Not recommended at low levels - Anonymous employee Mott MacDonald Employee Review

2.0
Dec 23, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good work environment among graduates. Decent progression if you show the right attitude depending on your line manager. Managers are well paid compared to competitors and could have Company shares offered.

Cons

Employer ownership is only for senior managers. Low salary compared to competitors, very low yearly bonus not based on your performance. Career progression depends on your manager as well as training opportunities, you could remain stuck to a graduate role for many years. Management is mostly british as well as staff. Overall poor technical knowledge and no support from senior engineers. Managers very often `work from home`, but don`t really work, even on deadline dates. No flexible working hours. No laptop and phone. Uninspiring senior managers. Projects are not interesting on average. Not many projects interesting projects coming in and often `dead` periods.

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Pros

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Cons

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Mott MacDonald Response
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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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