Mott MacDonald reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(3,209 total reviews)
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James Harris

89% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

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).

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4.0
Feb 21, 2026

Glassdoor Review

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Get to Work on projects in different sectors. Work independently. Good Culture

Cons

Need to scale up its India business

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Mott MacDonald Response
4mo
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for your long service with the company. It is great to know that you valued the culture and the variety of work available. We understand your point about scaling the India business and are committed to building capability where it supports long term success. We appreciate you sharing your experience.
5.0
Feb 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent people, genuine commitment to flexibility and people having lives outside of work, lots of drive to do a great job and support people to do their best, lots of opportunities if you are ambitious

Cons

Fast-growing team and changing industry means that while things are interesting they can also be stressful.

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Mott MacDonald Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and for your long service with Mott MacDonald. It is great to hear that you feel supported, appreciate the focus on flexibility and enjoy the opportunities available for those who want to progress. Thank you also for noting that a fast‑moving environment can sometimes feel stressful. We understand this and are committed to helping teams manage change in a sustainable way.
4.0
Feb 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Motts works with some pretty big and interesting clients and projects. High level of flexibility. Capable, friendly and helpful colleagues.

Cons

Top heavy, internal politics between divisions, management system is outdated (CB) and too risk averse. Training days are limited. Internal functions such as HR are detached from staff and problems take a long time to be resolved and often forgotten about / ignored unless serious.

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Mott MacDonald Response
4mo
We appreciate your thoughtful review. It is encouraging to know that you enjoy working with major clients and interesting projects, and that flexibility and supportive colleagues have had a positive impact on your experience. At the same time, we take seriously your feedback regarding internal politics, risk aversion, training availability and communication from support functions. These issues matter and we are committed to addressing them through better coordination, clearer communication and continued investment in people and processes. Thank you for sharing your insights.
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