Arup Reviews

Pros

Great place to work, there +20 years.

Cons

Being a large firm, sometimes it feels like execessive bureaucracy.

Pros

Great people with a fantastic attitude

Cons

none - it was a great place to work

Pros

Many genuine and some of the brightest and best early careers staff, burnt out by constant firefighting. Good bi-annual bonus approx equivalent to an additional monthly salary, takes the edge off toxic bosses every 6 months.

Cons

Senior managers punch down on grades 1-4, was threatened by senior engineer that they would ruin my career in Arup with their "powerful connections" (after months of screaming abuse from them over MSTeams when I first started in pandemic) when I pointed out their behaviour towards me was unacceptable. Had no one to complain to as line manager was their drinking buddy, i.e. if you're not an Arup lifer, you're in the wrong. If you didn't join as a grad, you'll be othered and consistently given generic work to churn through while a select few get more prestigious jobs. Arup trade on their reputation to low-ball salary offers 10-15% below market, with the promise of working on prestigious jobs that never materialise. They also use sustainability and environmental credentials to lure environmentally conscious engineers over other companies but still work with oil companies in exploration - the key wording in their statement is that they 'do not work on oil and gas Extraction', so are not a great deal different to rival consultancies once you scratch the surface - typical of the smoke and mirrors and empty promises around innovation and career progression. Promotions are based on the people who spend most of their evenings and weekends socialising with colleagues only - if you like evenings with your family or own friends be prepared to be seen as 'not a team player' for not dedicating enough time to Arup outside of work.

Pros

Amazing people, projects are always interesting, great office culture and you feel connected to the global firm

Cons

Don't pay great, slow progression

Pros

Invested in their employees, always promoting CPD and further education. Regular and varied options for travel, shifting disciplines and community engagement possibilities.

Cons

Base salary is less than competitors but benefits are on a par if not better

Pros

Wonderful Company and Worldwide Projects

Cons

No real cons that I can think

Pros

Progressive outlook on work and employees.

Cons

I have no cons to add

Pros

- Full of great professionals - Excellent company culture - Impactful projects

Cons

- Remuneration is competitive at the early career grades, but not so much for mid level professionals

Pros

Work atmosphere is v good. Great people working there.

Cons

Pay, not the greatest commensurate with experience. Useless Staff get same bonus and are not called out.

Pros

Very helpful and welcoming coworkers

Cons

Remote working due to covid pandemic so couldnt get full experience of working with the company