Good Company but in a Downswing - Acoustic Consultant Arup Employee Review

3.0
21 Jan 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Projects can be interesting, colleagues are typically great, good PTO policy.

Cons

Company has been struggling financially for the past couple years, multiple rounds of layoffs and many voluntary leavers. Generally paid lower than industry average at the moment.

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Arup Response
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The exciting projects are why I joined Arup, glad you found the same. Yes, like many firms we’ve faced really challenging conditions. But overall we’ve grown at a modest rate – particularly in areas including energy, water, technology, building retrofit and transport. And we’re in good shape for the future. - Ant

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5.0
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Pros

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

Cons

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3.0
19 June 2026
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Pros

great supervisor, lots of professional development opportunities

Cons

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