Civil Engineering Apprentice Review
at Arup
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Manchester
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
4.6/5
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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
In my role I am mainly a BIM modeller, this involves taking markups from engineers and producing models and drawings from these. I also have contributed to some engineering tasks and produced some detailed background models which have been used as a background in drawings produced and created surfaces from topographical survey information.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy it very much! Every day is slightly different and varied in what I do.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes - I have learnt lots of new skills such as Autodesk and Microstation software which I had never used before. It has also helped me to develop my communication and confidence and become a more well rounded individual.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very Well Structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
As much as I need
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive as much support as I want and have a meeting every 6 weeks to look at progress.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Yes, sometimes. What I do with the training provider is not always linked but can be sometimes.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes, there are loads of opportunities to get involved in from badminton afterwork to networking with directors and office 'lunch and learn' sessions. There is a designated social team which coordinate seasonal activities in the offices.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Arup to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Arup is a great company to work for, they look after their employees well and support when needed.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Arup?
Think about how your values align with Arup's, research the company and projects we have done.
