Disgraceful management - Anonymous employee Jacobs Employee Review

1.0
Dec 6, 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good experience and interesting range of projects to work on

Cons

Very poor management at various levels and public belittling. Many respectful managers have either left or had their positions taken from them in the past year. Some bullying by senior staff completely ignored by managers and HR. Graduate programme absolutely disgraceful, merely an excuse for free labour and brainwashing. Poor salarys and no potential to progress. Extremely negative environment. Forced to use lunch breaks for meetings and training sessions. Far too many graduates and continuous stress applied to graduates with unrealistic expectations. Very high staff turn over and my water/environmental department was a terrible place to work.

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Strong learning environment for entry-level engineers Great exposure to large-scale transportation and infrastructure projects with experienced mentors and structured onboarding. Reputable global firm Jacobs’ strong brand name adds credibility to your résumé and opens doors for future opportunities in both public and private sectors. Good career growth and mobility Clear pathways to move into roles like Project Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineer, or Construction Management with internal postings encouraged. Supportive team culture (project-dependent) Most teams are collaborative, and senior staff are willing to guide junior engineers, especially in inspection and CM roles. Competitive benefits and job stability Solid health benefits, 401(k), PTO, and steadier work compared to smaller consulting firms—especially on long-term public agency contracts.

Cons

Growth pace depends on manager and project Advancement and role expansion can vary widely based on leadership and available opportunities.

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Great people and culture, internal mobility if you’re networked

Cons

Lots of internal process/procedure but to be expected at a large firm

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