Lots of favouritism - Engineering Geologist Mott MacDonald Employee Review

3.0
May 25, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay Ok work Lots of technical staff

Cons

Favouritism Hard to get promoted

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Mott MacDonald Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're pleased to hear that you find the pay competitive and value the opportunity to work alongside a strong team of technical professionals. Your comments about the nature of the work and the calibre of your colleagues are encouraging and reflect our commitment to maintaining a technically robust environment. We also acknowledge your concerns regarding favouritism and the challenges around progression. These are important matters, and we take them extremely seriously. We are continually working to ensure that our processes are fair, transparent, and merit-based. Feedback like yours helps us identify areas where we can improve and better support our colleagues’ development. If you feel comfortable, we encourage you to speak with your line manager or a member of the HR team to share more specific feedback. Your voice is important, and we’re committed to making Mott MacDonald a place where everyone has the opportunity to grow. Thank you again for your insights and for being a valued member of our team.

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Mott MacDonald Response
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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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