Kleinfelder reviews

Despite what has been written by one particularly bitter individual, the Melbourne office of Kleinfelder is a great place to work. A mid sized consultancy in an open office, there is a strong sense of camaraderie and support. The doors to senior management are always open, and whilst there can be lots of talk and progress can sometimes be slow, there is a genuine feeling of a team that is working to carve out an ever strong space in the industry. The qual card system used to authorise who can do what work is ultimately geared towards keeping employees safe - and not pressuring them to do works (like drilling) that they may not feel comfortable or have the experience to do. Pro-active and capable employees are given opportunities to direct small teams of field staff, have plenty of client interface time, and to be part of a company that will likely grow significantly in the coming years.

Its great to start out here in the environmental industry because unlike other companies they allow junior level staff to write reports and participate in in the process of determining remedial strategies for sites. There is a culture of learning unlike other companies I have worked for. There is an expectation for employees to try things they may not have done before and to feel comfortable asking questions without fear of being taken off of a task.