Filling a Bucket with Holes - Project Engineer ALTEN Employee Review

1.0
Mar 17, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Can get into working for a large company (not Alten because your a consultant but actually do work for another company) quite quickly. Health insurance is quite good. If you can learn quickly with little help you can learn a lot in a short space of time

Cons

MISLEADING PAY, they will tell you your salary including the expenses making it seem much higher than it is. This is extremely misleading and they hire mostly graduates who don't know that this is NOT NORMAL. Fixed expenses are questionable in its legality. The bussiness managers and senior project leaders are so far disconected from the actual goings on, then make decisions that will negatively impact the team and are suprised when there is push back from the engineers. Non-comptete with questionable legality. Barely any training, and you need to spend lots of time chasing your career manager to actually get you onto the training. False promises for social events for the team, for example the christmas event got cancelled and a make up event promised which has not happened or even been hinted at. Extremely high employee turnover, most people leave after 1-2 years and I can see why. So focussed to recruitment to replace people leaving, that they have forgotten about who tehy already have onboard Below market rate salary. Not very diverse in terms of women employed, the only women I know in Alten have left or are about to They ask you work unpaid overtime to "show you commitement to the company"

Explore other reviews about ALTEN

5.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I have been with the company for several years and have had a very positive experience overall. The company offers strong opportunities for career growth, especially for employees who are proactive, take ownership, and consistently deliver results. Internal mobility and leadership opportunities are available for those looking to advance their careers. Compensation is competitive within the industry, and performance is generally recognized and rewarded. While there is always room for improvement, I feel that the company provides fair compensation and good opportunities to increase earnings through career progression. Management is supportive and accessible. As with any growing organization, I have found leadership to be committed to employee development and business success. There is a strong entrepreneurial culture that encourages initiative and accountability. One of the biggest strengths of the company is the variety of projects and clients. Employees have the opportunity to work across different industries, technologies, and business environments, which helps accelerate professional development and keeps the work interesting. Pros: * Strong career development opportunities * Diverse and challenging projects * Supportive and entrepreneurial culture * Exposure to a wide range of industries and clients Overall, I would recommend this company to professionals looking for growth, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Cons

Fast-paced environment that requires adaptability High expectations for performance and ownership

3.0
Jun 17, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

• Talented employees who genuinely care about customers, consultants, and each other. • Strong technical expertise and exposure to large, complex client programs. • Opportunity to learn resilience, problem-solving, and how to operate in challenging environments. • Significant growth potential if organizational barriers can be addressed. • Many good people working hard to achieve success despite limited resources.

Cons

• Decision-making is often highly centralized and slow, limiting agility and responsiveness to market realities. • Leaders are frequently held accountable for ambitious growth objectives without corresponding authority, resources, or support. • Heavy emphasis on activity tracking, reporting, and process can outweigh focus on outcomes and execution. • Limited willingness to challenge long-standing practices, even when market conditions or employee feedback suggest change is needed. • Leadership diversity and diversity of thought remain opportunities for improvement. • Employee concerns are not always translated into meaningful action, which can contribute to disengagement and turnover.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All