A positive, inclusive culture with lived values - People & Culture Manager Civic Engineers Employee Review

5.0
20 Mar 2026
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Pros

The culture at Civic is extremely welcoming and from the moment I joined I felt genuinely supported and included. The people here truly care about each other and bring a strong sense of purpose, kindness, and passion. Leadership is collaborative and approachable, creating an environment where ideas are valued and trust is shared. There’s clear alignment to the organisation’s values, which shows up in consistent, authentic day‑to‑day behaviour across teams. I’ve been empowered to make meaningful contributions from the start, with plenty of space to shape initiatives and drive impact.

Cons

Honestly none that feel significant. Like any evolving organisation, there are processes still being shaped—but that’s part of the excitement if you enjoy building and improving things.

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Civic Engineers Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing such a positive review. We’re really pleased to hear that you’ve felt welcomed and supported since joining Civic, and that our culture and values are coming through in your experience. Thanks again for your feedback and for being part of the Civic team.

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1.0
10 Jan 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Unfortunately, I did not experience any meaningful advantages in this role. The work environment, management approach, and growth opportunities were lacking, which made the position difficult to sustain long-term.

Cons

There is a consistent expectation to work extended hours, often without compensation, which has a negative impact on work–life balance. Some technical leadership styles limit open discussion and reduce opportunities for team members to contribute to decisions. Gaps in specialist expertise in key roles frequently result in additional or reworked tasks, including work that is later deemed unnecessary. Additionally, frequent political challenges lead to unproductive and time-consuming debates rather than constructive outcomes.

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Civic Engineers Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience at Civic did not meet your expectations. While it’s difficult to learn that someone felt unsupported, we appreciate your honesty and the opportunity to reflect on where we can continue improving. We recognise the importance of work–life balance, consistent leadership approaches and clearer development opportunities. We regularly seek feedback from our colleagues through internal engagement surveys and follow these up with focus groups to help us better understand themes, shape priorities, and develop meaningful actions. We are also continuing to invest in specialist expertise and strengthening our ways of working to create more space for open discussion and collaborative decision‑making. We remain committed to building a positive and fulfilling environment for all our people, and your comments contribute to that ongoing work. We wish you all the best in your future career.
5.0
8 July 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

lovely friendly staff and great working environment

Cons

no cons in relation to working here

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Civic Engineers Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing this positive feedback. We’re really pleased to hear that you’re enjoying the friendly team and supportive working environment at Civic. Creating a great place to work is important to us, and it’s encouraging to know this reflects in your experience. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
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