Is Mott MacDonald a good company to work for as a Project Manager/Civil Engineer?

Project Manager/Civil Engineer professionals working at Mott MacDonald have rated their employer with 4.0 out of 5 stars in 105 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Mott MacDonald employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Project Manager/Civil Engineer Jobs at Mott MacDonald now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Project Manager/Civil Engineer interview questions at Mott MacDonald .

Does Mott MacDonald pay Project Manager/Civil Engineer employees well?

Project Manager/Civil Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Mott MacDonald with 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 105 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Project Manager/Civil Engineer salaries at Mott MacDonald.

How happy are Project Manager/Civil Engineer professionals working at Mott MacDonald?

97% of Project Manager/Civil Engineer employees at Mott MacDonald would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 3% in the past 12 months. Project Manager/Civil Engineer professionals have also rated Mott MacDonald with a 4.5 rating for work-life-balance, 4.4 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.3 rating for culture and values and 3.8 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Mott MacDonald?

Project Manager (153) , Engineer (124) , Civil Engineer (107) , Consultant (79) , Graduate Engineer (79) , Graduate Civil Engineer (74) , Senior Project Manager (55) , Assistant Project Manager (51) , Senior Engineer (48) , Structural Engineer (44) , Senior Consultant (39) , Mechanical Engineer (38) , Principal Engineer (38) , Intern (37) , Geotechnical Engineer (24)

What are the pros of working at Mott MacDonald according to real employee reviews?

"People are great and genuinely want to make a difference." ((in 256 reviews)); "They were very flexible which provided a good work/life balance." ((in 249 reviews)); "Good culture and friendly." ((in 233 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and helpful." ((in 131 reviews)); "Great working environment and people!" ((in 92 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Mott MacDonald according to real employee reviews?

"Low salary and increment given" ((in 197 reviews)); "low pay and countryside location" ((in 89 reviews)); "Senior management are cold and inaccessible" ((in 46 reviews)); "no training or resources to expand myself constant deadlines and really felt like I was a number and not a person" ((in 36 reviews)); "Some managers have unrealistic expectations for the amount of work you can do in a certain time period." ((in 32 reviews))

Mott MacDonald Project Manager/Civil Engineer reviews

4.0

97% would recommend to a friend

(105 total reviews)

James Harris

78% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

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Project Manager/Civil Engineer employees have rated Mott MacDonald with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 105 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Project Manager/Civil Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Mott MacDonald is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Project Manager/Civil Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

105 reviews

4.0

Jul 3, 2026

Positive work environment with no downsides

Civil engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Positive work environment love it.

Cons

Don’t have any cons which is good.

Mott MacDonald Response

1d

It is always great to hear such straightforward feedback from someone early in their career with us. Knowing that you are enjoying the working environment and would recommend Mott MacDonald to others is incredibly encouraging. Creating a positive workplace where people feel supported and able to develop is something we care deeply about, so it is wonderful to see that reflected in your experience in Leeds. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope your experience with us continues to be a positive one.

3.0

Jul 3, 2026

Good colleagues in a relaxed but mixed pace work

Civil engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice colleagues and relaxed environment,

Cons

Work was very inconsistent, sometimes busy sometimes extremely quiet.

Mott MacDonald Response

1d

Having supportive colleagues and a positive working environment can make a huge difference to day to day experience, so it is encouraging to hear those are the aspects that stand out most for you. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding workload consistency. The nature and timing of project delivery can sometimes lead to periods that are busier than others, and we recognise the importance of creating opportunities for colleagues to stay engaged and continue developing throughout these cycles. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. Feedback like this helps us understand both the strengths of the employee experience and where improvements can be made.

5.0

Jun 26, 2026

Good work-life balance

Civil engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good wlb nothing bad about it

Cons

Nothing bad it is a great company to work for

Mott MacDonald Response

1d

Thank you for your positive review. We hope your career continues to grow to new heights at Mott MacDonald.

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