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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3K reviews
5.0
Feb 1, 2026

Work life balance

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Strong work life balance emphasis and a good safety culture.

Cons

Not that I can think of right now.

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Mott MacDonald Response
4mo
Thank you for offering such positive feedback after more than five years with the company. We are pleased that our emphasis on work life balance and our safety culture supported you throughout your time here. Hearing that you left without any significant concerns is truly appreciated. We value the time and expertise you brought to Mott MacDonald and we wish you all the best in your future career.
4.0
Feb 1, 2026

Experience

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good opportunities Exciting projects If working in a good team, they provide good support

Cons

Pay lower than market Experience depends on people you are working with Divided into divisions which feels sometimes like a few companies with different policies in one company, although they are trying to align better now

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Mott MacDonald Response
4mo
We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective following more than three years with Mott MacDonald. It is great to know that you valued the opportunities and enjoyed the challenging and rewarding projects you worked on. Your feedback about pay levels and the differences between teams and divisions is important to us. We are working hard to improve alignment across the company so colleagues have a more consistent experience regardless of team or location. Thank you for the part you played in our organisation and we hope your next steps bring continued growth.
5.0
Jan 31, 2026

Best place to work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Mott MacDonald is an employee-owned consultancy that provides a global platform for every individual to demonstrate their potential and grow collectively. Supportive leadership prioritizes both professional development and financial success, empowering you to own your career path. They foster a culture of integrity where individual contributions are recognized, and achievements are credited to the rightful innovators, ensuring you have the mentorship and resources to shape a rewarding future

Cons

Nothing as such, there is only thing that should be impleted, that is Retention policy.

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Mott MacDonald Response
4mo
Thank you for your positive review! We look forward to seeing your career continue to grow at Mott MacDonald.
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