Does ARA Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, ARA Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at ARA Group. This rating has improved by 23% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at ARA Group?

31% of ARA Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated ARA Group 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.5 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at ARA Group?

Project Manager (4) , Project Engineer (3) , Facilities Manager (2) , Site Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at ARA Group according to real employee reviews?

"Had a good manager and workmates and enjoyed the facility I was based at." ((in 4 reviews)); "Good work life balance for all departments" ((in 3 reviews)); "Some good people there" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at ARA Group according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management" ((in 3 reviews)); "Pay was below average and was never increased regardless of movement within the company." ((in 3 reviews))

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ARA Group Reviews

2.6

31% would recommend to a friend

(42 total reviews)

14% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity and inclusion

3.3

Work/Life balance

2.5

Culture and values

2.5

Compensation and benefits

2.5

Career opportunities

2.4

Senior management

ARA Group has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 42 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The ARA Group employee rating is 30% below average for employers within the Management and consulting industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

42 reviews

1.0

29 May 2025

ARA Group - RED LIGHT

Production supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Pay well (which feels like you're selling your soul)

Cons

Lying CEO who is banned from operating in the USA, who had to pay 2.6 million in fines for fraud and was investigated by the SEC back in 2001. Look it up, Reuters has a write up on it. Manipulative Directors Out of control General Managers Timid, fearful staff No communication amongst businesses, every man and his dog out for their own. Constantly gaslit Financial inconsistency and sham reporting. Personal purchases on Credit Cards made monthly reporting a web of lies. Bullying and interrogation No HR, just intimidation.

1.0

14 Feb 2024

Classic 3 month trial abusers

Construction security technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The Serco team that was bought out by ARA are friendly and trustworthy Company vehicle

Cons

The ARA team are liars that will go as far as to sign you up to courses and apprenticeships and then let you go once your 3 month trial period is up. Security team who are permanent all know the boss outside of work and will back stab, snoop and report whatever they can. Promoting a hostile work environment. Can’t believe anyone hires this company to work on their projects because the staff stop for a coffee break every half an hour or so.

1.0

31 Aug 2023

More cons than pros

Project coordinator ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Its 8am - 4pm and I honestly cant think of any other pros

Cons

This is the WORST place to work, If Mad Men is your favourite series than maybe this will work for you. The company is still structured on only men have a say and women are not allowed to complain. HR is useless and of no help. Favouritism is still the name of the game and the harder your work the more more you will work.

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