Assistant Technician Review

by Arup

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

MEP Revit modeling, Electrical design calculations, creating mark ups and using engineering software.

10/10

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

I have learnt a huge amount during my time at arup there is a opportunity to learn everyday, building services apprenticeship from level 3 to level 6 has made me a knowledgeable technician and i will soon be an engineer.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it a lot, there is always room to learn and grow, there is always new opertunities and i am happy with the programme.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

it is very well organised and we have clear structure and plans for our career and apprenticeship.

10/10

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

i am very well supported by every member of the team and the wider arup family, everyone us happy to help.

10/10

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

i am well supported by my training provider we have regular reviews and she is easily contacted by email or teams. she makes herself available for calls when necessary and reviews my work promtley.

10/10

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

i think my degree is helping me get a deeper understanding of my daily tasks at work, for example we learnt how to size cables and protective devices at uni and we use a software at work to do this which is very cool.

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 many social events and sports teams to join for good team building exercises.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Arup to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

it was a great company with amazing projects, opportunities to learn and grow constantly. There are so many great people with a wide range of knowledge to share. It is a nice environment with lots of support availble.

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

Be enthusiastic, be willing to learn constantly, enjoy maths and science, be able to work with a team and be open to new opportunists.