AFRY

Pros: I've really enjoyed my time here as a Consulting Engineer. The company culture is quite collaborative, and my colleagues are always supportive, which makes the work environment great. There are solid learning opportunities, especially through diverse engineering projects, which helps a lot with career growth. The focus on sustainability in our industry is also motivating.
Cons: While it's generally good, the promotion process can feel a bit slow sometimes, requiring a lot of patience. There are also occasional periods of high workload, which can impact work-life balance, but it's not constant. Communication from upper management could sometimes be clearer on strategic decisions.
Advice to Management: Focus on streamlining the career progression framework to better recognize and reward employee contributions more swiftly. Also, work on improving the clarity and frequency of top-down strategic communication.

Pros: It's a large global consulting firm, so there are definitely opportunities if you seek them out. I've seen some Project Engineers move into more senior roles on big infrastructure projects after a few years. They do offer internal training programs if you actively ask around for professional development.
Cons: Career growth isn't always clear, especially for those of us in the Stockholm office. You might get stuck on similar tasks if you don't push for new engineering challenges. Mentorship could be much better; it often feels like you're on your own to figure out your next steps.
Advice to Management: I'd suggest creating clearer career paths for Project Engineers and investing more in formal mentorship programs. It would help a lot with retention and developing talent, especially for those looking to advance in engineering consulting.

Pros: You feel pretty safe here as a Project Manager. AFRY is a large corporate in engineering consulting, so there's usually a steady stream of work. I haven't really worried about layoffs in my time here.
Cons: It's tough to see a clear path for upward movement, though. Projects can shift, and that can sometimes make your individual role feel a bit less secure in the long run. The hybrid work model doesn't always help build strong connections for future opportunities.
Advice to Management: Try to make career paths more visible for employees, especially for long-term project managers. Clearer communication about how roles evolve would be a huge plus.

Pros: I've been on some interesting consultancy projects in the energy sector. The hybrid work setup in the London office is pretty flexible, which helps with work-life balance.
Cons: It's tough to see a clear path for career growth here, especially for junior engineers. Promotions feel slow, and there isn't much mentorship. I've felt pretty stagnant as a Mechanical Engineer.
Advice to Management: Focus more on structured career development plans for your corporate environment. Create clear pathways for promotion, especially for engineering roles. Implement a better mentorship program.

Pros: The benefits package is actually quite good. We've got solid health insurance and a decent pension plan, which is a big plus at a large consulting firm like AFRY. They also offer some nice wellness perks for their employees.
Cons: Compensation for engineering consulting roles here really isn't top-tier. I feel underpaid compared to industry averages, especially in the Stockholm office. Raises are pretty modest, too.
Advice to Management: Seriously look at compensation bands for Project Engineers, especially in high-cost cities like Stockholm. Better pay would improve morale a lot.

Pros: I appreciate the hybrid work model; it's really helpful for my personal life. As a Consulting Engineer, I've had some projects with really manageable 40-hour weeks. The Stockholm office environment is generally pretty chill.
Cons: Work-life balance here is tough when you hit a busy client deadline in infrastructure consulting. You can get stuck working long hours, sometimes 50+ hours a week, and it's hard to say no. Some project managers don't respect personal time as much.
Advice to Management: Try to standardize expectations around working hours, especially when projects are intense. Encourage project managers to actively promote work-life balance for their teams, not just pay lip service to it.

Pros: I really appreciated the hybrid work setup; it helped a lot with personal commitments. When projects were stable, my work-life balance was actually pretty good. My manager was usually understanding.
Cons: Some client projects, particularly in engineering consulting, came with crazy deadlines. It's tough to consistently maintain a 40-hour week; you're often putting in more. There's definitely pressure to take on extra work.
Advice to Management: Encourage project managers to guard team hours better. Try to standardize expectations for project workload and avoid burnout.

Pros: The company does have a lot of big energy sector projects, so there's always work happening somewhere. If your project is stable, you're fine for a bit. It's a well-known global consulting firm, which looks good on a resume.
Cons: Job security isn't great, especially for project-based engineering roles. They often restructure departments and projects can get cancelled suddenly, which leaves people scrambling. There's always a worry about budget cuts impacting teams.
Advice to Management: Be more transparent about future project pipelines and potential staffing changes. This uncertainty really impacts morale for Project Engineer teams. Provide clearer long-term plans.

Pros: As a Junior Electrical Engineer, I've had some good chances to learn new software and tools. There's a decent amount of project variety. The hybrid work model in the Stockholm office is nice, giving some flexibility.
Cons: Career paths aren't super clear here, which can be frustrating. It feels like you're often on your own to figure out growth. Formal mentorship for engineering consultant roles isn't very structured, so promotions can feel slow.
Advice to Management: Develop clearer career progression frameworks for all roles. Invest in more structured professional development and a formal mentorship program for junior engineers. Managers should actively discuss growth opportunities.

Pros: I've felt pretty secure here as a Software Engineer. AFRY is a large international engineering consulting firm, so there's a steady pipeline of infrastructure projects. It's comforting knowing there's always work.
Cons: Sometimes, transitioning between projects can feel a bit uncertain. You rely on new client wins, and if your skills aren't perfectly matched, you might have a short period on the bench in the Stockholm office. It's not a huge problem, but it can make you wonder.
Advice to Management: Management could do a better job with proactive internal placement between projects. It would really boost morale and reduce anxiety for engineers waiting for their next assignment.