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      High pressure, low support – a sink or swim approach - Graduate Engineering Geologist Mott MacDonald Employee Review

      2.0
      Jun 28, 2025
      Graduate engineering geologist
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      Pros

      Competitive pay, fantastic benefits such as 6 month paid maternity pay.

      Cons

      Highly performance-driven culture with little tolerance for learning curves, even at graduate level. Many employees were placed on extended probation or PIP plans which were not SMART targets, creating a culture of fear and pressure rather than support. Some of my colleagues felt a lot of shame around this, but did feel better when they learned it was not a unique experience (as I think management expected most people not to talk of such things). Allegedly staff were questioned about toilet breaks which concerns about micromanagement. The company promotes inclusivity in theory, but this is not consistently reflected in practice.

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      Mott MacDonald Response
      1y
      Thank you for sharing such a detailed and thoughtful review. We're genuinely sorry to hear that your experience at Mott MacDonald did not meet your expectations or ours, and we appreciate your openness in highlighting both the positives and the areas where you felt let down. We're glad to hear that you found the pay and benefits, particularly the maternity policy, to be competitive and supportive. These are areas we continue to invest in to ensure our people feel valued and cared for. Your feedback regarding the performance culture, onboarding experience, and support for graduates is deeply concerning and taken seriously. We understand how critical it is to create an environment where early career professionals feel safe, supported, and able to learn. We’re committed to reviewing these concerns to ensure they are addressed appropriately. Your suggestions around onboarding, mentoring, and graduate development are incredibly valuable. We agree that people are long-term investments, and we’re actively working to continuously review and improve our induction processes and support structures to better reflect that philosophy. Thank you again for your honesty and for taking the time to share your experience. We wish you all the very best in your future endeavours and appreciate your contribution during your time with us.

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      5.0
      Jul 8, 2026
      It project manager
      Recommend
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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
      6d
      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
      Specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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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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