Fire Engineer Review
at Arup
Internship (1 Month+)
Mechanical Engineering
Glasgow
Review Submitted: September 2024
Overall Rating
4.2 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4.3/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Support and Guidance
4/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
As a fire engineering, the role ranges from preparing fire strategies to inspection and assessment of fire safety management and protection measures in existing buildings
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, while I was given practice tasks to get familiar with the role, I was also given the opportunity to work on projects that were happening in real time. I saw my work being used within the project and given to clients. I have been responsible for mark-ups and research for various different projects.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have learnt a lot from this experience as I did not know much about fire engineering before this role. I have learnt about the regulations that are followed in the UK regarding fire safety. I have also learnt more technical knowledge, including CFD modelling. I have also greatly improved my report writing skills.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received a lot of guidance. Everyone in the team was always willing to help and always took the time to address any questions I had. As soon as I was done with a task, team members would take the time to make sure I had something else to work on.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture was one of the parts I really enjoyed, especially regarding my team. I found the environment quite relaxed and positive, which provided me with a great placement experience. There were quite a lot of different opportunities during my time here
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really did enjoy my first placement experience. I think this company was a great choice, it introduced me to the post-study world without it being overwhelming or negative. I was able to have a fulfilling experience during my time here, both through what I learnt and the people I met.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Arup
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Arup to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Arup
The ARUP application process was quite different to some other places, perhaps demanding a bit more from the very start. This was actually better for me in the long-term because it made me really think through my application rather than submit something without considering it too much. I felt valued because of my genuine interest in the role.
