Mott MacDonald reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(3,213 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 3,213 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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3K reviews
2.0
Nov 12, 2025

Good company, horrible management

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Hybrid work model, but will be resuming to five days in office soon.

Cons

Micromanges, toxic middle management. Inflexible vacation pretty much no time off during month end, quarter end year end or when someone else is also away. No opportunities for growth or promotion.

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Mott MacDonald Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. Acknowledging your concerns about management style, flexibility, and career progression—these are important areas for us. We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive environment where colleagues can thrive. While certain roles have critical deadlines, we strive to provide flexibility and encourage everyone to take their allotted time off to recharge. If you’d like to share more or raise specific issues, please reach out to your manager, connect with HR, or use our confidential Speak Up service.
4.0
Nov 12, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture, supportive management, opportunities to make your career what you’d like it to be. Great work life balance.

Cons

Can feel like compensation is less than competitors

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Mott MacDonald Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your experience. It is great to hear that you appreciate the culture, supportive management and the flexibility to shape your career. Work life balance is something we value highly and we are pleased this has been positive for you. Your feedback is important to us and we are grateful you took the time to provide it.
4.0
Nov 11, 2025

Good

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Culture and People Multi sector Employee owned

Cons

Managing poor performance at pace

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Mott MacDonald Response
7mo
Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we are glad to know that you value the Mott Mac culture and the variety of sectors you have exposure to. Being employee owned is something we take pride in and it is encouraging to hear that this resonates with you. Thank you for sharing your perspective. Insights like yours help us continue to strengthen the experience for everyone at Mott MacDonald.
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