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?

"People are great and genuinely want to make a difference." ((in 256 reviews)); "Good work life balance and rich in knowledge sharing" ((in 246 reviews)); "Good culture and friendly." ((in 233 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and helpful." ((in 133 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 195 reviews)); "low pay and countryside location" ((in 91 reviews)); "Senior management are cold and inaccessible" ((in 41 reviews)); "Some managers have unrealistic expectations for the amount of work you can do in a certain time period." ((in 35 reviews)); "No bonus and increment." ((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

4.0

Jan 7, 2026

Good company

Digital consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

flexible working, good company culture

Cons

progression is not always clear

Mott MacDonald Response

5mo

We appreciate you sharing your thoughts and are glad to know that you value the flexibility and the culture within the company. At the same time we understand your point about progression sometimes lacking clarity. This is an area we are continually looking to strengthen so colleagues feel more informed about their next steps. Thank you for your openness and for being part of the team.

4.0

Jan 3, 2026

Great company

Water/wastewater engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Work Culture Great career advancement programs

Cons

There are no cons from my point of view

Mott MacDonald Response

5mo

We appreciate you sharing your thoughts and are pleased to hear that the culture and development opportunities have been valuable in your experience. Knowing that you currently see no areas of concern is encouraging and it helps reinforce the strengths we aim to build on. Thank you for your continued commitment and for being part of the team.

3.0

Jan 1, 2026

Work-life balance. No career growth

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work-life balance No overtime works

Cons

No new projects struggling with the budget

Mott MacDonald Response

5mo

Thank you for your honest review. We are glad that our focus on work life balance made a positive difference for you. We acknowledge your concerns about limited career growth and project availability and we are working to improve these aspects through new initiatives and investment. Your insights are valuable and we appreciate your contribution to our journey.

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