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
4.0
Jun 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great people Flexible environment Respect

Cons

None So far so good

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Mott MacDonald Response
1y
Thank you for your positive review. We hope that your career continues to grow at Mott MacDonald!
4.0
Jun 27, 2025

Great culture and great people, not so great work

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Great people to work with. - Great positive culture. - Flexible working policy

Cons

- Long periods of time on downtime. - Lack of meaningful work. - Resourcing issues despite abundant projects.

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Mott MacDonald Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're really pleased to hear that you enjoy working with your colleagues and appreciate our positive culture and flexible working policy; these are all things we’re proud to offer and continue to invest in. We value your honest feedback regarding downtime, the availability of meaningful work, and resourcing challenges. These are important issues, and we recognise the impact they can have on engagement and development. While we’re fortunate to have a strong pipeline of projects, we acknowledge that aligning the right people to the right opportunities in a timely way is important. Your insights are incredibly helpful as we continue to refine our processes and ensure everyone feels their time and talents are being well utilised. Thank you again for your contribution and for being part of the team.
1.0
Jun 26, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Expert colleagues Good office location

Cons

No work life balance Corrupt and toxic environment Targeting people for raising concerns

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Mott MacDonald Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're glad to hear your positive comments about your colleagues and the working environment, but we’re sorry to hear about the concerns you've raised. We take all feedback seriously and are committed to creating a workplace where people feel safe and supported; if you would like to provide us with any further information on this, then please contact our Ethics and Compliance team directly. We also want to acknowledge your comments on employee ownership. Our recent enhancements to our employee ownership model are designed to give everyone a stake in the company’s success and a stronger voice in shaping its future. Our approach is designed with inclusivity and transparency in mind. Your feedback highlights the importance of continuing to listen, learn, and improve. Thank you again for taking the time to share your perspective, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavours.
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