Whittens
    (47 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Engineering & Project Management Services

    Specialities

    construction, concrete, civil, remote infrastructure projects, FIFO, contractor

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    Level 2/302 Selby St, Osborne Park, WA 6017
    Whittens was established in 2001 by the Whittens Family, and is a fully Australian-owned, private company employing personnel across the nation.As a specialist infrastructure, construction and services contractor, Whittens provides clients with a single source solution at every stage of the construction cycle, from early works planning, constructability studies and project management, through to development and resolution of technical challenges, whilst effectively and efficiently managing resources, timelines and budget.As the company has grown, so has our industry reputation for being a leading provider to some of the world’s largest organisations in the demanding mining and LNG sectors.

    Reviews overview

    3.847 ratings in total
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    7
    87%
    Rate salary as high or average
    79%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Whittens?

    AI summary of recent reviews
    Whittens stands out as a family-owned business that creates a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for its employees. The company is known for its quality workforce, with many reviewers praising their colleagues and project teams. Employees particularly value the approachable company owners and the opportunity to work on some of Australia's largest projects, which provides interesting and varied work experiences.

    The main challenges relate to the nature of the industry, including FIFO arrangements and working in remote locations, which can impact work-life balance. The project-based nature of the work can lead to workforce fluctuations, and some employees note the fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. However, many reviewers indicate that these challenges are typical of the industry rather than specific to Whittens.

    Recent reviews

    1.0
    Site Engineer/ Supervisor
    Apr 2025
    Port Hedland WA 6721Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Highly not recommended
    The good thingsGood entry to FIFO as they are desperate for people due to high turn over
    The challengesNo structure/ lack of organization within the company Purple circle Management no loyal to their team- Did not pay out bonus at the end of project High-turn over of people (don't be fooled with their posts on social media)
    1.0
    Leading hand
    Nov 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role
    Lack of loyalty & compassion for staff in a time of need. unorganized/unprepared for the project.
    The good thingsGood crew of personnel
    The challengesManagement/Keeping good operators
    5.0
    HR Deparmant
    Jul 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Amazing company to work for! They make you feel like part of the family.
    The good thingsIt's a family run company. They always make you feel like your part of the team. Support is always there when needed.
    The challengesFast pacing role which keeps you on your toes.
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