Not for high achievers - Project Manager Mott MacDonald Employee Review

3.0
Mar 13, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great opportunities for growth as a junior staff member Good technical excellence development for average workers Overall a good culture

Cons

Not good for high achievers as careers are mapped based on average or below average performers. Lacking motivation due to there not being enough stretch roles available.

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Mott MacDonald Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re pleased you’ve recognised the opportunities for growth, technical development, and the positive culture at Mott MacDonald. We also acknowledge your comments regarding career progression. Supporting all our people at every stage of their career is a key focus for us. That’s why we’ve introduced our new People Commitments—to ensure all colleagues, at every stage, have clear opportunities for learning, career growth, recognition, and personal fulfilment. We’re committed to investing in development and creating an environment where everyone can thrive. As a current employee, we encourage you to take advantage of regular connected conversations, particularly during your Q1 and quarterly catch ups. We also recommend reviewing the resources that are available to all colleagues, including opportunities for mentoring, our internal career opportunities boards, and a plethora of other resources intended to create a culture of continuous learning and growth. In addition, please do speak with your line manager or local HR Team for further guidance and support. Thank you again for sharing your perspective.

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5.0
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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
3d
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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