Student Engineer Review

by Arup

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Arup offers a company that feels like a small community, with everyone willing to help you settle in and assist you when needed.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • My colleagues were really welcoming and appreciated that I needed a little time to settle in and learn the ropes. They appreciated the new different skill set I brought to the team and valued my work.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My manager was always on had to give me new tasks and offer support for existing ones. Time was always taken to sit down and answer my questions etc.

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

    • I was always fairly busy balancing different tasks each day. It various from research, analysis and bid preparation.

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

    • I was given the responsibility for various tasks throughout the placement. It varied but predominatnely was compiling technical notes to back policy decisions etc.

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

    • The exeprience writing bids formulating documents to a professional standard will assist me greatly in my final year of study producing my research paper. Furthermore, it will allow me to settle quicker into a graduate job having had experience working in a consultancy environment.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really upbeat and a diverse split of backgrounds and ages. Very social.

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

    • Everything was set up when I got here, so I could get logged on and started right away. Hot-desking works great so that you can set up in any Arup office within seconds. It was really easy to extend my contract.

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

    • Arup inspired my final year research project and have offered to support me for the forthcoming year.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

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

    • In terms of consultancy in the UK it's the best you'll get if youre really passionate about doing things to the best of your ability even if it costs a little more.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good social scene. After work drinks on fridays and various sports teams.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Sheffield is relatively cheap for students and young professionals. Its an ever-expanding city with lots on offer.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Sheffield nightlife has a lot to offer. Pub and clubs as well as all whole host of amenitities (bowling, cinema, thatre's, food etc.)

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Working from other offices is encouraged if you require assistance from an expert in the field.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2017

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