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      Mott MacDonald

      Engaged Employer

      Mott MacDonald reviews

      3.9

      78% would recommend to a friend

      (3,215 total reviews)
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      James Harris

      89% approve of CEO

      64% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Mott MacDonald has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,215 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
      2.0
      Oct 28, 2025

      Flexible but unsupportive

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      -Smart / agile working. -Wide variety of projects. -Diverse and friendly team at peer level. -Reasonable benefits package, including health insurance.

      Cons

      -Poor quality IT support. -Clunky admin systems. -Very high stress levels amongst employees. -Bullying and pressure to overwork is common from middle managers. -Despite many wellbeing initiatives, the actual support provided at the point of need is poor and issues are usually addressed too late. -HR attitude is dismissive. -Criticising or challenging management is not tolerated. -There is much emphasis on graduates and early career professionals, but lesser appreciation of more experienced colleagues, and many are leaving as a result. ("Whizz-kid" culture). -Almost constant management and team restructures, resulting in a lack of long-term cohesion amongst colleagues. -So called 'Employee-owned' status is misleading, as this is only available above certain grades. 'Management-owned' would be a more accurate description.

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      Mott MacDonald Response
      8mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are glad to hear that you appreciate the flexibility, variety of projects and the collaborative team environment, as these are important aspects of our culture. We understand your concerns about IT support, admin systems, stress levels and management practices. These are important areas, and we want to reassure you that there are resources available to help. Our Employee Assistance Programme offers confidential support for wellbeing, and our internal platforms provide guidance on managing workloads and accessing HR support. We also have dedicated channels for raising concerns and sharing feedback, and we encourage you to use these so that issues can be addressed promptly. Your feedback is invaluable and helps us focus on improving systems and support for all colleagues. Thank you again for taking the time to share your perspective.
      4.0
      Oct 22, 2025

      Good company

      Manager
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      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Working with Prestigious Clients sometimes on international basis

      Cons

      Work life balance can be a challenged

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      Mott MacDonald Response
      8mo
      We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. It is great to hear that you valued working with prestigious clients and the opportunities for international exposure. We understand that maintaining work-life balance can sometimes be challenging, and we continue to look for ways to support our colleagues in achieving this. Your feedback is important and helps us focus on areas that matter most. Thank you for sharing your perspective and for the contribution you made during your time with Mott MacDonald.
      3.0
      Oct 20, 2025

      OK

      Civil engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Inclusive culture with strong values and employee ownership. Global project exposure and career development opportunities. Flexible working and good work-life balance. Supportive teams and collaborative environment. Solid benefits and professional growth support

      Cons

      Slow career progression and unclear promotion paths. Pay may be below industry average and lacks transparency. Management quality varies across teams. Heavy admin workload can be frustrating. Experience depends heavily on your team or manager.

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      Mott MacDonald Response
      8mo
      Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are pleased to hear that you value our inclusive culture, flexible working arrangements and the opportunities for global project exposure. We're also pleased to hear that you feel well supported for your professional growth. We appreciate your feedback on career progression, transparency and workload. These are important areas and we are committed to improving clarity around promotion paths and pay, as well as reducing administrative burdens where possible. Your comments help us focus on what matters most to our colleagues. We value your input and will continue working to create an environment where everyone can thrive.
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