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?

79% 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 (153) , Engineer (124) , Civil Engineer (108) , 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 257 reviews)); "They were very flexible which provided a good work/life balance." ((in 245 reviews)); "Good culture and friendly." ((in 236 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and helpful." ((in 120 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 203 reviews)); "low pay and countryside location" ((in 92 reviews)); "Senior management are cold and inaccessible" ((in 43 reviews)); "no training or resources to expand myself constant deadlines and really felt like I was a number and not a person" ((in 36 reviews)); "Some managers have unrealistic expectations for the amount of work you can do in a certain time period." ((in 36 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?

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Mott MacDonald reviews

3.9

79% would recommend to a friend

(3,221 total reviews)

James Harris

89% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Culture & values

3.7

Career opportunities

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Senior management

Mott MacDonald has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,221 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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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

2.0

Nov 12, 2025

Progression is hard

Graduate ecologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Big company with usually benefits

Cons

Progression is very difficult with the rules changing all the time in favour of how the board are feeling

Mott MacDonald Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are pleased to hear that you recognise the benefits that come with being part of a large organisation. To support career growth, we offer the three-year Accelerate Your Future programme for our graduates. This programme is designed to help colleagues build skills, gain visibility and prepare for future roles through structured development and mentoring. We encourage you to speak with your line manager to discuss further. We understand your concerns about progression and the need for clarity in career development. We are committed to making our processes as transparent and consistent as possible and feedback like yours helps us identify where improvements are needed.

1.0

Nov 6, 2025

Flexible but poor progression in digital sector

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible working for most parts of the business Good colleagues Inclusive

Cons

Very poor career progression for colleagues in the digital sector. Almost non existent for most especially in technical areas. No reward for hard work and hours spent on technical work and years of knowledge. No proper recognition for loyalty. Very backwards culture (If you go above and beyond in your role that doesn't mean anything, if you do a presentation or 2 to those higher up and use buzzwords that is considered above and beyond). Some parts of the organisation are not flexible when this should be on a case by case basis in most companies. Rewards and recognition initiatives in some parts of the business are also more about who is most popular (most number of votes or nominations).

2.0

Oct 28, 2025

Highly corporate

Assistant gis consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High level of job security.

Cons

Poor management communication from senior executive group. Lack of career progression opportunities.

Mott MacDonald Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to share feedback on your experience with us. We appreciate your feedback regarding communication and career progression. These are important areas, and we continue to work on improving transparency and creating clearer development pathways for our people. Your comments help us focus on what matters most as we strive to enhance the experience for everyone. Thank you again for taking the time to provide your perspective and for the contribution you made during your time with us.

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