Toxic Work Culture, Promotion linked to favouritism rather than ability or impact - Associate Arup Employee Review

1.0
Nov 5, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Nice offices, interesting projects. some very knowledgeable staff.

Cons

Toxic work culture, micromanagement, unsupportive return to work following maternity leave. Work winning is left to Associates and Associate Directors, whilst Directors do very little but try to micromanage your projects.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Jun 19, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

great supervisor, lots of professional development opportunities

Cons

insane workload and expect you to be available for work 24/7. some teams are drowning and others have no resourcing. layoffs happen completely randomly and they lay off people who are 100 percent billable. profit share is bs and you get nothing as a junior member

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