If you have no ambition, this is the place for you - Geophysicist Viridien Employee Review

2.0
Sep 3, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Fairly good social scene in Crawley office, good work/life balance. The experience I had was that it didn't really matter whether you tried hard or not, your promotions are pretty much decided purely on how much time you've spent at the company and not whether you are any good at the job or not. (2 years for Project, 4/5 years for Senior). This is good if you just want a steady job where you can breeze through each day.

Cons

Senior management for group I was in was absolutely abysmal (too busy managing upwards), no career prospects whatsoever. In all honesty, I could have put in half as much effort as I did and would still have achieved the same career path. There is a lack of openness from the highest level downwards which often leads to a rampant rumour mill.

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5.0
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Pros

Mostly caring people, free lunch, and good benefits.

Cons

The hierarchy and growth path are not that exciting for engineers.

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Viridien Response
2w
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you have had a positive experience with your colleagues and have enjoyed the benefits available to our employees. We wish you continued success at Viridien.
4.0
May 13, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Viridien is a great company to work for, with a positive and professional working environment. The company has a strong international footprint, a diverse mix of nationalities and backgrounds, and a good balance of technical depth and business ambition. Colleagues are friendly, collaborative, and highly capable, and the leadership team is generally accessible and open to discussion. The work can be challenging and intellectually interesting, especially for people who enjoy technical, global, and client-facing environments.

Cons

Career progression could be much clearer and more structured. Promotion paths, development plans, and expectations for advancement are not always easy to understand, which creates uncertainty for employees who want to grow within the company. Salaries are also slightly below market average in some areas, and compensation should remain competitive to retain strong talent. Like many global technical companies, priorities can also shift quickly, so clearer communication and consistency would help.

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Viridien Response
2w
Thank you for your constructive feedback. Insights like yours help us continue to improve, and we're pleased to have you as part of the Viridien team.
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