Does Laing O'Rourke pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Laing O'Rourke employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Laing O'Rourke. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Laing O'Rourke?

66% of Laing O'Rourke employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Laing O'Rourke 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Laing O'Rourke?

Project Engineer (53) , Site Engineer (48) , Section Engineer (27) , Senior Engineer (24) , Engineer (16) , Project Manager (16) , Quantity Surveyor (15) , Civil Engineer, Site Engineer (14) , Graduate Engineer (12) , Commercial Manager (10) , Digital Engineer (10) , Section Manager (10) , Senior Quantity Surveyor (9) , Planner (8) , Senior Project Engineer (8)

What are the pros of working at Laing O'Rourke according to real employee reviews?

"Good people and well managed" ((in 58 reviews)); "Good Pay and conditions." ((in 37 reviews)); "Good benefits plenty of hours" ((in 35 reviews)); "good working hours and culture" ((in 33 reviews)); "Good salary ." ((in 22 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Laing O'Rourke according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and often required to travel long distances for work" ((in 54 reviews)); "poor work life balance with expectation to travel and work 12hr+ days." ((in 29 reviews)); "Long hours are expected at LOR" ((in 28 reviews)); "Poor management, lack of pathways," ((in 18 reviews)); "Senior leadership are often stuck in the past" ((in 8 reviews))

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Laing O'Rourke

Laing O'Rourke reviews

3.8

66% would recommend to a friend

(778 total reviews)

Ray ORourke

76% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Culture & values

3.1

Senior management

2.9

Work/Life balance

Laing O'Rourke has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 778 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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Reviews by job title

778 reviews

4.0

Apr 10, 2024

Good company, long hours, low graduate pay

Mechanical engineer graduate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company Good development Good coworkers Good opportunities

Cons

Long hours Pay doesn’t reflect hours worked for engineering graduates

4.0

Apr 10, 2024

Comprehensive Growth and Learning Opportunities Amidst Challenges

Section engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Laing O'Rourke provides excellent opportunities for personal and professional development, allowing employees to tackle a wide range of projects. The company fosters a collaborative work environment, emphasising teamwork and knowledge sharing among colleagues. Access to cutting-edge technology and innovative construction methods is a significant advantage, enhancing efficiency and learning. Laing O'Rourke's commitment to sustainability and safe working practices contributes positively to the industry and community. Supportive management team focused on mentoring and guiding employees to achieve their career goals.

Cons

Work-life balance can be challenging due to the demanding project schedules and deadlines common in the construction industry. Some processes and systems may benefit from modernization to improve efficiency and reduce bureaucratic hurdles. Career advancement opportunities may appear limited in certain departments, requiring more transparency in promotion paths. Diverse project assignments, while beneficial for growth, sometimes lead to extended periods away from home, affecting personal time.

1.0

Apr 2, 2024

Nightmare

Bid team

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good money, reasonable reputation, bigger boss was nice

Cons

Horrible co-workers and team leader. Nasty, cut-throat, Mean Girls kind of atmosphere, poor directions, a lot of people bull****ing that they knew their jobs but couldn't/wouldn't explain anything to save themselves.

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