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

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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3K reviews
3.0
Jan 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture and very supportive people

Cons

Promotions based on time, not merit

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Mott MacDonald Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We are glad to hear that you value the culture and supportive colleagues at Mott MacDonald. We also appreciate your honesty about progression. Feedback like this helps us continue improving how we recognise development and achievement. We want everyone to feel their growth is based on their contribution and we are working to strengthen our processes. If you would like to share more, we encourage you to speak with your manager or reach out to HR so we can better understand your experience.
4.0
Jan 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good starting graduate salary (32k) Nice people to work with Good location in London (Fleet Place) Good opportunities for working internationally

Cons

Slow salary increases Poor bonuses

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Mott MacDonald Response
5mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It is great to hear that you value the starting opportunities at Mott MacDonald including the graduate salary the supportive teams and the chance to work internationally. We are pleased that the location and the people around you have contributed positively to your career journey. We also appreciate your honesty about salary progression and bonuses. These are important aspects of feeling recognised and rewarded and feedback from long serving colleagues helps guide the improvements we continue to work toward. Your perspective is very helpful as we review how we support development throughout a career. Thank you again for your thoughtful review and for your continued contribution.
5.0
Jan 13, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work culture Work life balance

Cons

There is Shortage of projects sometimes

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Mott MacDonald Response
5mo
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. It is great to know that the work culture and work life balance have had such a positive impact on your experience. These are areas we value highly and it is encouraging to hear that they are reflected in your day to day work. We also acknowledge your point about occasional project shortages. This is something we monitor closely and your feedback helps us identify where we can strengthen our approach and provide more consistent opportunities. We appreciate your openness and are grateful for your contribution to the team.
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