Does Aurecon pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Aurecon employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Aurecon. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Aurecon?

71% of Aurecon employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Aurecon 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Aurecon?

Engineer (87) , Consultant (78) , Civil Engineer (56) , Senior Consultant (55) , Structural Engineer (46) , Mechanical Engineer (34) , Project Manager (30) , Associate (27) , Senior Engineer (25) , Geotechnical Engineer (20) , Graduate Engineer (18) , Assistant Engineer (14) , Technical Director (13) , Manager (12) , Lead Engineer (11)

What are the pros of working at Aurecon according to real employee reviews?

"Great culture and flexibility for staff" ((in 124 reviews)); "People were great to work with....good understanding of clients and delivered good technical solutions..." ((in 110 reviews)); "Work life balance generally good" ((in 66 reviews)); "The team is great." ((in 32 reviews)); "nice office and coffee machine" ((in 30 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Aurecon according to real employee reviews?

"low pay; work over time" ((in 57 reviews)); "Management is poor across the board." ((in 52 reviews)); "Low salary compared to the current inflation" ((in 51 reviews)); "The actual project managers do require more experience or perhaps change career" ((in 19 reviews)); "Career progression is limited after a certain point" ((in 16 reviews))

What are employees saying about Aurecon layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Aurecon layoffs and their outlook for job security at Aurecon in 2026.

Aurecon reviews

3.7

71% would recommend to a friend

(1,177 total reviews)

William Cox

79% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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Aurecon has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,177 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Aurecon employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

Jul 23, 2025

Great company and people

Sustainability and climate change

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Positive and caring culture and innovation is strong. Excellent female leadership and inclusive diversity focused hiring. Projects and clients are diverse and creates value and impact. Employee owned so better longer term mindset.

Cons

Tighter consulting market and reducing numbers and increasing pressure.

Aurecon Response

11mo

Thank you for your ongoing commitment and positive feedback. We’re proud of our inclusive culture, strong leadership, and focus on innovation and impact. We hear your concerns about market pressures and agree that diversifying our client base is key to our future success. Your insights will be shared with our leadership team as we continue to adapt and grow. Thanks again for being part of the Aurecon journey. — The Aurecon Team

4.0

Jul 22, 2025

Probably best work flexibility in the market

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very flexible and supportive culture, Office size reduced to encourage people to work flexibly. A great bunch to work with. 4% Kiwisaver contribution, monthly staff socials, progressive parental leave benefits.

Cons

Needs clarity and direction from leadership.

Aurecon Response

11mo

Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback and for highlighting our flexible and supportive culture. We appreciate your comments about leadership clarity and are committed to improving in this area as we continue to grow. Wishing you all the best with your career adventure. — The Aurecon Team

4.0

Jul 17, 2025

Middle size consultant firm

Senior engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- fair Pay - fair work load

Cons

- Limited job scale/profile - non so competitive compared other major firms in the industry at the moment

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