Worst Electrical company in Ireland - Electrician Designer Group Employee Review

1.0
23 Apr 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Always paid on time. Union Rates

Cons

Terrible management from the top down. Finger pointing/Blame culture. Bullied into doing unsustainable hours. No thanks or acknowledgment after working 60 - 70 hours per week for months to get jobs over the line. Overtime is mandatory, no exceptions. More catty than a hair salon. Empty promises of career progression within the company. No concern over employees welfare. Multiple colleagues ended up medically unfit for work due to stress

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4.0
7 Jan 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Competitive salary and a strong pension scheme. It is a great multicultural environment with manageable pressure for individual contributors. There are clear growth opportunities for those looking to build a long-term career, especially for those who prioritize internal networking, building strong personal rapport with leadership, and showing deep alignment with the local Irish corporate culture.

Cons

Some PMs can become overwhelmed, which affects communication and transparency across teams. The benefits package could be better, particularly regarding the lack of remote work flexibility for engineers. Additionally, there is a heavy emphasis on "time served" for leadership roles; while this rewards loyalty, management styles are often based on internal history rather than formal management training or academic backgrounds.

3.0
3 Nov 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Large scale jobs you get to work on. Loads of work available.

Cons

Amount of overtime required is outrageous.

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