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      Arup

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      4.0

      76% would recommend to a friend

      (4,455 total reviews)

      Jerome Frost

      76% approve of CEO

      55% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Arup has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 4,455 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Arup employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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      4K reviews
      5.0
      Mar 4, 2025

      Awesome Place to Work

      Mechanical engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good work life balance, respectful of boundaries, options to work on projects of interest, many paths and teams

      Cons

      Monetary growth is a bit slow

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      Arup Response
      1y
      Thanks for the great review. I'm with you - I think we're awesome too. - Ant
      4.0
      Mar 4, 2025

      Fair

      Project manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      energetic work environment, employee own company, no politics

      Cons

      poor business, leader has no vision

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      Arup Response
      1y
      It sounds like you’re enjoying your work environment which is great. I hope our new leadership structure and strategy launch makes Arup’s vision a little clearer. - Ant
      3.0
      Mar 4, 2025

      Good for starting and learning. Too kind of an environment

      Electrical engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great for grads and apprentices Great for people with families in terms of attitudes to working from home and generally being flexible. There are good middle-managers who are hungry to do more and evolve teams, bringing about new work.

      Cons

      Too kind to a fault- lots of people do nothing and can comfortably hide in larger groups. A culture sometimes of not being honest enough with reprimands because of people being afraid to overstep a boundary. Too kind to a fault. Low Pay compared to building services consultancy competitors by average £10k-£15k. London office is good, well stocked and well made for working. Plus work is available too. But the regional offices are a different story form what i've heard. Alot of second chances. You would have to be pretty awful to get fire or even put on a PIP. Trying too hard to cater and please everyone. Work life balance at the moment not good: too much work, too many good technical engineers leaving over pay and too many inexperienced people left with middle management to pick up the pieces.

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      Arup Response
      1y
      Thank you for your detailed feedback. We appreciate your positive comments on our graduate/apprentice programs, flexibility, and the dedication of our middle managers. We also hear your concerns about accountability, compensation, and work-life balance. We strive to foster a supportive environment with clear expectations and regular feedback. Our compensation structures are continually reviewed to stay competitive in the engineering/consultancy sector, considering our unique ownership model. We recognise the challenges of maintaining work-life balance, especially during peak project periods, and remain committed to supporting our members' well-being through various initiatives and flexible working options. Your perspective is valuable as we work to make Arup a rewarding place for everyone. - The People Team
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