Mott MacDonald reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(3,207 total reviews)
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James Harris

89% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Mott MacDonald has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,207 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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4.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Has good work life balance

Cons

Not a software company so lacks technical exposure and pay

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Mott MacDonald Response
1w
It is good to hear that work life balance stood out as a positive during your time with us, as creating sustainable ways of working is something we know matters to our people. At the same time, we recognise your concerns about technical exposure in software roles. As a multidisciplinary organisation, offering deeper and more varied technical pathways is something we continue to develop, particularly as digital and software capabilities grow across the business. We also appreciate your feedback regarding salary, which remains an important part of overall satisfaction and is kept under regular review. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for the contribution you made during your time with Mott MacDonald.
4.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Hybrid working style and flexibility in WFO and WFH days

Cons

The increment and promotion process is relatively slow

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Mott MacDonald Response
1w
It is encouraging to hear that hybrid working and flexibility have remained strong aspects of your experience over several years with the business. At the same time, your feedback on promotion and salary progression is understood. Feeling that progression is moving at the right pace is an important part of staying motivated and engaged, and we know this can sometimes vary across roles, teams and locations. We value feedback like yours as it helps inform how we continue to evolve our approach to development and reward.
3.0
Jun 9, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The organisation has traditionally been recognised for maintaining a positive and collaborative working culture, with good flexibility in working hours and arrangements. The introduction of the employee ownership model is a positive step, offering potential long-term financial benefits to employees. The hybrid working model (office and home-based) supports a healthy work–life balance.

Cons

The existing work culture appears to be evolving due to the recent influx of employees from diverse organisations, which may be impacting established ways of working. There is a perceived imbalance in focus, with greater emphasis placed on new hiring rather than sustaining engagement and satisfaction among existing employees. While external positioning of the team is strong, there appears to be a gap between external perception and internal employee experience.

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Mott MacDonald Response
1w
It is really valuable to read such an honest and balanced view of your experience, especially where you’ve highlighted both the strengths and the areas that feel less joined up. We are glad to hear that collaboration, flexible working and the employee ownership model have been positive parts of your time with us. You have also raised some important points about how the culture is changing and how this is experienced day to day. As we continue to grow, making sure we support and retain existing colleagues while welcoming new talent is a key priority. Your feedback on communication, transparency and employee engagement is especially important. Strengthening two way dialogue and ensuring people feel heard and informed is an area we continue to focus on.
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