Assistant Technician Review

by Arup

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7/10

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

I currently assist the highways team primarily based in the Newcastle office. My day to day tasks consists of mark ups on CAD, drawing set ups and a small bit of document control on larger projects. I work mostly on AutoCAD however I am expanding my skills and intend to work more on Civil3D in the next year.

9/10

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

Since working at Arup I have developed my existing AutoCAD skills, my communication skills and enhanced my problem solving abilities.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Arup is a great place to work however my experience with Leeds Beckett University hasn't exactly been positive. I understand that covid-19 has disrupted a few things however the way the University have managed the course is not acceptable. However, with this in mind Arup have contacted the university on my behalf and complained.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is structured well however there is a clear lack of communication from the universities point. In result this has left me a bit unclear about the direction of the course.

7/10

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

I receive a fair bit of support in the form of 3 study leave days a year and they allow me 1 day a week to attend my university course. My team are very helpful if i need to ask them any engineering theory questions.

8/10

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

zero

2/10

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

I am yet to see any correlation / learn anything new that may help me during my day to day workload

3/10

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.)

Arup are amazing for this and there is always something to get involved with.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Arup to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

they value their employees and invest a great lot into you. They are also the best in their sector and really push us to achieve our full potential.

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

Be open minded and get involved in as much as possible.