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      Sustainable Energy First Reviews

      4.5

      88% would recommend to a friend

      (24 total reviews)
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      Michael Abbott

      92% approve of CEO

      86% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.5

      Diversity and inclusion

      4.5

      Work/Life balance

      4.4

      Culture and values

      4.4

      Senior management

      4.3

      Compensation and benefits

      4.3

      Career opportunities

      Sustainable Energy First has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 24 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Sustainable Energy First employee rating is 23% above average for employers within the Energy, mining, utilities industry (3.7 stars).

      Reviews by job title

      24 reviews
      5.0
      13 Nov 2025

      Finally a company that supports and listens to you

      Energy compliance specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      When I joined the energy industry, I had zero experience. Every week since has been different—a daily learning curve that keeps me engaged and growing. What makes this role special? Supportive Leadership: For the first time in 40 years, I have a manager who truly listens and values my input. Recognition & Rewards: Bonuses, wage increases, and end-of-year appreciation meetings remind me that my contributions matter. Work-Life Balance: Increasing holidays and extra “balance time” show the company cares about well-being. Approachable Management: Even when I share personal challenges, I’m met with understanding—not judgment. When I applied, I aimed low at first and wasn’t successful. It was only when I believed in myself and applied for a higher-paid role that I got the interview—and the offer came in above the advertised rate! This experience has taught me that the right culture and leadership can transform not just your career, but your confidence.

      Cons

      Holidays and Balance time started pro rata which meant I lost 5 days Holiday

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      Sustainable Energy First Response
      6mo
      Thank you for sharing your review—your feedback highlights the culture we strive for, and we’re thrilled to see it making such a difference in your career and confidence!
      5.0
      13 Nov 2025

      Keeps getting better

      Energy and carbon consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      I've worked in many companies and there was alot of care in this business compared to others but since the purchase by SEFirst the care and support of management has improved even more than what it was. The team is really supportive and always ready to step in and help. You get a real feeling that we're in it together. This fosters a really collaborative work environment. Training is improving with more and more guides being created everyday. On a personal level the management team has been very supportive with my unique childcare needs and during my wife's pregnancy. Management have been very understanding with unique demands put upon me due to unique demands coming from my wife. Regardless of the above for this reason above alone I would give the company 5 stars but coupled with the above I cannot recommend SEFirst and especially the Development and Framework Team within Solutions

      Cons

      Would have liked higher pay rises but I've never known anyone who didn't want a higher pay rise. That said they have been fair. Tools have sometimes taken longer than planned to develop but it's better to have a better working product even if it takes longer. Currently still no clear path of career progression but concrete steps are being taken to create one and I feel its 90% there. Due to the nature of the job you've always got 5 or 6 different clients you're dealing with at once but this is the nature of the business. This results in feeling like your coming to work and fighting fires. Workload has been high but active steps are being taken to recruit more members to the Team

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      Sustainable Energy First Response
      6mo
      Thank you for your review — we’re thrilled to hear that our supportive culture and commitment to collaboration have made a positive impact on your experience!
      5.0
      13 Nov 2025

      Lovely place to work

      Assistant solutions engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      The people and team I work with are great

      Cons

      There has been some turbulence due to buying another company, but nothing unusual in any business

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      Sustainable Energy First Response
      6mo
      Thank you for highlighting your great team experience — we appreciate your understanding during the transition and are committed to ensuring continued stability and collaboration.
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