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
2.0
Jun 28, 2025
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Pros

Competitive pay, fantastic benefits such as 6 month paid maternity pay.

Cons

Highly performance-driven culture with little tolerance for learning curves, even at graduate level. Many employees were placed on extended probation or PIP plans which were not SMART targets, creating a culture of fear and pressure rather than support. Some of my colleagues felt a lot of shame around this, but did feel better when they learned it was not a unique experience (as I think management expected most people not to talk of such things). Allegedly staff were questioned about toilet breaks which concerns about micromanagement. The company promotes inclusivity in theory, but this is not consistently reflected in practice.

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Mott MacDonald Response
1y
Thank you for sharing such a detailed and thoughtful review. We're genuinely sorry to hear that your experience at Mott MacDonald did not meet your expectations or ours, and we appreciate your openness in highlighting both the positives and the areas where you felt let down. We're glad to hear that you found the pay and benefits, particularly the maternity policy, to be competitive and supportive. These are areas we continue to invest in to ensure our people feel valued and cared for. Your feedback regarding the performance culture, onboarding experience, and support for graduates is deeply concerning and taken seriously. We understand how critical it is to create an environment where early career professionals feel safe, supported, and able to learn. We’re committed to reviewing these concerns to ensure they are addressed appropriately. Your suggestions around onboarding, mentoring, and graduate development are incredibly valuable. We agree that people are long-term investments, and we’re actively working to continuously review and improve our induction processes and support structures to better reflect that philosophy. Thank you again for your honesty and for taking the time to share your experience. We wish you all the very best in your future endeavours and appreciate your contribution during your time with us.
4.0
Jun 27, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Great people Flexible environment Respect

Cons

None So far so good

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Mott MacDonald Response
1y
Thank you for your positive review. We hope that your career continues to grow at Mott MacDonald!
4.0
Jun 27, 2025

Great culture and great people, not so great work

Anonymous employee
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Pros

- Great people to work with. - Great positive culture. - Flexible working policy

Cons

- Long periods of time on downtime. - Lack of meaningful work. - Resourcing issues despite abundant projects.

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Mott MacDonald Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're really pleased to hear that you enjoy working with your colleagues and appreciate our positive culture and flexible working policy; these are all things we’re proud to offer and continue to invest in. We value your honest feedback regarding downtime, the availability of meaningful work, and resourcing challenges. These are important issues, and we recognise the impact they can have on engagement and development. While we’re fortunate to have a strong pipeline of projects, we acknowledge that aligning the right people to the right opportunities in a timely way is important. Your insights are incredibly helpful as we continue to refine our processes and ensure everyone feels their time and talents are being well utilised. Thank you again for your contribution and for being part of the team.
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