Not a company for those who are career driven - Civil Engineer Jacobs Employee Review

1.0
19 Oct 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Engineering skills can be gained early in career however limited to those who are either lucky or show potential. In my case I managed to get good experience on decent projects which was good for my CV.

Cons

Certain departments are very restraining - training and progression is difficult, sometimes even dependant on areas which should not be on mentioned here. Sells themselves as an international company with opportunities to work abroad, this is not the case at ALL so don't be fooled. The salary is rather disgraceful for the profits the company is churning in. Especially disgraceful the salaries on offer for Chartered Engineers. If you want to be appreciated as a professional go elsewhere. Incredibly ungenerous when comes to trips away from home etc.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
24 Jun 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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