging at times, but I am constantly learning and progressing.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I know exactly what is expected of me and how I should be progressing along with a timeline of my future progression.

10/10

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

6/10

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

9/10

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

My degree helps me to become an engineer and start to take on more responsibility with my own designs and project programming.

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.)

There are various sports teams and early careers socials that happen within Arup. Networking events are well communicated within the company.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Arup to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Arup gives you a great start to your career in engineering and helps you to develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours.

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

Research the company and what projects we have done previously. Make sure you are applying to the team that you think suits you best as there are a lot of teams to choose from.