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?

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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

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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

3.0

Dec 1, 2025

Mixed views

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some great, talented people with diverse perspectives. Had the chance to work on interesting projects that challenged me and expanded my knowledge & skills.

Cons

Divisional structure creates infighting or decisions where availability outweighs suitability. Communication can be inconsistent, with mixed messaging from leadership. Traditionally people focussed, now feels very American (utilisation focussed) Senior management appear busy, and work doesn’t always flow effectively to all levels. Very process oriented and risk averse - winning small to medium jobs becomes very hard.

4.0

Nov 30, 2025

Good worklife balance

Sr. civil engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Has one of the best work life balance if you are working in UK projects. Has growth opportunities if you are proactive enough

Cons

salary gets stagnant after 3 years, unless you perform exceptionally well

Mott MacDonald Response

7mo

We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback. It is encouraging to know that you have found a positive balance between work and life. Your point about salary stagnation and retaining skilled employees is noted. We are committed to exploring ways to improve progression and ensure that talented individuals feel valued. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. They help us shape improvements for the future.

4.0

Nov 29, 2025

Great place to work

Principal consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture Employee owned Work life balance

Cons

Less well known in tech consulting

Mott MacDonald Response

7mo

Thank you for letting us know about your experience. We are pleased that you feel the culture and employee ownership model are strengths. Your comments regarding our position in tech consulting are helpful. We will continue to review opportunities to grow and enhance our reputation in this area.

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