Good for a first job out of Uni - Project Geophysicist Viridien Employee Review

4.0
9 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Friendly work culture, lots of young employees makes it a good transition from Uni. - Flexible working hours and hybrid role. - Technical and engaging work. - Subsidised canteen food. - Quarterly bonus scheme. - Some good perks (dental insurance, health insurance, holiday roll-over, option to work/trade bank holidays)

Cons

- Pay is less than competitors. - Progression is very subjective. If you are the unlucky one who is placed in an unsupportive team or on a difficult project your progression can be seriously halted (vice versa you can also progress very quickly if you land in a supportive team). Many talented employees have been lost because of a lack of awareness from higher management and failure to see the blame doesn't lie with the individual. - Crawley isn't a particularly inspiring place (commute from Brighton or London isn't too bad though).

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Viridien Response
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Thank you for your detailed feedback. We are committed to providing structured development opportunities, including our global graduate program, regular check-ins, and initiatives to support fair and consistent progression across teams. Viridien Team

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Pros

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Cons

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