DLR Group reviews

3.3

47% would recommend to a friend

(278 total reviews)
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Steven McKay, RIBA, LEED AP

50% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

DLR Group has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 278 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The DLR Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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278 reviews
2.0
Mar 25, 2026

Not Recommended

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good office culture. Nice coworkers. New holiday policy allows vacation from Christmas to new year.

Cons

Very much underpaid. Okay benefits. Worked remotely in the office. No in house projects to work on. Less experienced team lead and worst career manager( same person): Rambling guidance to lead projects, Doesn’t take the responsibility or denies responsibility when needed, Forget things and ill mannered, Showed personal grudges during 1:1 meetings. Seen many employees leaving company and many of them are waiting for right moment to leave ( gut feeling).

2.0
Mar 16, 2026

Culture Shift

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

There are many talented and dedicated people across the company who care deeply about the quality of the work. The culture used to feel collaborative, creative, and integrity focused, which made it a great place to work.

Cons

Over the past few years, the culture has shifted and feels much more corporate than it once did. While leadership frequently speaks about employee ownership and valuing employee voices, many recent decisions do not reflect those values in practice. There is a growing emphasis on utilization and profitability over employee experience and studio culture, which has begun to contribute to a noticeable burnout culture across many teams. The company appears to be positioning itself to operate more like larger competitor firms. While growth can be positive, many employees originally joined and stayed because the firm felt different from those larger, more corporate environments. There is a growing perception that employees who stay quiet and align closely with leadership are more likely to advance. This can discourage open dialogue and honest feedback, and ultimately contributes to employees choosing to leave.

5.0
Mar 13, 2026

Great Place to work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good People Knowledgeable Mentors Great Projects

Cons

No Cons at this time

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