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?

"They were very flexible which provided a good work/life balance." ((in 250 reviews)); "People are great and genuinely want to make a difference." ((in 243 reviews)); "Good culture and friendly." ((in 225 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and helpful." ((in 124 reviews)); "Great working environment and people!" ((in 91 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Mott MacDonald according to real employee reviews?

"Salary low and no promotion" ((in 199 reviews)); "low pay and countryside location" ((in 93 reviews)); "Senior management are cold and inaccessible" ((in 42 reviews)); "Some managers have unrealistic expectations for the amount of work you can do in a certain time period." ((in 34 reviews)); "no training or resources to expand myself constant deadlines and really felt like I was a number and not a person" ((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 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

5.0

Dec 2, 2025

Good Culture at workplace

Project lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Give more independence to learn and grow

Cons

Sometimes you will end up taking more responsibilities

Mott MacDonald Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It is great to hear that you valued the independence to learn and grow during your time here. We appreciate your comment about taking on additional responsibilities. We understand this can sometimes feel challenging, and we will continue to review how we support colleagues in managing workload effectively. Thank you again for your feedback and best wishes for your future career.

5.0

Dec 2, 2025

Rivers and Flooding

Summer placement

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of tasks and fast-paced.

Cons

More responsibility would be better.

Mott MacDonald Response

6mo

We are grateful for your feedback and pleased that you have found opportunities for development and autonomy in your role. Your observation about taking on extra responsibilities is noted. We aim to provide growth opportunities while ensuring balance, and your comments will help us as we review these areas. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.

3.0

Dec 1, 2025

Nice place to work

Electrical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible, great support, good company values

Cons

Low salary, rigid structure to promotion

Mott MacDonald Response

7mo

We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback. It is great to hear that you value flexibility and the support available to you. Your point about salary alignment and career progression is helpful. We will continue to review these areas to ensure we remain competitive and provide clear opportunities for growth. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts.

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