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

63% positive business outlook

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).

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3K reviews
5.0
Oct 2, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great people to work with Diverse teams with lots to learn from one another Good work life balance Growth opportunities if you’re willing to contribute

Cons

Support functions tend to have fewer promotion opportunities compared to client facing roles

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Mott MacDonald Response
8mo
It is always encouraging to hear from colleagues who have found their experience at Mott MacDonald rewarding. We are pleased that the team environment, diversity and opportunities for growth have made a positive impact on your time with us. Thank you for your feedback on promotion pathways within support functions. We recognise the importance of ensuring career development is accessible across all areas of the business and continue to review how we support progression more consistently. Thanks again for sharing your perspective. We will keep working to ensure every contribution is recognised and every career has room to grow.
3.0
Oct 1, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Large Infrastructure Projects Relatively Good WLB

Cons

Limited Technical Growth Lack of Mentorship

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Mott MacDonald Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing your experience. It is good to hear that you have found value in the scale of infrastructure projects and that your work–life balance has been relatively positive. We appreciate your feedback on technical development and mentorship. We encourage you to explore internal support options such as our learning and development programmes, technical communities and mentoring networks, which are designed to help colleagues grow and connect across disciplines. Thanks again for your comments. We will keep working to ensure every career path is supported with the guidance and opportunities it deserves.
1.0
Sep 30, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great peers, management not so much.

Cons

Management - they don't understand the market and only cares about profit. They don't really care about the employees and squeeze them as much as they can.

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Mott MacDonald Response
9mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not reflect the values we aim to uphold. While we’re glad you felt supported by your peers, we take concerns about leadership and culture seriously. We’re committed to fostering an environment where people feel valued and heard. Your perspective is important and will help inform ongoing efforts to strengthen how we support our teams.
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