Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai Executive Engineer - Civil Reviews

Likes

This is a local self government office of a highest status and is the largest municipal corporation in Asia having a budget of more than ₹27000 crores, bigger than many Indian states. It provides a great opportunity to work in government sector and to provide and be a part of civic services, which is a satisfying. As such Mumbai is run by Engineers working in various departments like water supply, sewarage, solid waste management, bridges, planning & design, construction, roads and storm water drains, garden, development plan and building proposals to name a few. Training and upgradation of knowledge is an essential part of the service which has been taken care of at corporation's own civic training and research centre at Borivali and now a new 15000sqmtr capacity building complex at Powai. 100% Job security is the most attractive feature subject to following an honest practice. As seen in all government organisations, growth and promotions are not related to one's performance or merit but on the seniority alone subject to the policy of reservation at intake and promotions too. Teammates are courteous in general, salary is as per 6th pay commission, appraisal is for namesake as promotions are as per seniority, leave travel assistance is given once in two years, work place politics is at par with any corporate office, political interference is tremendous, learning opportunities are limited, innovations are seldom appreciated, work-life balance is one's own strategy. Overall a good organisation to do something good to the society but power to do the same are limited....Read More

Dislikes

In one word, political interference and misuse of power by superiors pressure tactics are irking and detrimental to one's desire to deliver and do some good work for welfare of society.

Work Details

I enjoyed working here in spite of all odds and developed my own techniques to tackle all sorts of obstacles in every department I worked and eventually got appreciated.Good convincing ability through powerful, knowledgeable presentation & reporting helps

Work days: Alternate Saturday off (Strict Timings) 

Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City.