I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Arup (Birmingham, England) in Dec 2015
Interview
Straight forward written exercise on the PM process, followed by a discussion with 2 interviewers. As interviews go I found it to be quite relaxed and friendly and not nerve-wracking in any way. With hindsight there were some areas such as health & safety i could have given more information. Ultimately I was unsuccessful but it wasn't a negative experience and good practice for future interviews.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
All the usual questions you would expect plus I was asked to describe the project management process from start to finish.
I applied online. I interviewed at Arup (Leeds, England) in Mar 2025
Interview
Assessment day was engaging and challenging, what I had expected to get into such a big company. The only thing that I have taken a dislike towards ARUP is their recruitment process. This is the second time I have been offered an interview, both times I have had to wait 6-8 months in the dark. After the interview I only found out I was unsuccessful 3 months later as I was starting a completely new job.
The interview process was easy. The assessment centre has different sections and are time based. So we need not worry about giving the wrong answer, but they assess our thinking process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain about a situation where you had to prioritise tasks.
1st Stage: Online Situational Tests
2nd Stage: Group Assessment conducted by Microsoft Teams
3rd Stage: Interview
Includes online tours of the office and briefings. Took place over the course of two days. The staff were very helpful.
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Question 1
'Why is it important that ARUP has accredited project managers?