Will throw you in at the deep end - Civil Engineer Mott MacDonald Employee Review

5.0
May 22, 2020
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Pros

-Strong development towards chartership -Project management within first year -Technical skills develop quickly -Can access support across whole of Mott Macdonald -Others within the business are very helpful and willing to give their time -Respectful of work hours to give a healthy work life balance -Happy to allow me to work from home (back in 2018 before it was normal for engineers!) -Lots of site work and problem solving with design and build projects

Cons

-Most work falls on graduate engineers within MMB as there is a lack of engineers between 3 and 10 years experience so you end up pressured by management -You have to learn fast as the rest of the team (design lead, contracts manager, QS and site team) will expect you to produce and update a design programme, a cost estimate and hold regular meetings with client and team on progress. At first it feels like everyone is leaning on you as the vulnerable little graduate but you come out of it much stronger and wiser -Based in an office far from a city centre -Long commute unless you live in Shropshire -Long drives to sites especially when I had to move to the Derby office -Basically would be an ideal job for young engineers if it was next to somewhere fun

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5.0
Jul 8, 2026
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Pros

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.

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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.
4.0
Jul 1, 2026
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Pros

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

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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.
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