Underpaid and difficult to progress - Structure Engineer WSP Employee Review

2.0
22 Jul 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Great team people is sociable and always helpful you don't feel they are "compiting" against you but in contrary the team work, difficult to find, exists. Nice projects to work and nice social events.

Cons

Payment is under average and sometimes minimums range values. People are being treated differently and given different opportunities depending where they are coming from you may be working a lot and being unexposed seeing how someone from mostly Cambridge is given all the tools to progress. They aren't as helpful as they say with the chartership at least not with everyone. The technical support from seniors isn't the best and people end up working long hours. The overtime is payed (×1) but they use it as an excuse to keep you content while working long hours for still a small salary and without a promotion or help to get it.

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5.0
23 Mar 2026
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Pros

Great collaboration across the company / across business lines, strong leadership and communication down to all levels.

Cons

A lot of change / growing pains, but nothing you cant handle

5.0
19 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

With over 30 years in the engineering industry, I can say without hesitation that this is the most employee-attentive firm I have ever had the privilege of working for. What sets this organization apart is its commitment to staying at the forefront of the industry — not just technologically, but in how it values and invests in its people. The collective expertise of thousands of dedicated professionals here doesn't just benefit the company; it makes a meaningful impact on the world, and that sense of purpose has genuinely reignited my passion for engineering. The opportunities for growth are both vast and real. Across the firm's many initiatives, there is something for everyone who comes to work curious, motivated, and eager to contribute. This is not a place where ambition goes unnoticed. After more than three decades in this field, I have found a place I am proud to be part of — and one I hope to remain a part of for many years to come. If you are considering joining this team, I wholeheartedly encourage you to take that step.

Cons

If I have to mention a con, it would be monetary compensation, but who doesn't want more money. I took a paycut to join this firm and the amount of time I am investing, could be worth more than my current salary warrants.

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