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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3K reviews
5.0
Jun 9, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

One of the most engaging and supportive cultures Exciting projects with complete delivery responsibility Authority, ownership, and the chance to lead teams Hybrid working

Cons

One of the best places to work in India Enriched culture with no significant gaps to point out

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Mott MacDonald Response
1w
Thank you for your positive review, We hope your career continues to grow with us!
5.0
Jun 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible working. Good client focussed people

Cons

Sometimes too eager to please client

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Mott MacDonald Response
2w
Flexible working and strong client relationships are both important parts of how we aim to work at Mott MacDonald, so it is great to hear these stood out positively during your time with us in Glasgow. We also appreciate your honest observation around being highly client focused at times. Balancing excellent client service with sustainable ways of working and clear boundaries is something we continue to reflect on as part of delivering long term value for both our clients and our people. Thank you for sharing your experience and for the contribution you made during your time with the business.
3.0
Jun 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Workload is fine and environment are good

Cons

Low salary, can't win government job and poor management

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Mott MacDonald Response
2w
Thank you for sharing such direct and balanced feedback about your experience. We are pleased that the team environment and workload have been positive aspects of your role. Maintaining a healthy and collaborative workplace is something we continue to prioritise. At the same time, we acknowledge your comments regarding pay, management and workload pipelines. We understand the impact these areas have on overall employee experience and morale, and feedback like yours helps highlight where further focus and improvement are needed. Thank you again for taking the time to leave a review.
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