Transport - Anonymous employee Mott MacDonald Employee Review

3.0
Mar 7, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

work - life balance Flexibility on working from home Good experience if you are an engineer

Cons

if you need to do something you need to get so many approvals and it can take months before you put something in motion. especially if you need to travel Most of the MDs have been in the company for years and don't like change or are not willing to listen to the younger generation. The company is starting to work on that with the new branding proposition but it will take a while before we see any changes and also it will be very challenging to make these old MDs to be more open to the modern world If you are happy working in very quiet environments then this is the type of company for you. Very corporate and very little social interaction

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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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