Project Controls Apprentice Review
at Arup
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
London
Review Submitted: April 2023
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Risk management, cost management, project management, document controls, implementation of control principles.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Very much enjoy and recommend as there’s a wide range of opportunities available.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Softwares such as P6 and MSP, collaboration and communication.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Placements are 9 months long, however there is flexibility to be on more than one placement depending on the time you spend on each project.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Full support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
LMC have triangle meetings with your tutor and manager.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The correlation between work and university is evident from the start.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Netball club, and other networking opportunities are available through the apprenticeship.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Arup to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Flexibility in the scheme.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Arup?
Prior to applying, I attended a work experience week which allowed me to gain a better insight into the role.
