Mott MacDonald reviews

3.9

79% would recommend to a friend

(3,220 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 3,220 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
1.0
Nov 13, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Work life balance is good

Cons

Senior management tends to promote the same staff (talkers) every 6 months along with salary raises while the doers do all the work without recognition. Young unfit employees are getting titles of group leaders and line managers without being accurately assessed on their skills while staff are suffering with managers who reside in different regions and take all the team credit. Senior managers get their families hired without interviews and skill assessments. Talent acquisition does not do a great job in hiring talent but rather fill positions with known references. Unit HR is absent and not very involved with hearing concerns and staff issues, providing delayed responses and even ignoring requests by messages and emails, as much as acting busy to speak in person and choosing to only speak to people of choice. Suggestion to speak to HR regarding these concerns is useless.

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Mott MacDonald Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing such detailed feedback. We are pleased to hear that you value the work life balance we offer. Acknowledging the issues raised, we remain committed to fair recognition, transparent processes, and fostering a supportive workplace guided by our PRIDE and EDI values. We encourage you to raise issues through the confidential Speak Up service or by contacting your Division Manager directly, as these channels are designed to ensure concerns are heard and acted upon.
1.0
Jun 26, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Expert colleagues Good office location

Cons

No work life balance Corrupt and toxic environment Targeting people for raising concerns

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Mott MacDonald Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're glad to hear your positive comments about your colleagues and the working environment, but we’re sorry to hear about the concerns you've raised. We take all feedback seriously and are committed to creating a workplace where people feel safe and supported; if you would like to provide us with any further information on this, then please contact our Ethics and Compliance team directly. We also want to acknowledge your comments on employee ownership. Our recent enhancements to our employee ownership model are designed to give everyone a stake in the company’s success and a stronger voice in shaping its future. Our approach is designed with inclusivity and transparency in mind. Your feedback highlights the importance of continuing to listen, learn, and improve. Thank you again for taking the time to share your perspective, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavours.
2.0
Mar 14, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The company has a well-established infrastructure, offering an easily accessible office location and a hybrid work model. The settlement duration is reasonable.

Cons

Lack of Trust in Leadership. We struggle to trust senior staffs and line managers, as many prioritize personal growth over team development. A lack of transparent leadership and mentorship. Employee efforts are not equally valued, and recognition is inconsistent across teams. Overtime & Work-Life Balance. Employees are frequently expected to work beyond regular hours, including weekends, without additional compensation or acknowledgment. This practice leads to burnout, reduced productivity, and an unhealthy work-life balance. Project Planning & Execution Challenges. The project planning and scheduling team lacks efficiency, resulting in unrealistic deadlines and compromised deliverable quality. Poor task allocation creates unnecessary stress and last-minute rushes, negatively impacting both performance and morale. Mistakes by senior employees during planning often go unaddressed, while junior staff are held accountable for any delays. The KRA evaluation process does not consider documented evidence, leading to biased assessments and unfair performance reviews. This practice affects increments, promotions, and overall job satisfaction.

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Mott MacDonald Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about your experience with us. We’re sorry to hear about your concerns, and we take them seriously. Employee wellbeing, fairness and transparency are key focus areas Mott MacDonald prioritises, and we emphasise wellbeing amongst individuals and teams to promote a healthy work-life balance. We’re also committed to an environment where open and honest communication are the expectation, not the exception. Whilst we want each individual to feel comfortable in approaching their supervisor or management in instances where one believes we have fallen short of the policies or standards we expect, if they do not feel they are able to do that, colleagues can report concerns anonymously and confidentially through our SpeakUp platform. While we regret that your time with us did not meet your expectations, we value your perspective and will take your feedback into account as we strive to do better. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours.
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