Is URA a good company to work for?

URA has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 305 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months. 66% of employees would recommend working at URA to a friend and 58% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about URA have been left by employees working as Manager , Internship and Intern .

Does URA pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, URA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at URA. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at URA?

66% of URA employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated URA 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at URA?

Planner (37) , Intern (24) , Executive Planner (15) , Manager (15) , Internship (12) , Planning Executive (10) , Executive (7) , Systems Analyst (7) , Architect (6) , Executive Manager (5) , Urban Planner (5) , Analyst (4) , Executive Systems Analyst (3) , Software Engineer (3) , Communications Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at URA according to real employee reviews?

"There are some good mentors and colleagues in certain teams that are truly inspirational" ((in 50 reviews)); "Work life balance and good for family commitments" ((in 22 reviews)); "friendly faces and people who are willingly to help" ((in 16 reviews)); "Pay is good." ((in 11 reviews)); "Good bosses and work culture" ((in 11 reviews))

What are the cons of working at URA according to real employee reviews?

"Slow career progression if you're a diploma holder" ((in 9 reviews)); "Long hours, lots of deliverables and reporting" ((in 3 reviews)); "Management can be more transformational and dynamic." ((in 3 reviews)); "Homogenous Leadership: The agency’s leadership lacks diversity to an anomalous degree, indicating a culture of exclusion that is unique even among its peers." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed URA locations?

Singapore , Singapore River , Central Water Catchment , Bishan New Town , Outram Park , Bedok New Town , Downtown Core

URA Reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(202 total reviews)

Lim Eng Hwee

88% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture and values

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Diversity and inclusion

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

URA has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 202 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The URA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

202 reviews

3.0

17 Jun 2014

Urban Planner -Its not as easy as it seems

Urban planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Excellent workplace for fresh graduates to kick start your career. Able to learn very relevant skills and knowledge if you want to pursue a career in the built environment. Your job experience/knowledge will be deemed highly by future employers.

Cons

Very stressful environment where you have to compete with high-caliber colleagues who are usually scholars. No work-life balance as you always have to meet the deadlines. This means working on weekend to get back on track for the things you have neglected during the weekdays.

4.0

20 Nov 2017

Enjoyable environment but career progression is quite slow

Planning executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great environment, convenient location, accessible to a lot of food, business casual dress code, manageable stress level, regular working hours, sometimes there is interesting projects but not often. One of the highest starting pay in SB for dip holder - compared to other SB of similar nature

Cons

Slow career progression if you're a diploma holder - lots of time you'll be told that the additional workload given (ie degree holder's job scope) is a step required in order to be considered to be promoted even though you've acquired a degree (a consideration for those who wish to take part time degree), recent re-org has caused a lot of tension and high turnover rate, can be a bit mundane.

4.0

26 Jul 2013

Great place for a starting career.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Overall, URA presents itself as an apt organization for a starting career. I was surrounded by good and competent colleagues, and a wonderful working environment. There are various opportunities for career growth. The agency's central location is convenient, with good food places around the area.

Cons

Depending on the department, workloads may be overwhelming over time. Stress and high work pressures are quite common - be prepared to work really hard. For most, work/life balance is compromised over time.

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Exec/Planner (Physical Planning)

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