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
Aug 23, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Casual atmosphere and nice people. Help to get qualified.

Cons

Lower salary. Slow progression to senior positions.

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Mott MacDonald Response
10mo
Thank you for your positive review and for sharing your experience. We’re pleased to hear that you’ve found the atmosphere at Mott MacDonald to be welcoming and supportive, and that you’ve received help in working towards professional qualifications – both are important parts of how we aim to support our people. We appreciate your feedback on salary and progression. These are areas we continue to review to ensure our reward and development pathways are fair, transparent and aligned with the contributions our people make. Your comments help us understand what’s working well and where we can improve to better support long-term career growth.
4.0
Aug 21, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great culture, innovative digital function,

Cons

often hard to push digital into the business. 2 structural changes in 2 years.

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Mott MacDonald Response
10mo
Thank you for your review and for your continued contributions over the years. We’re pleased to hear that you value the culture and see strength in our digital function – innovation is a key part of how we aim to deliver lasting impact. We appreciate your feedback on the challenges of embedding digital more widely across the business, as well as the impact of recent structural changes. These are important reflections, and we recognise the need for consistency and clarity to support progress in these areas. Your honest perspective helps us better understand how we can strengthen alignment and ensure that innovation is supported not just in principle, but in practice.
3.0
Aug 21, 2025

Not committed to BIM

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Company provides good working conditions

Cons

Internal politics and lack of transparency are endemic

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Mott MacDonald Response
10mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and contributions during your time at Mott MacDonald. We’re pleased to hear that you found the working conditions to be positive – creating a supportive and professional environment is something we continue to prioritise. We understand that perceptions of transparency and internal dynamics can vary, and we appreciate you raising this. We aim to foster a culture built on openness and trust, and feedback like yours helps us reflect on how we can continue to communicate and collaborate effectively across the organisation. We also appreciate your advice regarding digital leadership. Ensuring that those leading our digital efforts have the right expertise and understanding is essential, and your perspective helps reinforce the need for thoughtful and informed appointments in this space. Thank you again for your feedback and for being part of the team.
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