Good company, horrible management - Finance Mott MacDonald Employee Review

2.0
Nov 12, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Hybrid work model, but will be resuming to five days in office soon.

Cons

Micromanges, toxic middle management. Inflexible vacation pretty much no time off during month end, quarter end year end or when someone else is also away. No opportunities for growth or promotion.

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Mott MacDonald Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. Acknowledging your concerns about management style, flexibility, and career progression—these are important areas for us. We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive environment where colleagues can thrive. While certain roles have critical deadlines, we strive to provide flexibility and encourage everyone to take their allotted time off to recharge. If you’d like to share more or raise specific issues, please reach out to your manager, connect with HR, or use our confidential Speak Up service.

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Cons

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Mott MacDonald Response
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Thank you for your positive review. We hope your career continues to grow to new heights at Mott MacDonald.
4.0
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Pros

Mott MacDonald is a great company to work for if you’re starting out

Cons

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Mott MacDonald Response
18h
Starting your career can be a defining period, so it is great to hear that Mott MacDonald provides a positive foundation for professional development. We are pleased that your overall experience led you to recommend us and that you saw the business as a good place for people beginning their careers. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the pace of progression. Career growth is important at every stage, and we recognise that expectations around development and advancement can vary from person to person. We continue to focus on providing opportunities for learning, development and career progression across the business. Thank you for sharing your experience.
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