I Am Not A Number ........... - Mitarbeiter (anonym) bei Jacobs: Mitarbeiterbewertung

1.0
30. Mai 2022
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Get Friday afternoons off on a fairly regular basis

Kontras

The strapline of the cult 60s drama 'The Prisoner' was 'I am not a number, I am a free man' Simply not true at Jacobs you're just another cog in the wheel, a number on a spreadsheet. Once your face no longer fits (and that generally is dependent on just how sycophantic you can be when speaking to your line manager) you'll find your progression opportunities vanish before being sent on a secondment at some God forsaken town in the middle of nowhere, and usually left there to rot. Most people leave when this occurs - the outcome that Jacobs wanted in the first place and which saves them thousands of pounds in possible redundancy claims. It's an awful, soulless organisation and it's just a shame that senior management never bother reading these reviews and making changes.

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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.

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Decent culture, individual contributors are fine, management is lacking

Kontras

The company operates like many smaller companies depending on which business market you are in so your experience will vary. For some, it's the best company, others will say it's the worst; it just depends on your region/group even at the local level. Water/wastewater is a good market in most offices, transportation is hit an miss depending on location.

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