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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3.0
Jan 20, 2026

Town Planning

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Company has good and clear values, employee owned, staff are generally friendly and nice to work with. Bonus is good as is work/life balance. Quarterly reviews are good in theory as opposed to traditional annual reviews. Graduates are very well looked after.

Cons

Workload is not particularly varied, lots of rail and water mostly. HS2 is a big project for the team and you can be expected to be on it as long as needed. I was initially told I would be on it for 6 months part time and was on for three years full time often being told not to ask when coming off. The quarterly connected conversations are good in theory, sadly I would often set goals and objectives that could not be realised due to being on one long term project. It was a shame that I didn’t feel that I had a clear path to promotion and not to get feedback on how to achieve it.

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Mott MacDonald Response
5mo
We appreciate you taking the time to provide a balanced reflection of your experience. It is good to know that you felt supported by colleagues and benefited from our values, ownership structure and our focus on a healthy work life balance. We also understand your concerns about extended time on major projects and how this limited your ability to pursue objectives set during connected conversations. Your feedback on the need for clearer communication about project length and more visible promotion routes is important and will be considered as we continue to strengthen our processes. Thank you for your honesty and for the positive impact you made during your years at Mott MacDonald.
3.0
Jan 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good culture and very supportive people

Cons

Promotions based on time, not merit

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Mott MacDonald Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We are glad to hear that you value the culture and supportive colleagues at Mott MacDonald. We also appreciate your honesty about progression. Feedback like this helps us continue improving how we recognise development and achievement. We want everyone to feel their growth is based on their contribution and we are working to strengthen our processes. If you would like to share more, we encourage you to speak with your manager or reach out to HR so we can better understand your experience.
4.0
Jan 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good starting graduate salary (32k) Nice people to work with Good location in London (Fleet Place) Good opportunities for working internationally

Cons

Slow salary increases Poor bonuses

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Mott MacDonald Response
5mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It is great to hear that you value the starting opportunities at Mott MacDonald including the graduate salary the supportive teams and the chance to work internationally. We are pleased that the location and the people around you have contributed positively to your career journey. We also appreciate your honesty about salary progression and bonuses. These are important aspects of feeling recognised and rewarded and feedback from long serving colleagues helps guide the improvements we continue to work toward. Your perspective is very helpful as we review how we support development throughout a career. Thank you again for your thoughtful review and for your continued contribution.
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