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

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Mott MacDonald

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

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Culture & values

3.7

Career opportunities

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Senior management

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).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Dec 16, 2025

Good Company

It architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It was a nice and good company to work with nice people.

Cons

Now a days it becomes bad and not employee friendly company

5.0

Dec 11, 2025

An excellent place to work

Change management specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good staff and management. My team were excellent.

Cons

No cons. I've worked here for nearly 10 years and have no issues with staff or office culture.

5.0

Dec 10, 2025

Coordination, collaboration and proper information

Site electrical engineer/electrical inspector

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Over 16 years’ experience in the Electrical & MEP engineering design, estimates, supervision and maintenance for residential villas, commercial buildings, educational facility primarily in the emirates of UAE

Cons

Can handle pressure and can manage with less supervision.

Mott MacDonald Response

6mo

Your review means a lot to us. We are pleased you feel confident about the business outlook and CEO leadership and that teams are sharing proper information. The experience you bring in electrical and MEP engineering is valued by clients and colleagues. We want to balance autonomy with support so no one feels they must carry pressure alone. We will continue to focus on clear communication and accessible guidance on site and in the office. Please keep the conversation going with your manager and send any further suggestions to the people team. Thank you for helping us build a stronger workplace.

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