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    3.5
    62%
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    79%
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    • "Undergoing regular upheaval as Amec attempts to integrate Foster Wheeler (prior to current Wood Group takeover)" (in 32 reviews)

    • "Poor senior management in place" (in 31 reviews)

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    1. Helpful (1)

      "Great working experience"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 

      I worked at Amec Foster Wheeler full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      Support for educational and professional advancement; friendly work environment.

      Cons

      Department manager will not relieve employee even when the director select for a higher position within the company that the client approved and even mobilised.

      Advice to Management

      There needs to be a working relationship among higher level managers and to honour positive initiatives.

      Amec Foster Wheeler2018-12-09

    2. "Good Company"

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      Former Employee - Consulting Mining Engineer in Oakville, ON
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Amec Foster Wheeler full-time for more than 10 years

      Pros

      Good benefits, felt I was working with professionals, flexible, decent pay, travel opportunities with projects

      Cons

      The cyclical nature of the (mining) industry translates to lean times within the consulting industry.

      Amec Foster Wheeler2019-10-03
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    3. "engineeri"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 

      I worked at Amec Foster Wheeler full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Great people to work with.

      Cons

      Room for improvement with benefits

      Amec Foster Wheeler2019-05-12

    4. "Good experience"

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      Former Employee - Materials Testing Technician in Red Deer, AB
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Amec Foster Wheeler part-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Good Experience. Lots of Overtime

      Cons

      Occasional bad clients. Okay pay

      Amec Foster Wheeler2019-05-11

    5. "Civil Specialist"

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      Former Employee - Specialist Engineer, Civil Design in Calgary, AB
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Amec Foster Wheeler full-time for more than 8 years

      Pros

      Very flexible to staff conditions ... recognize individual strength.

      Cons

      Company is not treating all department and staff equally, engineering is being under valued.

      Advice to Management

      As an engineering company, Management needs to emphasis the importance of engineering quality, not just other supporting functionalities.

      Amec Foster Wheeler2019-03-09

    6. "Do not work here"

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      Former Employee - Management in Toronto, ON
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Amec Foster Wheeler full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Expense account. Travel to get out of the office.

      Cons

      Dystopian level of distrust throughout the organization. Unprofessional management Lack of organizational structure Zero job security Head office in London

      Advice to Management

      None.

      Amec Foster Wheeler2019-03-17

    7. "Smooth systematic approach"

      StarStarStarStarStar
       

      I worked at Amec Foster Wheeler for less than a year

      Pros

      Structure of work is well designed and management is thoughtful

      Cons

      Office politics can seem like a distraction at times

      Amec Foster Wheeler2019-01-15

    8. "Solar EPC electrical engineer & manager"

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      Senior Electrical Engineer in Vancouver, BC
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Amec Foster Wheeler

      Pros

      PV Solar is new market in the world

      Cons

      Lead company with new innovation

      Advice to Management

      Share the vision to employers

      Amec Foster Wheeler2018-11-21

    9. "Materials Technician"

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      I worked at Amec Foster Wheeler for less than a year

      Pros

      Lots of hours and opportunities for overtime

      Cons

      During the offseason there isn't as much work

      Amec Foster Wheeler2018-11-19

    10. "full time job"

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      Former Employee - Engineer in Calgary, AB
      Recommends

      I worked at Amec Foster Wheeler full-time for more than 5 years

      Pros

      Friendly environment and professional work

      Cons

      Failed to win new contracts

      Amec Foster Wheeler2018-10-30
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