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Galfar

4.1
based on 655 Reviews
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Working at Galfar

Company Summary

Galfar operates in the construction industry, delivering EPC services across oil & gas and civil sectors while prioritizing quality and safety.

Overall Rating

4.1/5
based on 655 reviews
highly rated categories
5% above
industry average
highly rated categories
Highly rated for

Job security, Work-life balance, Skill development

highly rated categories
Critically rated for

Promotions

Work Policy
Work from office
Work from office
76% employees reported
Monday to Saturday
Monday to Saturday
30% employees reported
Strict timing
Strict timing
57% employees reported
Within country
Within country
34% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Office cab/shuttle
Office cab/shuttle
66 employees reported
Free meal
Free meal
49 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
Job/Soft skill training
46 employees reported
Health insurance
Health insurance
32 employees reported
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About Galfar

Founded in1972 (53 yrs old)
India Employee Count1k-5k
Global Employee Count10k-50k
HeadquartersMuscat, Oman
Office Locations
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Websitegalfar.com
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Galfar Engineering & Contracting SAOG (Galfar) is Oman’s largest construction company with EPC capability in Oil & Gas, Roads & Bridges and Civil & Utilities sectors operating in Oman, other GCC countries as well as India. Over the last 40 years, Galfar has established itself as the “Preferred Partner in Development” in Oman with a turnover nearly USD 1 Billion. The Company has grown steadily over the last 4 decades, owns a fleet of more than 7000 equipments, employs a workforce of over 23,000 and also prides itself as the largest employer of Omani nationals in the Private Sector.The Company’s endeavor towards excellence in construction quality, safety, performance, employee satisfaction and social responsibility has enabled it to be the most trusted and sought after Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operations & Maintenance and Project Management company in the region. It has consistently delivered projects, providing value-added engineering, construction and service skills to customers for whom the quality of execution, efficiency and reliability are critical.Since its inception in 1972, Galfar, with its strong leadership has executed a focused strategic vision and is now a Public Limited Company listed in the Muscat Securities Market. The company has also been successful in creating an excellent track record in ensuring shareholder confidence. For the short term, growth is already built into our order book based on the plans of our major clients and partners. It has also identified areas for growth based on regional trends and evolving market conditions.Galfar always has the highest concern for safety and this is evidenced by securing some of the best records for Safety in its operations, having won several awards from government organizations, clients and the Sword of Honour from the British Safety Council.
Mission: We are the leading construction company contributing to nation building whilst creating a sustainable future for all stakeholders.
Vision: To be preferred partner, sharing expertise and delivering value on time
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Galfar Ratings

based on 655 reviews

Overall Rating

4.1/5
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Category Ratings

3.9

Job security

3.9

Work-life balance

3.9

Skill development

3.7

Company culture

3.7

Work satisfaction

3.6

Salary

3.0

Promotions

Galfar is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 655 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Galfar
based on 587 reviews
4.8
Rated by 4 Women
Rated 4.1 for Skill development and 4.0 for Job security
4.0
Rated by 583 Men
Rated 3.9 for Work-life balance and 3.9 for Job security

Work Policy at Galfar

based on 53 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
76%
Hybrid
17%
Permanent work from home
7%

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Highly Rated for
Skill development
Work-life balance
Job security
Job security
Work-life balance
Company culture
Job security
Company culture
Skill development
Skill development
Job security
Salary
Critically Rated for
Promotions
No critically rated category
Promotions
No critically rated category
Primary Work Policy
Work from office
76% employees reported
Work from office
85% employees reported
Work from office
68% employees reported
Work from office
79% employees reported
Rating by Women Employees
4.8
Excellent
rated by 4 women
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rated by 235 women
3.7
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rated by 266 women
Rating by Men Employees
4.0
Good
rated by 583 men
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rated by 4.3k men
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Job security
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Galfar Salaries

Galfar salaries have received with an average score of 3.6 out of 5 by 655 employees.

HSE Advisor

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₹7.2 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

Construction Management

(33 salaries)
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₹12.5 L/yr - ₹41.1 L/yr

Mechanical Engineer

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₹6 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

Civil Engineer

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₹6 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

Piping Engineer

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₹5.3 L/yr - ₹16.8 L/yr

Electrical Engineer

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₹7.5 L/yr - ₹22.8 L/yr

Piping Supervisor

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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr

Planning Engineer

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₹9.2 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr

Quantity Surveyor

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₹9.5 L/yr - ₹18.6 L/yr

Senior Planning Engineer

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₹10.1 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr

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Galfar FAQs

When was Galfar founded?
Galfar was founded in 1972. The company has been operating for 53 years primarily in the Engineering & Construction sector.
Where is the Galfar headquarters located?
Galfar is headquartered in Muscat.
How many employees does Galfar have in India?
Galfar currently has more than 2,400+ employees in India. Construction & Site Engineering department appears to have the highest employee count in Galfar based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Galfar have good work-life balance?
Galfar has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 600+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 79% employees rated Galfar 4 or above, while 21% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read Galfar work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Galfar good for career growth?
Career growth at Galfar is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.0. 21% employees rated Galfar 3 or below, while 79% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading Galfar promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in Galfar?
Working at Galfar comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for job security, skill development and work life balance. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, based on 600+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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