Arup Graduate

cherrytaz

Hi all,

Just got called to an interview for a graduate position with Arup (Highways section). Anyone have any experience of interview with them or any advice?

Cheers

Cherrytaz

Warchild aka Lupton_Pittman

Are you just showing off? Only the Elite of the best of the Elite of the Elite are chosen...as Ben Elton would say.

Gileadi

Much of an attitude problem Warchild?

Cherrytaz: I know somebody working in that section, I'll try get the skinny for ya, whens the interview?

cherrytaz

Cheers

Its Tuesday morning at 9..

CatFromHue

were there any points in the job advert that related to what you would be doing?

i.e. must have a good grasp of xyz

if so look over xyz

also if you have any projects or points on your c.v. look over those.

so if you say you have a good grasp of something be able to show it in the interview

best of luck

annfield1978

i was a graduate in Arup's Highway section, 10 yrs ago though

pretty relaxed interview at the time, have you been able to pick up relevant work experience during university? Definitly have a few question lined up.

Do you actually want to be in the highways group as many want to get into structures division in my experience

cherrytaz

Thanks for replies.

Well I worked in an engineering consultancy for a Summer and am about to complete a Masters in Transport with both of my dissertations having been based on transport projects (with my undergrad one been particularly relevant to this job)

Yes I want to work in the highways section (not into my structures).

I will conjure up a few questions and know my CV inside out.

Cheers

Warchild aka Lupton_Pittman

Gileadi wrote: »

Much of an attitude problem Warchild?

Jeez Louise, somebody got out of the wrong side of bed this morning...
Keep your panties on, sweetheart, it was just a joke. Everybody knows they're the Engineering equivalent of the SAS.

Frank Black

As with any job interview if you know a bit about the company and the kind of work they do it reflects well on the applicant. You will be asked the question “Do you know what type of work we do?”
With Arup Highways section there are three main types of work they do.
Employer Representative - Where the work directly for a Local Authority, produce preliminary designs and the Environmental Statement and then monitor the Contractor who is selected to carry out the construction. Two of the biggest examples that Arup were involved with in recent years was the M50 Widening contract (between Ballymount junction to n4 Lucan) and the M7/M8 in Laois.
D&B contracts – These are contracts where Arup are working for the Contractor and designing the scheme that is being built – recent examples are Longford Bypass (I think).
Consultancy work – Arup recently won the contract to update the design standard that govern road design – The Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) – this would be a good thing to mention at the interview.
Arup are also getting more involved in doing work abroad – they’ve no choice really as there’s no so much work in Ireland – they’ve recently sent a team of people to Toronto for 6 months and are involved in work in Eastern Europe tjough I’m not sure of the exact details.
Another point of interest is the decision to operationally merge Arup Ireland with Arup Group Worldwide – not sure exactly what that will mean but if you can demonstrate that you aware of stuff like this it will do no harm to your chances.
Best of luck with the interview.
Drop me a pm is you have any specific questions.

cherrytaz

black francis, thanks for that. That's exactly the sort of stuff I was looking for. Very helpful

godtabh

Warchild aka Lupton_Pittman banned for a week

annfield1978

they are also Employer's Rep for the N4 The Downs Grade Separated Junction which is currently at Tender Stage

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056158137

ddubs

Hey cherrytaz is it for a position in Ireland or the UK, if its the UK I've a bit of experience with their interviews and can pm

cherrytaz

ddubs wrote: »

Hey cherrytaz is it for a position in Ireland or the UK, if its the UK I've a bit of experience with their interviews and can pm

Hi there,

Its for Ireland but any advice would be great.

Cheers

ALOSAM

Hi all!

I also got an interview for a graduate position with Arup, but in Acoustics.

Cherrytaz,
Did you have the interview already? If so hope it went very well! Could you tell me about it?

ddubs,
My interview is for Arup in the UK...any advice would be appreciate!

Thanks!

Chuckfest

Hi people,

Just found out i have an interview on wednesday for a graduate position in the building services sector. Anybody in this area or had any dealings with Arup before? Any advice would be much appreciated too.

Thanks

forfcksake

I know i'm kinda hijacking the thread a little bit, but I was just wondering what is the best way to find out and hear about these graduate opportunities, is it through the college, grad ireland or other sites? Cheers

cherrytaz

Just thought I'd update the thread and I am delighted to say I got the job and start in September. A long hard slog but finally got a Civil Eng job in Ireland.

godtabh

Fair play

breadmonkey

Well done, that's a fantastic company to get in with. I have to say though, they are taking the piss with the salary (from what I know).

cherrytaz

Thanks guys

breadmonkey wrote: »

Well done, that's a fantastic company to get in with. I have to say though, they are taking the piss with the salary (from what I know).

Yes the salary is pretty dismal but as you say it's such a good company to get in with that i'm not too fussed about it. Just great to not have to emigrate come September

Gileadi

Well done lad

CatFromHue

fair play.

while it would be great to be on a high starting salary, as long as you are getting good experience and are learning alot that's more important. for your first job anyway.

in a few years with a bigger skill set you will be able to push for a bigger pay packet.

bit of a bogey

Hats off!! Well done!

Fappington08

cherrytaz wrote: »

Thanks guys



Yes the salary is pretty dismal but as you say it's such a good company to get in with that i'm not too fussed about it. Just great to not have to emigrate come September

What is the starting salary if you dont mind me asking? I worked my placement with them in the roads dept a couple of years back and i know at that time the grads were on about 28k.

clarkej5

Hi Cherrytaz,

I was one of the other interviewees!! Congrats to you anyway!!! I've been told I've been shortlisted for a position by the group in autumn, but only if the work materialises. Do you know if work for the group has increased at all?

breadmonkey

They have just recently joined the global Arup Group so I imagine they'll be able to pull in more international work.

annfield1978

yeah, they have got a bonus this year, as other markets are booming, particularily australia and asia, a portion of their roads department staff are working in canada on projects over there, which would be pretty sweet

clarkej5

That's fab news anyway. There is a glimmer of hope for my graduate position

cherrytaz

As above. I don't start for another few weeks but the majority of work seems to be design for projects abroad which sounds great. I've heard they have taken on another graduate in geotechnics but not sure how many were taken on in Highways. If things get busy i'm sure I'll be seeeing you down on Ringsend Road.

Brian CivilEng

Congrats cherrytaz, I used to work with Arup and they are a great bunch of people. You'll enjoy working with them. I'd go back in a second if it was possible.

clarkej5

cherrytaz,

you'll be happy to know when replying to me I was told only one person was offered a position with the highways group, so that must be yourself!!

FutureMovement

Hi All,

Sorry if i'm kinda hijacking the thread. Though I wanted enquire...

If anyone has applied for the technical traineeship scheme route. If, so how long has it taken before they got back to you in regards to having a possible interview (applied when the application opened last year 2010 - though I continually keep getting e-mails from them saying that my application under review, asking if I am still interested). Would they not let you know if you are unsuccesful? Are they still taking on technical traineeships this year? If anyone has - how is the interview structured? What does it entail - interview questions? tests? exercises?

I am quite keen to explore this route with Arup.

Thanks

er.ap

Hey guys,

I got interview call for Electrical Engineering - building services graduate position. Can anyone please guide me for the same; what shall I prepare ?

Regards
Alex

Ravn

Hi all,

Was wondering if anyone could offer some advice/tips for interviewing for a graduate building services position with ARUP in the UK? Have an interview with them lined up for next week. Thanks in advance.

er.ap

Hi

Share ur email id. I can drop u details. I recently attended it
Thanks

dalou

Hi!

I also have an interview coming for El. Eng - Building Services.. Anyone could share some info on the process (especially the technical design part) or general advice? Thanks!

cozzie55

Hey guys
Sorry to revive an old thread

How long did people have to wait last year for Arup to get back to them for interviews after the application deadline? its been 5 or 6 weeks now at this stage and still no word from them.

Also any ideas how many Structural Grads they took on last year?

Just want to know as I have started applying for a few jobs in England, but Arup would be my top choice and I'd try hold out on going to England for it if possible.

Dunphus

cozzie55 wrote: »

Hey guys
Sorry to revive an old thread

How long did people have to wait last year for Arup to get back to them for interviews after the application deadline? its been 5 or 6 weeks now at this stage and still no word from them.

Also any ideas how many Structural Grads they took on last year?

Just want to know as I have started applying for a few jobs in England, but Arup would be my top choice and I'd try hold out on going to England for it if possible.

It's still possible to apply so it will be a while yet I'd say. Interviews are around June each year I think

nevile

er.ap wrote: »

Hi

Share ur email id. I can drop u details. I recently attended it
Thanks

Hey Could you plz drop in the details. Got an interview for the same next week.

Thanx in advance

cozzie55

nevile wrote: »

Hey Could you plz drop in the details. Got an interview for the same next week.

Thanx in advance

hey neville
What position did you get an interview for? also is this for the recent grad programme advertised in the last couple of months? Just interested cause i applied aswell but still haven't heard anything yet.

nevile

cozzie55 wrote: »

hey neville
What position did you get an interview for? also is this for the recent grad programme advertised in the last couple of months? Just interested cause i applied aswell but still haven't heard anything yet.

I applied for Graduate electrical Engineer. And Yeah for the recently advertised post. When did you make the application?

cozzie55

nevile wrote: »

I applied for Graduate electrical Engineer. And Yeah for the recently advertised post. When did you make the application?

Well congrats on getting the interview, only the best get called for interview for arup
I applied for the structures and bridge department but no one has been called yet for them. Its good to know they must be getting around to doing interviews soon if you have been called

Xrox

Hey all,

Got called for Arup UK Electrical Engineering - Building Design for an interview/assessment at the end of the month (dates to be confirmed due to examtime table) and would appreciate any and all constructive advice anyone can give me. interview questions, what to read up on etc.

Feel free to PM if you'd perfer or post here

Thanks:D

nevile

Xrox wrote: »

Hey all,

Got called for Arup UK Electrical Engineering - Building Design for an interview/assessment at the end of the month (dates to be confirmed due to examtime table) and would appreciate any and all constructive advice anyone can give me. interview questions, what to read up on etc.

Feel free to PM if you'd perfer or post here

Thanks:D

Hey i was asked to send a response stating my availability this month. I did and they tld wud contact once dated have been decided. After that no reply.. Its been 2 weeks...

Xrox

Hey Nev,

They emailled me asking me over for may the 22nd to do the assessment/interview but i have a college exam that day so i sent them back my exam time table and they emailled me back saying thanks for confirming my interest and theyll be in contact to rearrage.

She did however state in the first email that they wanted to know my availability for may if i was unable to attend the 22nd.

Xrox

nevile wrote: »

Hey i was asked to send a response stating my availability this month. I did and they tld wud contact once dated have been decided. After that no reply.. Its been 2 weeks...

Have you had any further contact from them??

nevile

Xrox wrote: »

Have you had any further contact from them??

Even I had the same situation. I got a call asking me about my availability on May 22nd. I too had exams. I told her that i will be available from the first week of June. Told that she'd get in touch once an additional assessment date is fixed. I mailed her my timetable. After that no news till date!

Xrox

I thought since they wanted us over by the end of May it was for a start in june. Ha ha it'll turn out they have already filled the postions now or something. Unless its summer long recruitment and the job is for September/August.

engsmeng

Hey,

Ive just been called for interview on Thursday, but im embarrassed to say i had forgotten about my application in the large number of applications ive made as a soon to be grad.

Anybody have any tips on what they are looking for in the interview, and any basic information such as how long the grad program is, whats the salary like and were most grads are based?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Xrox

Thats all dependant on the ARUP department and which country have you applied for. I have applied for UK so salary will be different but let me know what one your going for and any info i have ill pass it on.