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Graduate Mechanical Engineer Review

at Arup

Graduate Job

Mechanical Engineering

Nottingham

Review Submitted: August 2026

Overall Rating

5 /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 the Role
5/5 - Experience & Company Culture
5/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Arup?

Fantastic - the team is great and so is the work culture

What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?

The core elements of mechanical such as modelling and schematic making.

To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?

5/5
I've been given a lot of responsiblity for the projects I work on with no micro-managing but still receive help and advice

How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?

5/5
Lots of benefits and also profit share

How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?

5/5
I'm learning a wide range of skill and roles within the job.

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
Very good - I'm given a wide range of tasks to get a good flavour of everything and also able to sink my teeth into the tasks

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?

5/5
Super supportive team with very good framework in place

How is your work-life balance?

5/5
Great - never asked to do overtime and if I do, it is either paid or reduces my hours another day

What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?

5/5
Everybody here takes pride in their work and are proud of the company they work for

How would you rate Arup initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?

5/5
Arup has many different groups and channels to give people a sense of belonging

How would you rate Arup CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?

5/5
Unbeaten in the industry

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Arup to a friend?

Yes

Why?

It's a great company to work for

How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?

5/5
Much better than expected

When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Arup?

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