Pros
A large proportion of the team members are fantastic - competent, knowledgeable, supportive and friendly which makes the fast-paced, high pressured working environment enjoyable. The work itself is niche and offers construction industry personnel a good introduction to the data centre industry.
Cons
The management structure is chaotic and archaic, with members of the SLT frequently flitting between different roles and departments. Promotion to senior management level is largely based on ‘fit’ in terms of accepting the antiquated approach to people culture, and adopting a ‘hard approach’. There was no people development structure during my time, with promotions and pay increase opportunities coming only as a result of threatening to leave. Weekend working is fully expecting by senior management without any conversation relating to remuneration being entertained.