Mott MacDonald reviews

3.9

79% would recommend to a friend

(3,221 total reviews)
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James Harris

89% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Mott MacDonald has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,221 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).

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3K reviews
3.0
Jun 29, 2025

It’s OK

Recommend
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Pros

Hybrid Nice offices Good coffee Great colleagues

Cons

Limited career opportunities Communication is poor Unsettled job security Low morale

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Mott MacDonald Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're glad to hear that you've had positive interactions with colleagues and appreciate aspects of the working environment. We also recognise that you've raised some concerns around communication, career development, and overall morale. Feedback like yours is important in helping us understand where improvements can be made. We're continuously working to strengthen internal communication and create clearer pathways for growth, even during times of change. As a current employee, we would also recommend having a conversation with your line manager to local HR advisor to help address the areas you have raised. Thank you again for your honesty. It’s through open dialogue that we can continue to evolve and support our people more effectively.
4.0
Jun 28, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Good Culture Invests in Professional Development

Cons

Depending on your discipline and group, work-life balance can be difficult to manage with high workload. Although the company will invest in training, gaining of experience in new skill sets can be difficult and specialized tasks such as modeling and design are typically siloed to those who are already experts

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Mott MacDonald Response
1y
Thank you for your thoughtful review and your continued contribution over the years. We're pleased to hear that you've found the culture at Mott MacDonald to be positive and that our investment in our people has made a meaningful impact. We appreciate your feedback regarding workload and the challenges around gaining experience in new skill sets. While we aim to support growth across disciplines, we recognize that some areas can feel more specialized, and we’re actively exploring ways to make development opportunities more accessible and inclusive. We understand that global experience can be a valuable part of career progression, and we’re looking at how we can better support employees in navigating these opportunities more effectively. Thank you again for sharing your experience.
2.0
Jun 28, 2025
Recommend
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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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