Graduate Engineer Review
at Arup
Graduate Job
Engineering
Cardiff / Caerdydd
Review Submitted: August 2026
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
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Overview of the Role
4.8/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Arup?
Arup is a really great company to join as a graduate. The support you're provided, the projects you get the opportunity to work on, the people within the team, and the benefits provided, are all amazing.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
As a graduate engineer within Arup's QMS structure, the main responsibilities are to work as a project engineer or supporting project engineer's on a variety of different projects. This involves a range of quantitative and qualitative work. To provide an example, one of my favourite responsibilities is working closely with architects to design new-builds in the early stages of a project to meet the architectural ambition whilst maintaining compliance with national codes.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
There is a learning curve to understanding how much work you can manage whilst delivering high-quality work week-by-week without burning out. The longer you work, the easier this becomes as you learn your abilities and knowledge develops.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
How would you rate Arup initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate Arup CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Arup to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great project opportunities, lovely team, and great benefits package
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
Better than anticipated
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Arup?
Embody Arup's core values and be yourself.
