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
4.0
Sep 2, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Great work life balance. Great social life and office vibe. Good benefits like Gymflex and Health cash plan.

Cons

Incredibly slow progression. Incredibly slow to gain responsibility. Bottom end of salaries for London. Projects can be are boring. Difficult to move laterally despite request.

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Mott MacDonald Response
9mo
Thank you for your review and for sharing your experience as a graduate at Mott MacDonald. It’s great to hear that you’ve found the work–life balance, social atmosphere and benefits like Gymflex and the health cash plan to be positive parts of your experience – we know how important these are in supporting wellbeing and connection. We appreciate your feedback on progression, responsibility and mobility. These are areas we continue to work on, especially for early career professionals. Our Accelerating Your Future programme is designed to support graduates with structured development, networking and skills-building opportunities, and we’re committed to making sure that support translates into meaningful career growth. Thanks again for your insights – they help us keep improving how we support our people and shape the graduate experience.
4.0
Sep 1, 2025

Good Work Culture

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Healthy collaboration between peers. Minimal to no office politics.

Cons

Changes take time to happen.

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Mott MacDonald Response
10mo
Thank you for your review and for sharing your experience. It’s great to hear that you’ve found the work culture to be collaborative and free from office politics – that’s exactly the kind of environment we aim to foster across all our teams. We appreciate your comment about the pace of change. While some improvements do take time, we’re committed to listening, adapting and making progress in ways that are meaningful and sustainable.
4.0
Aug 30, 2025

Pros and cons

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Relaxed culture and friendly faces

Cons

Progression is hard, salaries are low

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Mott MacDonald Response
10mo
Thank you for your review and for sharing your experience. We’re pleased to hear that you’ve found the culture at Mott MacDonald to be relaxed and friendly – creating a welcoming and supportive environment is something we take pride in. We appreciate your feedback on progression and salary. These are important areas, and we continue to review how we support career development and ensure our reward structures reflect the value our people bring. Your comments help us understand where we can improve to better support long-term growth and recognition. Thanks again for your perspective – it helps us shape a better experience for everyone.
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