Mott MacDonald reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(3,219 total reviews)
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James Harris

89% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Mott MacDonald has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,219 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Mott MacDonald employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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3K reviews
3.0
Jul 4, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay if you’re a Tech Director. friendly people and good culture/social events.

Cons

Low pay for junior staff and difficult to get promoted. Some poor/unqualified management which can allow toxicity to continue.

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Mott MacDonald Response
12mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're pleased to hear that you've found the culture, social environment, and aspects of the team dynamic to be positive. We appreciate your honest feedback regarding pay progression for junior staff and concerns around management quality. While we aim to foster a fair and inclusive environment at all levels, we recognise that there are areas where we can do better. Feedback like yours is important in helping us identify where improvements are needed, particularly in supporting career development and ensuring leadership standards are consistently upheld. As a current employee, we would encourage you to have an honest and open discussion with your line manager about your career aspirations and development opportunities. Thank you again for your openness—your insights are valued and help us continue to evolve as an organisation
5.0
Jul 4, 2025

PM role review

Recommend
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Pros

- Plenty of learning opportunities available - Agile working - Plenty of projects to get involved in - Friendly work environment

Cons

- The salary is low considering the required experience. - The workload is heavy, - Frequent structural and management changes create uncertainty among employees.

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Mott MacDonald Response
12mo
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're pleased to hear that you've found the working environment friendly and that you've had access to a wide range of learning opportunities and projects. Agile working is something we continue to review, so it's great to know it's making a positive impact. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding salary, workload, and the effects of structural and management changes. While we strive to offer competitive compensation and a sustainable workload, we recognise that these areas can sometimes fall short of expectations. Organisational changes are often made with long-term improvements in mind. Still, we understand they can create uncertainty, and we’re working to improve how we communicate and support our people through these transitions. Thank you again for sharing your experience; your insights are valuable in helping us continue to grow and improve.
3.0
Jul 3, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good salary and good team

Cons

Work pressure was high no matter what it looks from outside

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Mott MacDonald Response
12mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're pleased to hear that you found the salary competitive and had a positive relationship with your team—both are things we strive to get right. We also acknowledge your comments regarding work pressure. While we aim to create a balanced and supportive environment, we understand that workloads can sometimes feel intense, and we’re continually working to improve how we manage demands across teams. We appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best in your future endeavours.
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