Failed to live up to expectations - Engineer Arup Employee Review

2.0
Apr 24, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Large scale projects, dynamic work colleagues, pretty decent salary and benefits.

Cons

Weak leadership, uncompetitive fees compared to other more established firms in the market place, promotions seem to be based on favouritism and length of time served at the company rather than actual ability. The HR department is one of the poorest that I have seen at any company.

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5.0
Apr 30, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Working at Arup was a great experience, surrounded by smart, motivated, and mission-driven peers.

Cons

This may have since improved, but at least previously, the America's region felt rather second-class compared to UK. Most/all senior leadership, even in the US, was British.

5.0
May 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Relaxed company culture and great benefits

Cons

Usually a lower pay scale for higher scaled projects

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