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?

"Good work life balance and rich in knowledge sharing" ((in 254 reviews)); "People are great and genuinely want to make a difference." ((in 249 reviews)); "Good culture and friendly." ((in 227 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and helpful." ((in 138 reviews)); "Great working environment and people!" ((in 92 reviews))

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

"Salary low and no promotion" ((in 202 reviews)); "low pay and countryside location" ((in 92 reviews)); "Senior management are cold and inaccessible" ((in 42 reviews)); "No bonus and increment." ((in 33 reviews)); "Some managers have unrealistic expectations for the amount of work you can do in a certain time period." ((in 33 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

5.0

Feb 15, 2026

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly and supportive culture, lots of opportunities to develop

Cons

None that come to mind

Mott MacDonald Response

4mo

We appreciate your review and are pleased to know that you enjoy the supportive culture and the opportunities to grow within the company. It is great to hear that your time at Mott MacDonald has been so positive. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

3.0

Feb 13, 2026

Great people, company gone downhill

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lovely people to work with

Cons

False promises from management - out of touch with reality “on the ground” Lack of interesting work, challenging for those in early careers to get the experience required for professional development Many staff on downtime for long periods of time

Mott MacDonald Response

4mo

We appreciate you sharing such a candid review. It is positive to know that you value the people you work with. We also take your comments seriously regarding the availability of engaging work, the experience for early career professionals and communication from leadership. These points matter, and we are committed to reviewing how we resource projects, how we support development and how we keep teams informed. Thank you for offering insights that contribute to these ongoing improvements.

4.0

Feb 11, 2026

Looks after employees

Business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Progression, support and inclusion are important values of the company

Cons

Business process decisions/changes are not always communicated well

Mott MacDonald Response

4mo

Thank you for your balanced feedback. It is encouraging to hear that you experienced strong support, inclusion and opportunities for growth while at Mott MacDonald. We acknowledge your point about communication around business decisions. This is an area we continually review so that teams feel informed and connected.

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