SOCOTEC Group Reviews

3.2

56% would recommend to a friend

(148 total reviews)
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Hervé Montjotin

69% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

SOCOTEC Group has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 148 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SOCOTEC Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, repair and maintenance industry (3.7 stars).

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148 reviews
1.0
1 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Management recognized my capabilities early on and offered a Tech Lead promotion within two weeks.

Cons

Unfair compensation practices: Offered a promotion to Tech Lead and Technical Referent but refused to adjust the salary to match the new responsibilities, leading to a sudden termination when I negotiated. Inexperienced management: Human Resources and regional management in the Hanoi office lack the professionalism expected in corporate environments. Toxic leadership: The project lead in Paris exhibits toxic leadership behaviors that negatively impact morale.

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SOCOTEC Group Response
16h
Hello, Thank you for your feedback. We would like love to hear more about your experience and how we can improve. We value the views of both our current and former employees. Please feel free to email us with further details at feedback@feedback.com
4.0
26 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Work life balance. Offering work from home

Cons

Lack of challenge work to develop career path. Low base salary

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SOCOTEC Group Response
6d
Hello, We appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that you are enjoying your time with us. Our HR and management policies are designed to ensure that our staff can thrive within our organisation. If you have any further comments, please do not hesitate to share them with us.
2.0
2 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Lots of people to learn from. Some great projects. Some super smart people. They really do know the most in the business for facades and energy

Cons

There are significant issues with leadership, communication, and overall company direction. Pay increases have been stagnant, and there appears to be a lack of clear decision-making at the executive and division-leadership levels. Company policies seem to change frequently, and recent changes to the bonus structure have been confusing and difficult to realistically achieve. There also appears to be a growing disconnect between senior leadership and mid-level staff. Communication across the office is poor, and it is often unclear who is responsible for key decisions. The company seems increasingly focused on billable hours and sales targets, rather than the quality of the actual work being produced. There has also been noticeable turnover among both senior and junior staff, without a clear plan for how the business is being managed or where it is heading. At the same time, the company continues to add non-billable management roles, which can be frustrating for technical staff expected to maintain utilization and bring in work. Promotion and staffing decisions can feel inconsistent, and at times it appears that certain individuals are favored despite broader concerns about collaboration or performance. Overall, the firm seems to be relying heavily on its historical reputation rather than current leadership, technical quality, or staff development. For the building envelope group specifically, the work often feels more like inspection services than true consulting. There is limited focus on higher-level technical problem-solving, mentorship, or producing strong design and consulting work.

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SOCOTEC Group Response
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Hello, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We’d love to hear more about your experience and how we can improve. We value the feedback of both our current and former employees. Please feel free to email us with further details if you wish at feedback@feedback.com
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