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Arup to cut 350 jobs in UK as Covid crisis bites

12-07-2020

UK construction group Arup has become the next firm to announce a redundancy programme because of the covid-19 pandemic with the engineer and consultant set to axe 350 staff from its UK arm.

The firm said the losses will account for around 5% of employees in its home market, reported the building.co.uk.

"Like many of our clients and partners, covid-19 has crystallised the need for a reshaping of our business to reflect anticipated forward workload, business size, shape and skillsets to meet the post-pandemic market," it reported.

The firm has worked on a host of high-profile schemes including the V&A museum in Dundee which opened nearly two years ago.

“As a result, Arup has taken the difficult decision to reshape the business, starting a consultation process that will affect up to 350 staff members in the UK. This decision has not been taken lightly. However, by taking action now, the firm will be far better prepared to navigate the challenges ahead, while maintaining Arup’s high standards in delivering quality projects.”

The majority of the cuts will come from within the UK although the UK is part of a wider business unit which includes India, the Middle East and Africa.