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

(3,211 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 3,211 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 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.

5.0

Dec 3, 2025

great company

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

work life balance, good salary

Cons

constant changes in management, lots of useless overhead

Mott MacDonald Response

6mo

We appreciate your review and your long-standing contribution to Mott MacDonald. It’s great to hear that work-life balance and reward have been positives for you. We understand that frequent management changes and overhead can be challenging, and we’re actively working to simplify processes and maintain consistency for our people.

3.0

Oct 2, 2025

It was great but lacked growth

Engineer i - design

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good team and flexibility with mott

Cons

lack of growth with mott

Mott MacDonald Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to reflect on your experience with us. We’re glad to know that aspects of your time here were positive and that you felt supported by your colleagues. We also appreciate your perspective on areas where we can do better. Creating meaningful career pathways is something we’re continuously working on and we value insights that help us grow. We’re grateful for your time with us and wish you every success in your next chapter.

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