Worst management ever. Trying to use you as much as possible without caring for your personal development or wishes. - Anonymous employee Mott MacDonald Employee Review
1.0
Mar 5, 2020
Anonymous employee
Current employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
Good profile clients, some good projects
Cons
The day to day work is very dull, no room for change or challenge. Very strict timesheets to reach maximum utilisation, that ends up to working over hours for no recognition.
Mott MacDonald Response
6y
Thank you for writing a review, we really appreciate the time taken to provide feedback.
As a current employee, we would recommend speaking with your line manager regarding career progression. Our new approach launches soon across the Group with more emphasis on regular dialogue to solve challenges and develop your career. You’ll hear more about this soon. Your hiring manager can also liaise with our dedicated learning and development team to discuss opportunities available to you.
Niche software dev BU followed through with employment offer after 6 month contract-to-hire period. Provided me FMLA and even additional 2 weeks paid maternity leave without any legal obligation. Hybrid remote/office-based strategy supported work-life balance. Employee-ownership of company strengthened team mentality. Improved my resource management skills, built network via enterprise training sessions, increased GIS and agile methodology domain knowledge, and learned interesting facts about sustainability and construction engineering environmental design dependencies. Also, I felt heard and valued after my project risk reporting was addressed by leadership and a major issue avoided.
Cons
My labor cost became commercially restrictive after leadership changes at a strategic client. I was impacted during an Oct. Reduction in Force post a re-org.
Mott MacDonald Response
2d
It is positive to read such detailed and thoughtful feedback about your experience. The opportunities you describe, from developing technical expertise and resource management skills to building networks and expanding your knowledge of sustainability and engineering, reflect exactly the kind of growth we hope people gain during their time with us.
We are also particularly pleased to hear that you felt listened to and valued when raising project risks. Creating a culture where people feel able to speak up and contribute is incredibly important, and it is rewarding to know that your input helped support a positive outcome.
At the same time, we appreciate your openness about the circumstances surrounding your departure. Organisational and client changes can have a significant impact on individuals and teams, and we recognise how challenging those situations can be.
Thank you for your kind words about integrity, respect and transparency. We are grateful for the contribution you made during your time with Mott MacDonald and are especially pleased to hear that you would consider recommending or rejoining us in the future.
Mott MacDonald is a great company to work for if you’re starting out
Cons
Growth timeline. If you’re looking for continuous growth opportunities, be patient
Mott MacDonald Response
1w
Starting your career can be a defining period, so it is great to hear that Mott MacDonald provides a positive foundation for professional development. We are pleased that your overall experience led you to recommend us and that you saw the business as a good place for people beginning their careers.
We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the pace of progression. Career growth is important at every stage, and we recognise that expectations around development and advancement can vary from person to person. We continue to focus on providing opportunities for learning, development and career progression across the business.
Thank you for sharing your experience.