Decent company to work for - Engineer Mott MacDonald Employee Review

3.0
Mar 19, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Global company with potential for lots of different opportunities. Most of the people/professionals are easy to get along with and like to help each other. The benefits package seems on par for the industry. The work/life balance is pretty good however you do have to actively manage your workload or else it can quickly get out of control. Challenging projects that when completed are something to be proud of.

Cons

As an engineering consulting company with many project managers there seems to be a loss for project management skills and little upper management support for developing and utilizing standard project management tools such as maintaining a working schedule throughout project life, utilizing management of change processes and client management. Projects seem to typically be in a state of emergency, always on the reactive, and normally behind schedule which translates to unnecessary stress for everyone on the project team. Resources (people) are typically overbooked on multiple projects with multiple project managers with competing schedules. It can be quite chaotic to manage personal workloads from multiple project managers. Many of the project managers are not engineers and don't seem to understand the responsibility that engineers undertake when sealing drawings.

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5.0
Jul 8, 2026
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Pros

Niche software dev BU followed through with employment offer after 6 month contract-to-hire period. Provided me FMLA and even additional 2 weeks paid maternity leave without any legal obligation. Hybrid remote/office-based strategy supported work-life balance. Employee-ownership of company strengthened team mentality. Improved my resource management skills, built network via enterprise training sessions, increased GIS and agile methodology domain knowledge, and learned interesting facts about sustainability and construction engineering environmental design dependencies. Also, I felt heard and valued after my project risk reporting was addressed by leadership and a major issue avoided.

Cons

My labor cost became commercially restrictive after leadership changes at a strategic client. I was impacted during an Oct. Reduction in Force post a re-org.

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Mott MacDonald Response
2d
It is positive to read such detailed and thoughtful feedback about your experience. The opportunities you describe, from developing technical expertise and resource management skills to building networks and expanding your knowledge of sustainability and engineering, reflect exactly the kind of growth we hope people gain during their time with us. We are also particularly pleased to hear that you felt listened to and valued when raising project risks. Creating a culture where people feel able to speak up and contribute is incredibly important, and it is rewarding to know that your input helped support a positive outcome. At the same time, we appreciate your openness about the circumstances surrounding your departure. Organisational and client changes can have a significant impact on individuals and teams, and we recognise how challenging those situations can be. Thank you for your kind words about integrity, respect and transparency. We are grateful for the contribution you made during your time with Mott MacDonald and are especially pleased to hear that you would consider recommending or rejoining us in the future.
4.0
Jul 1, 2026
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Pros

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

Cons

Growth timeline. If you’re looking for continuous growth opportunities, be patient

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Mott MacDonald Response
1w
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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