Welcome to Chaos - Project Manager Zenobe Energy Employee Review

1.0
5 Feb 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Compelling Business Model:On the surface, the integrated "design, build, operate, and finance" model for EV and storage solutions is innovative and attracted many talented, mission-driven professionals. - Initial Allure:The company projects an image of being at the forefront of the energy transition, which can be motivating upon joining.

Cons

Chaos by Design, Not Growth: Leadership openly described the environment as "chaos" from the start. I discovered this was not typical start-up growing pains, but a permanent state resulting from a fundamental lack of strategic vision and competent operational planning. Resources were perpetually misaligned with the ambitious business model. - Misaligned Core Priority:Despite the marketed mission, the company's actual engine is asset financing. All other functions (engineering, operations, etc.) are treated as cost centers or marketing accessories to facilitate deals, not as core value drivers. This leads to chronic underinvestment and improper setup in these teams and disregard for their expertise.a few clients sensed this already and started turning away from the company - Toxic Culture & Talent Exodus:This disconnect drives away competent, ethical managers. The result is a managerial layer comprised largely of individuals who prioritize compliance “bending over” over leadership. I witnessed a mass exodus of talented personnel across multiple departments. 2025, attrition remained critically high, with many new hires leaving within months due to cultural shock. - Reckless & Incompetent Resourcing: Strategic planning is virtually nonexistent. The company has a repeated pattern of hiring for roles only to make them redundant within a year, demonstrating a profound lack of competency in forecasting and organizational design. This wastes significant talent and creates perpetual instability. - People Are Expendable: The company's implicit motto appears to be "chase the next dollar, people last." Employee well-being, career development, and institutional knowledge are routinely sacrificed for short-term financial maneuvers.

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5.0
1 May 2026
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Pros

Positive Workplace Culture: The team is composed of talented, collaborative, and genuinely kind individuals, creating a highly supportive daily environment. Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing: Employees receive a full private healthcare package, including valuable perks like gym membership discounts that make it easy to prioritise wellness. Strong Financial Rewards: The company provides a competitive contributory pension scheme and a robust bonus structure that clearly recognises and rewards high performance. Focus on Flexibility: There is a genuine commitment to modern work practices, with various flexible working options that support an excellent work-life balance. Accessible Leadership: The senior management team is approachable and maintains an "open-door" style, ensuring employees at all levels feel heard and valued. Investment in Growth: Every employee receives a dedicated annual L&D budget, allowing for proactive personal development and continuous upskilling.

Cons

Office Capacity: Due to recent growth, the current office space can feel a bit reaching capacity during peak times. However, it is encouraging to see that leadership has already recognised this and is actively working on securing a larger, more suitable space for the team.

1.0
17 Feb 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Some individuals are genuinely nice and hardworking, and the HR team does try to help where possible but these positives are overshadowed by the broader culture

Cons

This was the worst workplace experience of my career. The culture is deeply toxic and competitive in the worst way very much a dog-eat-dog environment where people will throw others under the bus to get ahead. Collaboration and support are minimal, and morale across teams is generally very low. There are serious issues with how women and people of colour are treated. Discrimination and bias are common, and while management is aware of these problems, they consistently choose not to address them or take accountability. Concerns are often dismissed or reframed as personal issues rather than cultural ones. I raised multiple concerns with HR over time. While the HR team themselves were kind and tried to help, their ability to drive change was extremely limited because the problems stem from leadership and senior management. In some cases, managers explicitly told me to “suck it up” rather than offering support or solutions. The lack of psychological safety and meaningful action had a severe impact on my mental health. Despite repeated attempts to escalate issues, nothing changed, and the same harmful behaviors continued unchecked. I would strongly caution anyone considering this company to look beyond the overly positive reviews. Based on my experience, many of them do not reflect the reality of working here.

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