Poorly run transport division - Principal Transport Planner Mott MacDonald Employee Review

2.0
Jan 7, 2021
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Pros

Technically very good individuals. Really nice people to work with on a day to day basis. Some global opportunities.

Cons

The management of the transport division does not look after employees fairly. The transport division does not adhere to wider company people policies and values. Poor transport business strategy left the division vulnerable and subsequently led to substantial redundancies in 2020, including graduates. Lack of vision and willingness to invest in training, research and development, and thought leadership. Always behind the curve.

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Mott MacDonald Response
5y
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback, it means a lot to us and we will always review as an organisation. 2020 was a challenging year for the industry, with some projects stopping suddenly and the pandemic impacting on other opportunities, leading to some difficult decisions having to be made within our Integrated Transport division (part of the Transportation unit). Whilst this was challenging and understandably very difficult for those impacted, the division continued to follow our company policies, including those relating to our people and ongoing investments. In 2021, the division is in a stronger position with some exciting and innovative projects that we are continuing to deliver for our clients and provide opportunities for our staff with a renewed focus on professional excellence, innovation and training.

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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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