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      Mott MacDonald

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      Mott MacDonald reviews

      3.9

      78% would recommend to a friend

      (3,207 total reviews)
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      James Harris

      89% approve of CEO

      64% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Mott MacDonald has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,207 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
      May 20, 2026

      Mott MacDonald

      Engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      A good number of rigorous technical colleagues

      Cons

      Not enough technical engineers guiding and or not having authority to make management decisions for the good of their teams Teams are very siloed and digital innovation uptake is very slow Not winning enough work

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      Mott MacDonald Response
      1mo
      Thank you for your review and for sharing your perspective. It is encouraging to hear that you recognise the strength of the technical community across the business. We understand your concerns around technical leadership, siloed working, pace of digital adoption and the flow of work. These are areas we continue to focus on, particularly in strengthening collaboration across teams, supporting innovation and ensuring that technical expertise is recognised and able to influence decisions. We also appreciate your thoughtful advice on graduate development, creating stronger team connections and fostering accountability. We value feedback that challenges us to improve and helps shape how we move forward.
      4.0
      May 19, 2026

      Smart colleagues and projects but slow career growth

      Graduate investment appraisal advisor
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Smart people, interesting projects, okay benefits

      Cons

      Slow progression in organization, required chartership which does cost time and money but adds no value

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      Mott MacDonald Response
      1mo
      Thank you for your review and for sharing your perspective following your time with us in Reading. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed working with your colleagues and found the project work engaging. We understand your concerns around progression and chartership requirements. Supporting our graduates to develop and progress is a key focus, and feedback like this helps us reflect on how we can improve clarity, support and the overall experience of professional development. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and wish you every success going forward.
      3.0
      May 14, 2026

      Hybrid work with salary, but job security concerns

      Project controller
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Salary, work culture depends on manager, Hybrid

      Cons

      Job security, Nothing more than that

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      Mott MacDonald Response
      1mo
      Thank you for your review and for sharing your experience. We are pleased to hear that hybrid working and aspects of the working culture have been positive for you. We also appreciate your honest comment regarding job security. We understand how important stability and clarity are, particularly early in your career, and we continue to focus on open communication and supporting our people. Thank you again for sharing your perspective and for being part of our team.
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