RIBA Reviews

2.8

38% would recommend to a friend

(63 total reviews)
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Alan Vallance

43% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

RIBA has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 63 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The RIBA employee rating is 24% below average for employers within the Construction, repair and maintenance industry (3.7 stars).

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63 reviews
1.0
6 Dec 2023
Recommend
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Pros

There is no pros, I joined thinking it would be great

Cons

This is the worst working environment I’ve ever experienced, the working environment is extremely toxic. There is extreme hierarchy and bullying within the institution, no one is ever held accountable. I have never experienced such poor working conditions considering how nice the external building is, the office for workings is dull , cold and you are micromanage to the point that it is intolerable. The management is awful, I’m surprised this institution and how it’s run is stil surviving. This job ruined my mental health!

2.0
23 Oct 2024
Recommend
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Pros

The culture element of the industry can make job interesting; some passionate and talented colleagues; done some very interesting projects.

Cons

The institution feels outdated, with a hierarchical, male-dominated work environment and a lot of internal politics. Its business model is equally puzzling—there’s little focus on ROI, and business case approvals seem to hinge more on personal relationships with senior management than on merit. What’s most concerning, though, is how some managers treat staff (abusive)—it's appalling, and HR doesn't offer much support. It feels like the organisation survives on its name and heritage but how long will it last?

1.0
15 Mar 2024

AVOID

Recommend
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Pros

Salary Pension Literally nothing else

Cons

- Worst line manager I've ever dealt with - No progression - No direction for business - Shockingly bad equipment for staff - Zero resources Wasted a year and a half working for a company that most likely don't even know you exist. Don't be fooled by the pay, this is purely as they can't retain staff due to shocking working conditions and inexperienced managers.

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