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      Mott MacDonald

      Engaged Employer

      Mott MacDonald reviews

      3.9

      78% would recommend to a friend

      (3,211 total reviews)
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      James Harris

      89% approve of CEO

      64% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      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).

      Reviews by job title

      3K reviews
      4.0
      Jan 22, 2026

      Really positive experience

      Principal consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Interesting work, low overheads meaning proper project budget to do meaningful work. Smart people doing good work.

      Cons

      HR and Company decision making was a black box - unclear decision-process and difficult to find answers or accountability

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      Mott MacDonald Response
      5mo
      We are grateful that you shared your review. It is encouraging to know that you value the quality of the work, the ability to deliver meaningful outcomes and the expertise of the people around you. We also appreciate your feedback about decision making and the difficulty you experienced in finding clear information or accountability. Transparency matters to us and your comments highlight where we can continue to improve. Thank you for your contribution and for helping us understand how we can enhance the employee experience.
      4.0
      Jan 21, 2026

      Good place to work

      Environmental consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good place to work for ECP Interesting projects Good collaboration

      Cons

      Large projects with little diversity Low utilisation at times

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      Mott MacDonald Response
      5mo
      We are grateful that you shared your review. It is encouraging to know that you find Mott MacDonald a good place to work with interesting work and strong collaboration. We also recognise your comments about limited variety in some projects and times when utilisation is low. These are areas we continue to monitor and develop and your perspective is very helpful. Thank you for being open with your experience and for the positive impact you make.
      3.0
      Jan 20, 2026

      Town Planning

      Town planner
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Company has good and clear values, employee owned, staff are generally friendly and nice to work with. Bonus is good as is work/life balance. Quarterly reviews are good in theory as opposed to traditional annual reviews. Graduates are very well looked after.

      Cons

      Workload is not particularly varied, lots of rail and water mostly. HS2 is a big project for the team and you can be expected to be on it as long as needed. I was initially told I would be on it for 6 months part time and was on for three years full time often being told not to ask when coming off. The quarterly connected conversations are good in theory, sadly I would often set goals and objectives that could not be realised due to being on one long term project. It was a shame that I didn’t feel that I had a clear path to promotion and not to get feedback on how to achieve it.

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      Mott MacDonald Response
      5mo
      We appreciate you taking the time to provide a balanced reflection of your experience. It is good to know that you felt supported by colleagues and benefited from our values, ownership structure and our focus on a healthy work life balance. We also understand your concerns about extended time on major projects and how this limited your ability to pursue objectives set during connected conversations. Your feedback on the need for clearer communication about project length and more visible promotion routes is important and will be considered as we continue to strengthen our processes. Thank you for your honesty and for the positive impact you made during your years at Mott MacDonald.
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