Populous reviews

3.6

70% would recommend to a friend

(185 total reviews)
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Bruce Miller

71% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Populous has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 185 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Populous employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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185 reviews
5.0
Aug 9, 2025
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Pros

Multidisciplinary practice with rich crossover between teams and sectors. Opportunity to work on large-scale, truly unique projects as part of the Urban Design team. Design-oriented, collaborative, and supportive team culture with friendly and knowledgeable leaders. Exposure to a unique blend of expertise at the intersection of urban design, mixed-use architecture, landscape, and events. Professional, well-equipped, and modern office space. Work with high-profile, unique clients. Encourages creativity and pushes you to think beyond conventional solutions. Strong learning opportunities in business planning and early-stage project development. Access to tickets for major events at venues like the O2 Arena, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Emirates Stadium Highly respected team with deep industry knowledge Engaging company events and a strong sense of friendship among colleagues.

Cons

Work-life balance can be challenging at times, especially during busy project phases, although there have been noticeable improvements recently. Collaboration across some teams can be difficult, particularly when navigating strong personalities or differing working styles, which can sometimes slow decision-making. Fast-paced environment can feel intense, especially when multiple deadlines overlap.

4.0
Aug 7, 2025

Great firm

Recommend
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Pros

- global exposure - learning global design standards

Cons

- work load during weekends and holidays

5.0
Jul 29, 2025

Very corporative

Recommend
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Pros

- Great place if you love sports - full of opportunities

Cons

- Can get hectic sometimes - some inexperienced management - favouritism

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