Micromanaged - Anonymous employee Mott MacDonald Employee Review

2.0
Mar 23, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The pros: hybrid working model and a slightly higher wage compared to other companies.

Cons

There are absolutely no processes or governance, I find it amazing that a company this size has lasted so long without this. Third party tenders are no done properly and I feel like it's if they knew senior management they would get the work. This meant that the we had technologies that weren't right for the job at hand and ended up being alot more expensive. The worst thing though was the micromanagement.

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Mott MacDonald Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are pleased to hear that the hybrid working model and competitive pay were positives for you during your time at Mott MacDonald. We are genuinely sorry to read how frustrating your wider experience felt. That is not the environment we aim to create, and we recognise the impact this can have when expectations, processes or ways of working are unclear. We continue to focus on strengthening governance, improving consistency across projects and empowering teams to work with greater clarity and trust. Feedback like this is important to us, even when it is difficult to hear. It helps inform ongoing improvements across leadership, project delivery and how we support our people. We appreciate you sharing your perspective and wish you every success in the next chapter of your career.

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Early career experiences can really shape how people view the industry, so it is great to see you found the projects interesting during your internship. We also appreciate your honest feedback about quieter periods. Finding the right balance between giving interns meaningful work and managing project demands can be a challenge at times, and it is something we continue to work on to make sure placements feel engaging and valuable throughout. Thank you for sharing your experience and for the contribution you made during your internship in Boston.
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