Mott MacDonald Project Manager/Civil Engineer reviews

4.0

97% would recommend to a friend

(106 total reviews)
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James Harris

78% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Project Manager/Civil Engineer employees have rated Mott MacDonald with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 106 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Project Manager/Civil Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Mott MacDonald is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Project Manager/Civil Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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106 reviews
3.0
Nov 17, 2025

Current employee

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Pros

Teams are excellent, good people and good spread of age/experience groups.

Cons

Management.... Not necessarily problems specific to Mott MacDonald, but that's the point - we're meant 'stand out'.

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Mott MacDonald Response
7mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us so far. We take onboard your point about processes and their impact on morale. We are reviewing ways to simplify and streamline our systems so that they support efficiency without creating unnecessary barriers. Feedback like yours helps us focus on what matters most to our colleagues. Appreciate you sharing your perspective with us.
4.0
Oct 30, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of different work and training opportunities. Good benefits package.

Cons

Poor management and a disconnect between different layers of seniority.

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Mott MacDonald Response
8mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It’s great to hear that you’ve had access to varied work and training opportunities and that our benefits have been helpful. We appreciate your comments about management and the disconnect between different levels of seniority. This is something we’re working to improve through better communication and engagement across all teams. Your advice about recognising employees as individuals is important and aligns with the culture we want to strengthen. Thanks again for your feedback and for the valuable contribution you make to Mott MacDonald.
3.0
Oct 20, 2025

OK

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Inclusive culture with strong values and employee ownership. Global project exposure and career development opportunities. Flexible working and good work-life balance. Supportive teams and collaborative environment. Solid benefits and professional growth support

Cons

Slow career progression and unclear promotion paths. Pay may be below industry average and lacks transparency. Management quality varies across teams. Heavy admin workload can be frustrating. Experience depends heavily on your team or manager.

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Mott MacDonald Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are pleased to hear that you value our inclusive culture, flexible working arrangements and the opportunities for global project exposure. We're also pleased to hear that you feel well supported for your professional growth. We appreciate your feedback on career progression, transparency and workload. These are important areas and we are committed to improving clarity around promotion paths and pay, as well as reducing administrative burdens where possible. Your comments help us focus on what matters most to our colleagues. We value your input and will continue working to create an environment where everyone can thrive.
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