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Laing O'Rourke

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Laing O'Rourke reviews

3.8

66% would recommend to a friend

(777 total reviews)
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Ray ORourke

76% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Laing O'Rourke has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 777 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Laing O'Rourke employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Services de construction, réparation et maintenance industry (3.7 stars).

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777 reviews
2.0
May 21, 2015

Ruthless...LOR is for you!

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

They are some genuine, lovely people working for this business especially outside the head office. Pay and package is good and they have a great Christmas party!

Cons

This company is run by a very small group of people afraid to let anyone have responsibility for decisions or budgets, a big negative to working for a family run business. You have to be very senior before you have any serious responsibility and considered weak of you ask for help. I lost count of the times I generally needed support but was told to come to a meeting with "solutions" not "problems". I personally do not like the management style encouraged by senior leadership, you can expect many people above a certain level to never return your calls or emails and this is generally accepted. People are put under a lot of pressure to show commitment, drive and work stupid hours if they are to get ahead in the business. If you are young, happy to work more than live, move at a moments notice, and join the "boys club" this place is for you!

2.0
Jan 29, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good pay Very interesting projects Well known company that lets you build a lot of connections

Cons

Terrible management, people are often treated as objects and moved around as management pleases without any consideration of circumstances You only get to progress with your career if you don’t give anyone else the opportunity to speak Management is quite rude and unapproachable, often making employees feel bullied and unappreciated

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