Pros
The culture is fantastic and people are very easy to get on with. As opposed to some of its peers, Arup lives its values and encourages every employee to put them into practice in their day-to-day work. Communication from top management is clear and flows very well down through the corporate structure. Compensation is in line with the sector and there is also a profit share scheme which allows for profit distribution amongst the employee base.
Cons
Career progression is slow when compared to other professions such as banking or management consulting. Absence of a shareholding base (company is owned by its own employees) prevents the company from making quick decisions and change strategy rapidly in order to adapt to modifications in the operating environment.