Good for starting and learning. Too kind of an environment - Electrical Engineer Arup Employee Review

3.0
Mar 4, 2025
Recommend
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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
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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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