Mixed Feelings. - Associate Engineer HDR Employee Review

2.0
Feb 25, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

The company has some of the best engineers in the UK and provides consulting services at an excelent standard. They are also involved in high profile jobs and state of the art buildings, which allow employees to get in touch with the latest and best technologies, solutions etc. The vast majority of colleagues are really nice and working with them is a pleasure (and I include here mid-managemen). If you want learn how things should be done, this company could be a good choice.

Cons

Operating with high profit margins leads to projects being understaffed on regular basis and staff being overworked. Management cannot care less. Promotions and salary increases can only be negotiated with the notice at hand. Otherwise, the typical annual salary increase barely covers inflation. Having witnessed a wave of redundancies (a while ago), I can only describe the whole process as Brutal and Disgusting. In the end, you are nothing more than a replaceable cog int he wheel, overworked on purpose, until you break or you give up.

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5.0
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Pros

Excellent structure and procedures in all areas of business

Cons

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5.0
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Pros

Great team and culture'. Lots of work-life balance and supportive managers. Great for all ages. Employee-owned and has an excellent community between local offices

Cons

Managers may depend on the team. Contractors may be difficult

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