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Steven Demetriou
1,186 Ratings
Pros
"Work Environment is very friendly" (in 169 reviews)
"Work life balance is achievable" (in 150 reviews)
Cons
"Upper Management doesn't delegate properly" (in 64 reviews)
"Large company where you may not feel connected" (in 63 reviews)
Pros & Cons are excerpts from user reviews. They are not authored by Glassdoor.
- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Well connected network of engineering professionals across in Australia the global. Great diversity and culture within the company. Great variety of major infrastructure projects to work on across major industry sectors
Cons
Career Development & Progression limited for mid-career professionals.
- Current Employee, more than 10 years★★★★★
Pros
Great culture and people, inspiring place to work
Cons
Very high expectations on individuals, very risk averse and process oriented
Continue reading - Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Big company which means lots of support
Cons
Would like more social activities
- Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Pros
- Flexible hours - Diverse teams - Large projects - Opportunties to learn - Learning from industry experts
Cons
- Growth within the company is slow - Remuneration is average - Feels like a global machine at times
- Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Pros
encourage flexible work arrangements including part-time, work from home etc
Cons
Some of their systems are cumbersome and poorly implemented, but are improving.
- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
The company really look after their people, provides lots of training opportunities.
Cons
None that I can think of at the moment.
Continue reading - Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Pros
Good pay. Interesting projects, carve your own path in a massive company.
Cons
Poor culture, no support, no interest in employee development, salary is not tied to performance, poor performance is not checked
Continue reading - Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
global company with diverse opportunities
Cons
renumeration could be better or improved
- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
friendly and inclusive environment with promoting culture of care as the global policy.
Cons
lack of support and understanding from management, lack of appreciation for the good work and minimum salary increase, 5years graduate program with very very high expectation without proper support and guidance. The managers only care about their personal goals and promotions. lacks of compensation for remote site works, no allowance and extra hours work paid.
- Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
Range of projects available to work on
Cons
Can be pidgenholed into tasks
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