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?

78% 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 (152) , Engineer (124) , Civil Engineer (105) , 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?

"Good work life balance and rich in knowledge sharing" ((in 254 reviews)); "People are great and genuinely want to make a difference." ((in 249 reviews)); "Good culture and friendly." ((in 227 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and helpful." ((in 138 reviews)); "Great working environment and people!" ((in 92 reviews))

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

"Salary low and no promotion" ((in 202 reviews)); "low pay and countryside location" ((in 92 reviews)); "Senior management are cold and inaccessible" ((in 42 reviews)); "No bonus and increment." ((in 33 reviews)); "Some managers have unrealistic expectations for the amount of work you can do in a certain time period." ((in 33 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

78% would recommend to a friend

(3,209 total reviews)

James Harris

89% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

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Mott MacDonald has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,209 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

5.0

Apr 4, 2026

Strong work life balance

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible working space and positive work culture & people.

Cons

As of now, nothing to comment on cons.

Mott MacDonald Response

2mo

We appreciate you leaving a review and sharing your perspective as a new colleague. It is encouraging to hear that flexible working, positive culture, and supportive people have contributed to a strong work life balance for you. Thank you for taking the time to reflect on your experience so far and for being part of the team.

3.0

Apr 3, 2026

Good

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Agile and flexible with good company benefits

Cons

Career progression is harder into senior roles

Mott MacDonald Response

2mo

We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and share your perspective as a current colleague. It is good to hear that you have found our approach to flexibility and benefits positive. We also acknowledge your point around career progression into senior roles and recognise that experiences can vary. Listening to feedback like this helps inform our continued focus on development pathways and progression conversations.

3.0

Apr 1, 2026

Good company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good colleagues that helps you settle in quickly

Cons

Career growth may not be as expected (does depend on the role)

Mott MacDonald Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for highlighting the positive experience you have had with your colleagues. We are pleased to hear that the supportive nature of our teams has helped you settle in quickly. We also appreciate your comment on career growth and recognise that experiences can vary depending on role and opportunity. Feedback like this helps inform how we continue to support development conversations across the business.

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