Level 6 Apprentice Project Manager Review

by Arup

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.6/10

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

Shadowing project managers and given tasks that relate to managing a project. Talking to clients and stakeholders both internally and externally. Working on projects in energy, commercial management and construction too.

7/10

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

I've developed public speaking skills and expanded my communications with a range of people. I've also learnt a lot more technical knowledge which I did not have or know when I started before.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really like the structure of the programme. It gives a lot of scope to explore a variety of different things and that was something I didn't expect. But it does vary in terms of the projects you get put on.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It does have a structure and is relatively well organised however, it does depend on individuals for the experience to be as good as it can be.

6/10

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

A lot of support, there are so many different avenues and places for me to get support from. If there isn't something, they try their best to make it happen or find places where that support can come from.

6/10

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

It varies. It's not as much as I receive at work but there is help available if you look for it.

4/10

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

Whatever I learn at uni, I immediately can apply to the job when I am back, it's a great to know what I'm learning is actually applicable to the day to day and not just done for the sake of doing it.

6/10

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.)

Yes, there are quite a few networking events I've been able to go to and be involved with. We also have an EDI group in my department which I am active in as well as a Arup Muslim Network which I've been involved with the core team. There are also socials and events that take place from time to time which people can be involved with too.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Arup to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It's a good place to start out a career and you have such a wide array of opportunities to be involved with and skills to develop.

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

Definitely be confident in your abilities and use any experience you have. Especially if you're joining straight from Sixth Form/College, you need to show case what you have done outside of your studies as apprenticeships do care more about what skills you can transfer rather that knowledge because that is something that is taught.