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Arup

Facade Engineer Review

at Arup

Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering, Architecture, Civil Engineering

LONDON

Review Submitted: July 2025

Overall Rating

4.8 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
4.8/5 - Skills Development
4.5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
4.5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
On a weekly basis you are meant to be working on your assigned task. These tasks are a great way to enhance your learning, as they require using the resources available to achieve the desired task.
you will have various opportunities to take part on the local teams m in office to learn about the various on going projects. These are a great way to learn how very unprecedented projects are carried on. The research that goes into each phase of the project and any case studied that are carried out.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I would say the level of responsibility overall depends on how quickly you are able to learn. I think overall I was assigned just enough to challenge myself but also accomplish
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have not only enhanced my knowledge on building structure but also enhanced my knowledge of building facades. I have also utilised a software that i didn't have the strongest skills in: Rhino. I have also been able to develop my research 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?
5/5
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
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I was provided with guidance whenever I needed it. There are various means available through which one can learn.
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?
Everyone is very friendly, willing to help if the time allows.
Overall its a great atmosphere, collaborative and engaging
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I think this was an excellent opportunity that I also enjoyed quiet a lot.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Arup
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Arup to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Arup
Its a great opportunity that I would highly recommended to anyone looking to learn about the industry they are stepping into.
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