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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5.0
Jan 23, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Many employees cite strong work-life balance, reasonable hours, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements — important if you value personal time alongside your career.

Cons

A frequent critique is that pay and salary growth are on the lower side compared to some competitors, and promotions can be slow.

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Mott MacDonald Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing your reflections after your time with Mott MacDonald. We are pleased that you found the environment a positive place to learn and appreciated the balance between personal time and professional growth. Your point about pay levels and the pace of promotions is important and continues to be an area we review carefully in each region. We value the contribution you made during your years with us and wish you continued success in your career.
3.0
Jan 23, 2026

Full set

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

friendly environment and work life balance

Cons

slow increment of salary with experience oriented

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Mott MacDonald Response
5mo
Thank you for the years you spent with Mott MacDonald and for sharing this feedback. We are glad you experienced a friendly environment and a positive work life balance. We hear your concern about the pace of salary growth and how progression can feel tied to experience. We continue to review our reward approach in each market to support fair progression and clearer expectations.
4.0
Jan 23, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Work-life balance Growth Professional Visibility

Cons

In line with any growing organisation, we can improve upon our systems and processes.

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Mott MacDonald Response
5mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your continued commitment over the years. It is great to hear that you value the work life balance and opportunities for growth at Mott MacDonald. Your point about strengthening systems and processes is well taken and reflects the realities of a growing organisation. We are focusing on simplifying workflows and clarifying ownership so teams can spend more time on client impact. If you have specific suggestions we would welcome them through your line manager or HR.
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