Project Controls Apprentice Review

by Arup

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Risk management, cost management, project management, document controls, implementation of control principles.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Softwares such as P6 and MSP, collaboration and communication.

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Very much enjoy and recommend as there’s a wide range of opportunities available.

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Placements are 9 months long, however there is flexibility to be on more than one placement depending on the time you spend on each project.

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Full support.

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • LMC have triangle meetings with your tutor and manager.

    5/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • The correlation between work and university is evident from the start.

    9/10
  • 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.)

    • Netball club, and other networking opportunities are available through the apprenticeship.

    9/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Arup to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Flexibility in the scheme.

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

    • Prior to applying, I attended a work experience week which allowed me to gain a better insight into the role.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Construction

London

April 2023

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