What did you study and where?

I took my bachelor’s degree in Environmental Geography at Cardiff University in Wales and received my master’s degree in Risk at Durham University in England.

Why did you choose the Arup graduate programme?

I see this opportunity as a way to explore, learn and grow as a professional. The Arup graduate programme provides many unique and invaluable opportunities for fresh graduates to explore our capabilities through working on various projects and to learn through meeting colleagues around the globe.

What do you get up to in your day-to-day role?

I am mainly responsible for conducting threat and vulnerability risk assessments and site due diligence. These assessments will then be used for site selection by different disciplines in the subsequent design stages. From time to time, I participate in internal training courses and workshops to enrich my knowledge about different innovative risk management approaches and solutions.

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The Arup graduate programme provides many unique and invaluable opportunities for fresh graduates to explore our capabilities through working on various projects and to learn through meeting colleagues around the globe. ”

What has been your most enjoyable moment/project so far?

I enjoy collaborating with different disciplines on a project. This allows me to create a comprehensive solution for our clients while gaining a wide variety of knowledge. I am so thankful that I have been exposed to projects in different market sectors, and each project has given me the chances to learn something new.

What are your future aspirations?

I’m eager to cultivate my skills and earn unparalleled experience in the consultancy field. I aspire to be exposed to a broad set of skills that will enable me to provide more efficient solutions and help companies move forward strategically. I also hope to be part of a highly collaborative environment that will continuously develop me as a professional and person.

What have your learned here that you will carry with your career?

I have learnt to consider each project as a learning experience instead of simply a success or failure. In each project, I have tried my best to present quality work and each experience has made me better in what I do to move forward.

How would you describe working at Arup in three words?

Collaborative, supportive, and innovative.