Apprentice Structural Engineering Technician Review

by Arup

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.4/10

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

My role involves producing drawings for engineers and modelling structural features in CAD softwares.

10/10

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

I have learned many new skills since joining Arup including communication skills, professional behaviour and role-specific skills in CAD production.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy learning new skills in both work and college because it will help me later in my career. The skills I learned at the moment are laying the foundations for the future and I enjoy it.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

my programme is well structured with my training provider, college and workplace who are all in regular contact about my progress.

9/10

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

I receive all the support I need from my employer as my colleagues can help me with any issues I have.

10/10

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

my training provider is always there to be contacted if I have any queries but can be slightly unclear when setting out instructions and tasks.

8/10

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

I feel that my qualification at college is a very broad approach to civil engineering. only portions are related to my current job role but it is good to get exposure to all areas of civil engineering

8/10

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.)

At the moment, I have not been to any social events with work but there are ones planned for the future that I do plan to attend.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Arup to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

the workplace environment is comforting to new employees and help is always available whenever needed.

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

be enthusiastic and interested in Arup's projects. refer to the ethical values of the firm in application and interview processes