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

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Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(3,211 total reviews)

James Harris

89% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Culture & values

3.7

Career opportunities

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Senior management

Mott MacDonald has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,211 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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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

5.0

Feb 6, 2026

Yes

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good employer, good benefits, great flexible working

Cons

Some salaries need better benchmarking

Mott MacDonald Response

4mo

We appreciate your thoughtful review and are pleased to know that our benefits, flexibility and working environment are contributing positively to your experience. Thank you for highlighting the need for stronger salary benchmarking. We recognise this as an area for ongoing development and will continue refining our processes to better support colleagues across the business.

5.0

Feb 5, 2026

Good people company

Product manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people to work with, comfortable environment

Cons

Slower progression and small pay increments

Mott MacDonald Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your review. It is encouraging to hear that you feel supported by the people around you and that the environment helps you do your best work. We appreciate your thoughts on progression and pay as these are important topics for many colleagues. Feedback like yours helps us understand where the experience can be strengthened while continuing to build on what already works well. We value the time you took to share your perspective.

4.0

Feb 5, 2026

Great culture, pay below market rate

Senior consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people Great work, work life balance

Cons

Poor pay vs market Excess risk aversion impeding growth

Mott MacDonald Response

4mo

Thank you for your feedback. It is great to hear that you have found a strong team culture and a healthy work life balance. We recognise your concerns about pay levels and the effect that cautious decision making can have on growth. Insights like this play a key role in helping us understand how we can improve while protecting what works well. We appreciate the time you took to share your views and the commitment you bring to your role.

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