Does Mott MacDonald pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Mott MacDonald employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Mott MacDonald. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Mott MacDonald?

79% of Mott MacDonald employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Mott MacDonald 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Mott MacDonald?

Project Manager (153) , Engineer (124) , Civil Engineer (108) , 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)); "Good work life balance and rich in knowledge sharing" ((in 250 reviews)); "Good culture and friendly." ((in 241 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and helpful." ((in 129 reviews)); "Great team and they get solid work" ((in 85 reviews))

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

"Salary low and no promotion" ((in 192 reviews)); "low pay and countryside location" ((in 96 reviews)); "Senior management are cold and inaccessible" ((in 43 reviews)); "Some managers have unrealistic expectations for the amount of work you can do in a certain time period." ((in 37 reviews)); "no training or resources to expand myself constant deadlines and really felt like I was a number and not a person" ((in 32 reviews))

What are employees saying about Mott MacDonald layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Mott MacDonald layoffs and their outlook for job security at Mott MacDonald in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Mott MacDonald locations?

Iselin , New York , Houston , Seattle , San Jose , Pensacola , San Francisco , Boston , Westwood , Washington , Austin , Pearland , Hattiesburg , Los Angeles , West Springfield , Atlanta , Newark , Chicago , Arlington , Buffalo , Charlotte , Raleigh , Denver , Philadelphia , Miami , The Woodlands , Lakewood , Freehold , Jersey City , Old Bridge

Mott MacDonald reviews

3.9

79% would recommend to a friend

(3,219 total reviews)

James Harris

89% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

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Mott MacDonald has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,219 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Mott MacDonald employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Aug 12, 2017

It is a good company to work for

Specialist consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easily approachable and Helpful seniors, goodwill in the industry, learning in diverse fields

Cons

Lack of policy level projects, inability to acquire and retain talent

Mott MacDonald Response

8y

Thank you for the time you’ve taken to leave us a review, and it’s fantastic to hear about your positive experience. As a business, we’re proud of the projects we’re involved in and the people that make us what we are, however we are always open to improvement. We’d encourage you to share your suggestions with your local teams and get involved in discussions with your colleagues globally.

5.0

Jul 30, 2017

Solid company

Technical principal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Invests in IT and people Real throught and stratergy Good teams Approachable management Very small distance form staff to management Good ownership model

Cons

Can be a bit soft Some people can be left behind Heavy on governance

3.0

Jul 11, 2017

Great work environment but low compensation

Senior consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team, supportive management, international exposure

Cons

Low salary, slow career progression

Mott MacDonald Response

8y

Thanks for taking the time to give feedback on your experience with us so far. We’re sorry that you don’t feel as though the rate of your career progression is satisfactory. We do have a wide range of learning and development courses available to help you on your career journey, so be sure to take advantage where you can. It’s great to hear that you love your work environment and we hope this continues!

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