Officially a Very Good
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Officially a Very Good
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Officially an Outstanding
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Officially an Outstanding
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Officially a World Class
Company to Work For
Officially a World Class
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Officially a Good
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Officially a Good
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Officially a Global*
Good Company
to Work For
Officially a Good
Company to Work For
Globally*
For staff at Faber Maunsell the world is their oyster. As a subsidiary of California-based Aecom Technology Corporation, staff development at the firm can involve an international transfer and employees are currently working in America, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East and China. Based in St Albans, Hertfordshire, Faber Maunsell's engineers and planners are currently involved in projects that range from assessing the potential environmental impact of harnessing energy from Scotland's marine environment to working on a scheme to restore the historic and natural landscape in the Shorne area of Kent. Staff say they believe that the company makes a real difference to people's lives, earning it a 77% positive score, a top 20 result. And they applaud its green credentials (74%). The company's training academy provides a framework for advancement through the firm with additional leadership and graduate training programmes on offer. Continuous professional development is encouraged through financial support and time off, and employees achieving membership of a recognised institution receive financial rewards. Staff can see the potential of working here (79%) and think the experience they gain is valuable for their future (78%). Chief executive Ken Dalton ensures people know who he is and what the business is about by meeting new recruits, leading the annual conference and visiting all 29 offices around the country each year. Employees believe he runs the firm on sound moral principles (78%) and feel their job is secure (80%). Almost 10% of the 2,658-strong workforce have been with the firm for more than 15 years and that loyalty and commitment is recognised with long service awards, while good performance is also financially rewarded. All permanent staff are given an additional day off for their birthday and this year Faber Maunsell is increasing maternity pay to 20 weeks at 90% and 19 weeks at the statutory minimum. There are flexible working options and three-year career breaks for women following the birth or adoption of a child. Staff can buy additional benefits at discounted rates such as critical illness cover, life assurance and childcare vouchers. Employees say theirs is a company that puts health and safety high on the agenda (87%) and where colleagues care a lot about each other (81%). They would strongly recommend it as a place to work (a 78% positive score).
People in my team go out of their way to help me
There is a strong level of commitment from the CEO for community work by employees. In regional offices, working groups have been established to build links with the local community, focusing on local schools. This working group is co-ordinated by the Community and Charities Manager and supported by individuals who have volunteered to become main points of contact for specific schools. In addition to this to support local school children AECOM offers work experience opportunities, offering opportunities to work shadow engineers, planner, consultants both in the office and on site.
My work is an important part of my life
This organisation has annual awards and provides profit shares and bonuses to all employees. Following the salary review process they publish the promotions list on the intranet with a congratulatory note from the CEO. The line managers of the organisation are encouraged to have regular discussions with their team members to discuss progress, performance and to recognise good work and extra effort. They regularly communicate with employees and positively encourage them to provide their comments, views and ideas about working for AECOM, the employees are involved in the analysis of the data and in planning actions for improvement and give them in-depth feedback on survey results and actions for improvement.
The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future
This organisation has annual awards and provides profit shares and bonuses to all employees. Following the salary review process they publish the promotions list on the intranet with a congratulatory note from the CEO. The line managers of the organisation are encouraged to have regular discussions with their team members to discuss progress, performance and to recognise good work and extra effort. They regularly communicate with employees and positively encourage them to provide their comments, views and ideas about working for AECOM, the employees are involved in the analysis of the data and in planning actions for improvement and give them in-depth feedback on survey results and actions for improvement.
People in my team go out of their way to help me
There is a strong level of commitment from the CEO for community work by employees. In regional offices, working groups have been established to build links with the local community, focusing on local schools. This working group is co-ordinated by the Community and Charities Manager and supported by individuals who have volunteered to become main points of contact for specific schools. In addition to this to support local school children AECOM offers work experience opportunities, offering opportunities to work shadow engineers, planner, consultants both in the office and on site.
My work is an important part of my life
This organisation has annual awards and provides profit shares and bonuses to all employees. Following the salary review process they publish the promotions list on the intranet with a congratulatory note from the CEO. The line managers of the organisation are encouraged to have regular discussions with their team members to discuss progress, performance and to recognise good work and extra effort. They regularly communicate with employees and positively encourage them to provide their comments, views and ideas about working for AECOM, the employees are involved in the analysis of the data and in planning actions for improvement and give them in-depth feedback on survey results and actions for improvement.
People in my team go out of their way to help me
There is a strong level of commitment from the CEO for community work by employees. In regional offices, working groups have been established to build links with the local community, focusing on local schools. This working group is co-ordinated by the Community and Charities Manager and supported by individuals who have volunteered to become main points of contact for specific schools. In addition to this to support local school children AECOM offers work experience opportunities, offering opportunities to work shadow engineers, planner, consultants both in the office and on site.
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