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      Absolutely Awful. Toxic Culture. Lies. Bullying... but you are so lucky to work here... - Civil Engineer/Project Manager Mott MacDonald Employee Review

      1.0
      Apr 3, 2025
      Civil engineer/project manager
      Recommend
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      Pros

      -If you make it high enough up the ladder you get the money that the junior staff earn for you. (You know this as senior staff brag about wealth while you are eating sandwiches from home for the 5th day in a row, 5 years in) -You can say to people you have worked on famous projects ( though no compensation for loosing weekends and evenings for less than a trainee london bus driver at times)

      Cons

      -Toxic Culture of bullying- I have literally seen my team lead have a mental break down in the office on a Tuesday. Rest assured the vultures were there to dig their claws in after he left in an ambulance that day. -Having to work excessive hours for no reward or recognition -No consistency in line management so you cant progress ( "i dont know what the last guy promised, but i didnt"- even though its written down in your PDR) -Having to travel 2 hours each way per day on your own time -Training always too late- despite saying you dont have training in something which you need to do, favourite employees get the projects and training opportunities -lies about pay- get qualified and go up a grade/ get more- was delayed by a year. Also, achieve agreed goals in your PDR- cant give you pay rise as agreed as we dont want to. -Mangers will happily stand in your way in terms of qualifications and progression if it suits their agenda. -Abusing of public funds. Government projects were intentionally over enginnered to keep the staff working and fees coming in, rather than delivering value to the tax payer and an optimum solution quickly. This will be in your implied job desciption. - Have been sat in a car with a senior colleague as he told his girlfriend what he was going to do with her that night (im aware of glassdoor community guidelines so wont detail). complain and you are out. -A colleague who was too touchy, and a bully ( but thats just him- find a way to work with him) -one project, where the team leads goal for me was to attend more meetings and get more face time, not one meeting in a whole year. -You can spend 6 years here, get some qualifications and you will be an Assistant to an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, and having to commute 2 hours each way of your own time, and be expected to say thank you. - they wont rewrite job descriptions, even if you move roles/ departments- handy as it means you can be doing low level tasks if it suits them

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      Mott MacDonald Response
      1y
      Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're sorry to hear about the challenges that you have outlined. Improving the quality of line management and the accessibility of training are focus areas for the People team in 2025. We acknowledge that the quality of a line manager can materially affect the experiences of all our colleagues at work. It's clear that these problems have had a significant impact on your career progression and overall wellbeing. The other concerns that you have raised have been taken very seriously, and if you would like to provide us with any further information on this, then please contact our Ethics and Compliance team directly. Your advice to management about honesty, better communication, and treating employees with respect is invaluable. We regret that no one took the time to understand why you were leaving or to offer support during your departure. Your feedback highlights the need for us to continue to improve and evolve our approach and ensure that everyone feels heard and valued. We appreciate your candidness and are committed to making the necessary changes to create a better workplace for all our employees. Thank you again for your feedback, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

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      5.0
      Jul 8, 2026
      It project manager
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      Pros

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      Cons

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      4.0
      Jul 1, 2026
      Specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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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
      5d
      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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