Does Mott MacDonald pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Mott MacDonald employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Mott MacDonald. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Mott MacDonald?

78% of Mott MacDonald employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Mott MacDonald 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Mott MacDonald?

Project Manager (153) , Engineer (124) , Civil Engineer (107) , Consultant (79) , Graduate Engineer (79) , Graduate Civil Engineer (74) , Senior Project Manager (55) , Assistant Project Manager (51) , Senior Engineer (48) , Structural Engineer (44) , Senior Consultant (39) , Mechanical Engineer (38) , Principal Engineer (38) , Intern (37) , Geotechnical Engineer (24)

What are the pros of working at Mott MacDonald according to real employee reviews?

"People are great and genuinely want to make a difference." ((in 256 reviews)); "They were very flexible which provided a good work/life balance." ((in 249 reviews)); "Good culture and friendly." ((in 233 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and helpful." ((in 131 reviews)); "Great working environment and people!" ((in 92 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Mott MacDonald according to real employee reviews?

"Low salary and increment given" ((in 197 reviews)); "low pay and countryside location" ((in 89 reviews)); "Senior management are cold and inaccessible" ((in 46 reviews)); "no training or resources to expand myself constant deadlines and really felt like I was a number and not a person" ((in 36 reviews)); "Some managers have unrealistic expectations for the amount of work you can do in a certain time period." ((in 32 reviews))

What are employees saying about Mott MacDonald layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Mott MacDonald layoffs and their outlook for job security at Mott MacDonald in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Mott MacDonald locations?

Iselin , New York , Houston , Seattle , San Jose , Pensacola , San Francisco , Boston , Westwood , Washington , Austin , Pearland , Hattiesburg , Los Angeles , West Springfield , Atlanta , Newark , Chicago , Arlington , Buffalo , Charlotte , Raleigh , Denver , Philadelphia , Miami , The Woodlands , Lakewood , Freehold , Jersey City , Old Bridge

Mott MacDonald reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(3,215 total reviews)

James Harris

89% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

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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

5.0

Sep 10, 2025

Great Company to work

Mechanical design engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Work Life Balance Interesting Projects Greater interaction with lead teams

Cons

Nothing specific comes to mind

Mott MacDonald Response

9mo

Thank you for your review and for sharing your experience. It’s great to hear that you’ve found a strong work–life balance, engaging projects and meaningful interaction with lead teams. These are key to a fulfilling work environment. We’re glad to know your experience has been so positive. Feedback like this helps reinforce what’s working well and encourages us to keep building on it.

5.0

Sep 10, 2025

Good company

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work life balance is there

Cons

None to me as of now.

Mott MacDonald Response

9mo

Thank you for your review and for your contributions during your time at Mott MacDonald. We’re really pleased to hear that you experienced a strong work–life balance – it’s something we work hard to support across all roles and regions. It’s great to know you didn’t encounter any downsides. Feedback like yours is encouraging and helps us stay focused on what matters most to our people. Wishing you continued success in the next steps of your career.

3.0

Sep 9, 2025

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Senior bridge engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to work overall

Cons

can be developed in inclusion

Mott MacDonald Response

9mo

Thank you for your review and for your contributions during your time at Mott MacDonald. We’re glad to hear that you found it a good place to work overall. We appreciate your feedback on inclusion. Inclusion is a key part of our culture, and we’re actively working to strengthen it through initiatives such as inclusive leadership training, employee networks, and our global Equity, Diversity and Inclusion strategy. We know there’s always more to do, and feedback like yours helps us stay focused.

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