Does Mott MacDonald pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Mott MacDonald employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Mott MacDonald. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Mott MacDonald?

78% of Mott MacDonald employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Mott MacDonald 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Mott MacDonald?

Project Manager (152) , Engineer (124) , Civil Engineer (105) , Consultant (79) , Graduate Engineer (79) , Graduate Civil Engineer (74) , Senior Project Manager (55) , Assistant Project Manager (51) , Senior Engineer (48) , Structural Engineer (44) , Senior Consultant (39) , Mechanical Engineer (38) , Principal Engineer (38) , Intern (37) , Geotechnical Engineer (24)

What are the pros of working at Mott MacDonald according to real employee reviews?

"People are great and genuinely want to make a difference." ((in 250 reviews)); "They were very flexible which provided a good work/life balance." ((in 248 reviews)); "Good culture and friendly." ((in 221 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and helpful." ((in 134 reviews)); "Great working environment and people!" ((in 96 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Mott MacDonald according to real employee reviews?

"Low salary and increment given" ((in 201 reviews)); "Low pay and sometimes could have very hard workload" ((in 90 reviews)); "Healthcare benefits could be better." ((in 49 reviews)); "Senior management are cold and inaccessible" ((in 40 reviews)); "No bonus and increment." ((in 32 reviews))

What are employees saying about Mott MacDonald layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Mott MacDonald layoffs and their outlook for job security at Mott MacDonald in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Mott MacDonald locations?

Iselin , New York , Houston , Seattle , San Jose , Pensacola , San Francisco , Boston , Westwood , Washington , Austin , Pearland , Hattiesburg , Los Angeles , West Springfield , Atlanta , Newark , Chicago , Arlington , Buffalo , Charlotte , Raleigh , Denver , Philadelphia , Miami , The Woodlands , Lakewood , Freehold , Jersey City , Old Bridge

Mott MacDonald reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(3,207 total reviews)

James Harris

89% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Apr 23, 2026

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Assistant quanitity surveyor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good environment and good people

Cons

long working hour and pay is low

Mott MacDonald Response

1mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for being part of Mott MacDonald. It is great to hear that you value the working environment and the people around you, as we know how important both are in creating a positive day to day experience. We also appreciate your honest feedback on working hours and pay. We recognise that these are important factors and we continue to review how we support our teams to ensure workloads are manageable and our reward offering remains fair and competitive. Thank you again for your openness and for your contribution to the team.

5.0

Apr 23, 2026

Good company

Digital engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Company to work. Excellant worklife balance

Cons

Pay is low compared to others

Mott MacDonald Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your positive feedback. It is encouraging to hear that you enjoy working at Mott MacDonald and that work life balance has supported you in your role. We also appreciate your honest comment regarding pay. We recognise that this is an important consideration and we continue to review our reward frameworks to ensure they are fair and competitive within local markets. Thank you again for your openness and for being part of the team.

4.0

Apr 22, 2026

N/A

Assistant project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Worklife Balance, Social Aspect, Variety of Projects, Learning & Development

Cons

Other than pay, everything is excellent

Mott MacDonald Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your time at Mott MacDonald. It is encouraging to hear that you value the working environment, the people and culture, the range of projects and the opportunities to learn and grow. We also appreciate your honest comment on pay. We know this is an important factor and we continue to review our reward approach regularly to ensure it remains fair, competitive and reflective of the skills and contributions of our people. Feedback like yours helps inform those discussions. Thank you again for your openness and for being part of our team.

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