Good for Grads, stay for 1-2 years then get poached. Elsewise avoid. - Systems Engineer ALTEN Employee Review

3.0
27 Mar 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- You can work with large engineering companies in the UK and build up a professional network. Use this to build contacts in said large engineering companies and find avenues to employment (this is ultimately how you will progress your career, see cons regarding progression). - Other employees are generally very knowledgable and friendly. Use them as a font of knowledge to build from your studies and grow as an engineer. - You do get expenses paid, which helps to top up the (low) salary. - You can work from home, with flexible working.

Cons

- You are working in a body shop, not a consultancy. You will work the same project for months if no years at a time with resistance if you want to move to other industries/company accounts. - Pay and pay progression is awful. It does not matter if you are meeting and beating your targets and the company overall is performing well, you are not going to progress in pay. - Progression is non-existant for technical staff. There are schemes and framwork for project management and business management, but for the actual engineers, there is very little to no framework for engineers to progress through and build their skills and expertise. - Chartership is not funded or particular desired by management. As an engineering company operating in the UK, this should be a focus to progress and level up your engineers, but is instead handled with a "If you want to do it, then that is cool, but we will not help you with it" attitude. - You are still mandated to go into the office for 1-2 days per week.

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5.0
11 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I have been with the company for several years and have had a very positive experience overall. The company offers strong opportunities for career growth, especially for employees who are proactive, take ownership, and consistently deliver results. Internal mobility and leadership opportunities are available for those looking to advance their careers. Compensation is competitive within the industry, and performance is generally recognized and rewarded. While there is always room for improvement, I feel that the company provides fair compensation and good opportunities to increase earnings through career progression. Management is supportive and accessible. As with any growing organization, I have found leadership to be committed to employee development and business success. There is a strong entrepreneurial culture that encourages initiative and accountability. One of the biggest strengths of the company is the variety of projects and clients. Employees have the opportunity to work across different industries, technologies, and business environments, which helps accelerate professional development and keeps the work interesting. Pros: * Strong career development opportunities * Diverse and challenging projects * Supportive and entrepreneurial culture * Exposure to a wide range of industries and clients Overall, I would recommend this company to professionals looking for growth, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Cons

Fast-paced environment that requires adaptability High expectations for performance and ownership

3.0
17 June 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

• Talented employees who genuinely care about customers, consultants, and each other. • Strong technical expertise and exposure to large, complex client programs. • Opportunity to learn resilience, problem-solving, and how to operate in challenging environments. • Significant growth potential if organizational barriers can be addressed. • Many good people working hard to achieve success despite limited resources.

Cons

• Decision-making is often highly centralized and slow, limiting agility and responsiveness to market realities. • Leaders are frequently held accountable for ambitious growth objectives without corresponding authority, resources, or support. • Heavy emphasis on activity tracking, reporting, and process can outweigh focus on outcomes and execution. • Limited willingness to challenge long-standing practices, even when market conditions or employee feedback suggest change is needed. • Leadership diversity and diversity of thought remain opportunities for improvement. • Employee concerns are not always translated into meaningful action, which can contribute to disengagement and turnover.

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