It's not a good place to work, despite the reviews - Civil Engineer Mott MacDonald Employee Review

1.0
Jan 26, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

I made some good friends here, there are decent people around.

Cons

Presenteeism is rife, there's no flexibility in that sense and it may make you anxious. Some managers have unrealistic expectations for the amount of work you can do in a certain time period. Not much support. People are not willing to take the time to teach you because they're either too busy or assume you shouldn't need teaching anything. Favouritism is a big issue in some departments - it can either make or break your career. Poor pay. Toxic environments where people enjoy gossiping and talking badly about each other.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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Mott MacDonald Response
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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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