Jacobs reviews

4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(7,770 total reviews)
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Bob Pragada

90% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Jacobs has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 7,770 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Jacobs 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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8K reviews
4.0
Aug 24, 2025

Good Job

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Good Work/life balance - Good Coworkers

Cons

-Compensation was Lacking -Upward Mobility Lacking

4.0
Aug 24, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of opportunities if you can find them. Potential for overseas transfers. Lots of projects.

Cons

Depending on the team or location experiences can differ. Can seem very american. Lots of bureaucracy in the UK which can make things difficult.

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