Industrial Trainee - Infrastructure Review

by Arup

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I extremely enjoyed my placement with Arup. It provided me with a platform where I could freely express my engineering skills on a day-to-day basis.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Right from the first day I felt like a valued member of the engineering team.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Arup supported me with various training schemes as well mentorship from a graduate 'buddy' and senior engineer. Also the open door policy provided a comfortable working environment where I was able to interact and ask any questions where I was not certain.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Our team had a resource schedule and a resource leader who ensured you were busy and making the most of your placement.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • My level of responsibility increased through the course of the placement - going from supporting senior engineers to leading on a design process.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills I have developed have massively helped me in my degree as I have been able to choose a final year dissertation topic and build on my engineering skills

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The general atmosphere was conducive for working

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was well organised as I was always kept busy with interesting projects.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was provided with an ICE accredited mentor who mentored me to achieve some ICE development objectives.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Arup has a magnificent graduate programme which I would like to be a part of.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • It was a very good social scene ranging from weekly 5 a side football, christmas and summer parties to monthly payday drinks.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It was moderately high as you would expect with living in a big city.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There is a good selection of pubs and night clubs in Manchester

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, we had weekly 5 a side football.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Civil Engineering

North West

August 2016

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