Mott MacDonald reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(3,217 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 3,217 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
Jul 22, 2025
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Pros

Well rounded, UK best employer, good work life balance

Cons

very rigid management, slow career progression and pay increase

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Mott MacDonald Response
11mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Mott MacDonald, and for your positive rating and thoughtful feedback. We're pleased to hear that you value our commitment to work-life balance and recognise us as one of the UK’s best employers. Creating a well-rounded and supportive environment for all our people is something we take great pride in. We also appreciate your honest comments about the management structure and career progression. We understand that these areas can impact your overall experience, and your feedback is important as we continue to evolve and improve. We're actively working on making our development pathways clearer and more responsive, and your insights help guide those efforts. Thank you again for your contribution and for being a valued part of the team.
5.0
Jul 22, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good projects and great people

Cons

Poor salary, stress to complete projects

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Mott MacDonald Response
11mo
Thank you for your positive review and for sharing your experience. We’re really pleased to hear that you found the projects engaging and the people great to work with. A supportive and nurturing environment is something we strive for across all our teams. We appreciate your honest feedback regarding salary and project-related stress. These are important areas, and we recognise that balancing challenging work with wellbeing and fair compensation is essential. We’re continuously reviewing how we support our people, both in terms of reward and workload, and your insights help inform that ongoing effort. Thanks again for your contributions during your time with us, and we wish you all the best in your future career.
4.0
Jul 21, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Employee owned so everyone working towards a common goal

Cons

focused too much on large projects

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Mott MacDonald Response
11mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your positive rating — we’re glad to hear you see Mott MacDonald as a great place to work. Being employee-owned is something we’re proud of, and it’s encouraging to know that this shared sense of purpose resonates with you. We appreciate your feedback about our focus on large projects. While these projects often allow us to deliver significant impact and innovation at scale, we understand the importance of maintaining a diverse portfolio that offers opportunities for different types of work and professional growth. Your perspective is valuable, and we’ll continue to reflect on how we can balance project scale with variety and flexibility for our teams. Thanks again for being part of the Mott MacDonald team and for helping us improve.
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