Don't get your hopes up - Administrator Mott MacDonald Employee Review

2.0
Oct 14, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The role is pretty straightforward, and they provide free life assurance.

Cons

Mott MacDonald sell themselves as a employee owned firm, so you would hope that you would feel this as an employee. Unfortunately this is not so, the benefits go to the senior members of the company, and lower graded employees don't get a look in. For example, at the start of Covid compulsory pay cuts were introduced. This was a sliding scale of percentage cuts with higher grades having a slightly larger reduction. Sounds good - until you realise that the higher grades had big bonuses the month before, and the shareholding employees would still be getting their dividends. The cuts to lower grades push the lowest paid employees (of which administrators are!) into poverty, but no one seems to care. Administrators are replaceable, the company only looks after the talent. I've worked for a few firms over the years, and I've never felt as jaded or disalisioned by any as much as I have with Mott MacDonald.

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Mott MacDonald Response
5y
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback, we really appreciate it. As a current employee, we would encourage you to have a confidential conversation with your HR advisor. This will allow you to speak in confidence and allow us to ensure we are doing what we can to review areas in the future to make a difference and to help you too. The wellbeing of staff is of huge importance to us and we would like to ensure that we are giving you all the support required.

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Mott MacDonald Response
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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.
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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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