Toxic, impersonal, zero development or interaction - Senior Director SOCOTEC Group Employee Review

1.0
18 Sept 2024
Recommend
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Pros

The office spaces typically have nice views

Cons

Almost none of the coordination exchange amongst disciplines within the company as advertised is accurate. In my 4 years there I never once saw the exchange, development, career mobility opportunities advertised within the careers page. You are a number and value is based on earned income that is most times out of your control. You don’t get assigned work? You go to the bottom of the list in terms of value, and they meet on that weekly. Benefits are terrible, by even US standards(even though this is a European based company, where fringe benefits are very generous. Would love to hear explanation for that. Do not go to work here.

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5.0
30 Oct 2025
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Pros

I work in South Florida, and I like everything about this company. The work environment, work life balance, the people, and senior management.

Cons

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SOCOTEC Group Response
6mo
Hello, We appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that you are enjoying your experience with our company. Our social and management policy is designed to ensure that our employees thrive within our company. If you have any further comments, please do not hesitate to share them with us. Regards,
2.0
2 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of people to learn from. Some great projects. Some super smart people. They really do know the most in the business for facades and energy

Cons

There are significant issues with leadership, communication, and overall company direction. Pay increases have been stagnant, and there appears to be a lack of clear decision-making at the executive and division-leadership levels. Company policies seem to change frequently, and recent changes to the bonus structure have been confusing and difficult to realistically achieve. There also appears to be a growing disconnect between senior leadership and mid-level staff. Communication across the office is poor, and it is often unclear who is responsible for key decisions. The company seems increasingly focused on billable hours and sales targets, rather than the quality of the actual work being produced. There has also been noticeable turnover among both senior and junior staff, without a clear plan for how the business is being managed or where it is heading. At the same time, the company continues to add non-billable management roles, which can be frustrating for technical staff expected to maintain utilization and bring in work. Promotion and staffing decisions can feel inconsistent, and at times it appears that certain individuals are favored despite broader concerns about collaboration or performance. Overall, the firm seems to be relying heavily on its historical reputation rather than current leadership, technical quality, or staff development. For the building envelope group specifically, the work often feels more like inspection services than true consulting. There is limited focus on higher-level technical problem-solving, mentorship, or producing strong design and consulting work.

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SOCOTEC Group Response
1mo
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We’d love to hear more about your experience and how we can improve. We value the feedback of both our current and former employees. Please feel free to email us with further details if you wish at feedback@feedback.com
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