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

Company ratings over time

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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

Dec 4, 2025

Project Administrator

Project administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good working environment,good projects,good leadership team

Cons

Nothing to say ,It was all good

Mott MacDonald Response

6mo

We’re thrilled to hear such positive feedback from a valued team member! Creating a great working environment and delivering exciting projects is at the heart of what we do, and it’s wonderful to know this resonates with you. Thank you for your commitment and for helping us make Mott MacDonald a great place to work.

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

Dec 3, 2025

Not great for business support professionals

Graphic desginer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Big company, Clear structure and regional management.

Cons

Not supportive for non-fee earning professionals.

Mott MacDonald Response

6mo

Thank you for your review and for highlighting both positives and areas for improvement. We’re proud of our strong structure and management, but we acknowledge your point about support for non-fee-earning professionals. This is something we’re committed to addressing, and we welcome further insights to help us create a more balanced and supportive workplace for everyone.

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Not great for business support professionals

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