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?

"People are great and genuinely want to make a difference." ((in 256 reviews)); "Good work life balance and rich in knowledge sharing" ((in 246 reviews)); "Good culture and friendly." ((in 233 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and helpful." ((in 133 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 195 reviews)); "low pay and countryside location" ((in 91 reviews)); "Senior management are cold and inaccessible" ((in 41 reviews)); "Some managers have unrealistic expectations for the amount of work you can do in a certain time period." ((in 35 reviews)); "No bonus and increment." ((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

(3,210 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 3,210 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

Feb 23, 2026

Company

Environmental consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company and team Amazing project work

Cons

Nothing to report on no cons

Mott MacDonald Response

4mo

Thank you for leaving such a positive review. We are delighted that you enjoyed the work, the team and the overall environment during your time with the company. It is always encouraging to hear when colleagues have a great experience. We wish you continued success in your career.

4.0

Feb 21, 2026

Glassdoor Review

Avp-finance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Get to Work on projects in different sectors. Work independently. Good Culture

Cons

Need to scale up its India business

Mott MacDonald Response

4mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for your long service with the company. It is great to know that you valued the culture and the variety of work available. We understand your point about scaling the India business and are committed to building capability where it supports long term success. We appreciate you sharing your experience.

5.0

Feb 19, 2026

I'm enjoying it here

Principal electrical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent people, genuine commitment to flexibility and people having lives outside of work, lots of drive to do a great job and support people to do their best, lots of opportunities if you are ambitious

Cons

Fast-growing team and changing industry means that while things are interesting they can also be stressful.

Mott MacDonald Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for your long service with Mott MacDonald. It is great to hear that you feel supported, appreciate the focus on flexibility and enjoy the opportunities available for those who want to progress. Thank you also for noting that a fast‑moving environment can sometimes feel stressful. We understand this and are committed to helping teams manage change in a sustainable way.

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