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Overall employee rating

3.1
Based on 45 reviews
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Detail Ratings
Work life balance
3.0
Career Growth
3.0
Work flexibility
3.0
Job Security
4.0
Pay and benefits
3.0
Leadership
3.0
Company Culture
3.0
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Senior Civil Engineer
3.0
6 July 2026

Pay's okay, but benefits could be better

Working at Aurecon had its moments. The pay was generally fine for my role as a Senior Civil Engineer, but the benefits package felt a bit behind. It's a large company, so you get stability, but don't expect groundbreaking perks.


Pros

As a Senior Civil Engineer, the base salary was decent. They do offer some good health insurance options, which is a plus for a big corporate firm. The annual bonus wasn't huge but it was consistent in the infrastructure sector.


Cons

Don't expect much beyond the standard stuff; retirement contributions weren't super competitive. Raises felt pretty stingy, even after great project outcomes. There's not much flexibility with benefit choices compared to other engineering consulting firms.


Advice to Management

Review the benefits package to make it more competitive, especially the retirement contributions and options for flexible benefits. Recognize project leads with more significant raises.


Ratings by topic
3.0
Work life balance
3.0
Career Growth
2.0
Work flexibility
4.0
Job Security
3.0
Pay and benefits
3.0
Leadership
3.0
Company Culture

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Civil Engineer
3.1
14 April 2026
Solid job security for engineering roles
Pros: Aurecon is a big, stable consulting firm, which helps with job security. They usually have a solid pipeline of infrastructure projects, so as a Civil Engineer, I didn't stress too much about my position. It's good to be part of a global firm in the engineering sector.
Cons: Sometimes, project timelines can shift, making resource allocation a bit up in the air. While it's not super common, that uncertainty can be a little unnerving, especially if you're working onsite in the Melbourne office.
Advice to Management: Keep the project pipeline strong and communicate transparently about future workload to alleviate any concerns for employees in engineering roles.
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Civil Engineer
3.0
8 April 2026
Job Security is Solid, But Growth is Slow
Pros: Working here as a Civil Engineer, I've felt pretty secure. Aurecon usually has a good pipeline of infrastructure projects, so there's always work. It's a big, stable consultancy, which is great for job security.
Cons: However, career progression can feel really slow sometimes. It's tough to move up the ladder quickly, especially in the Sydney office. You might be doing the same kind of work for years.
Advice to Management: Management should look at clearer career paths and faster promotion cycles for experienced staff. It would help retain talent in our civil engineering teams.
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Civil Engineer
3.3
6 April 2026
Decent Hybrid Setup for Engineering Roles
Pros: As a Civil Engineer in the Sydney office, I like the hybrid work model. We typically get 2-3 days working from home, which is a big help. It makes my work-life balance much better for big infrastructure projects.
Cons: The flexibility isn't consistent for all engineering projects. Sometimes you have to be onsite more often than planned. It's not a fully remote company, so keep that in mind if you're looking for that.
Advice to Management: Try to standardize the hybrid model across all teams and projects. More transparency on what affects WFH days would be good for staff planning.
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