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 255 reviews)); "Good culture and friendly." ((in 241 reviews)); "Good work life balance and rich in knowledge sharing" ((in 240 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and helpful." ((in 134 reviews)); "working environment is good & my mean space to work independent and appreciate ideas provided and implement the same to work as 1 team." ((in 104 reviews))

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

"Salary low and no promotion" ((in 193 reviews)); "Low pay and sometimes could have very hard workload" ((in 85 reviews)); "Senior management are cold and inaccessible" ((in 44 reviews)); "Some managers have unrealistic expectations for the amount of work you can do in a certain time period." ((in 35 reviews)); "no training or resources to expand myself constant deadlines and really felt like I was a number and not a person" ((in 34 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

(3,209 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 3,209 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

Mar 9, 2026

Cliquey, but wins big projects

Construction engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent contract management and proposals Great coworkers High praise for projects

Cons

Hard to move up in seniority Little to no bonuses Work culture is slow

Mott MacDonald Response

3mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your reflections. It is encouraging to hear that you valued the strength of our contract management, the quality of the teams you worked with and the recognition your projects received during your time with us. You also highlighted areas that did not work as well for you, including progression, bonuses and aspects of the culture. Feedback like this helps us understand where improvements are needed so we can continue to evolve how we support our people and develop clearer opportunities for growth. We appreciate the contribution you made during your years at Mott MacDonald and wish you well for the future.

2.0

Mar 28, 2025

Review

Water engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Variety of projects to work on

Cons

Upper management needs to work on alloting projects.

2.0

Mar 27, 2025

standard engineering firm

Engineer 4

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

they'll put you on a lot of projects, expose you to job sites, and internal committees for networking

Cons

low pay, minimum vacation days

Mott MacDonald Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're glad you appreciated the diverse project opportunities, exposure to onsite opportunities, and the networking possibilities through internal committees. These are aspects we strive to excel in to provide a comprehensive professional experience. We also acknowledge your concerns regarding compensation and vacation days. Your feedback is valuable and will be taken into consideration as we continuously work to improve our policies and ensure a balanced and rewarding work environment for all our people.

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