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 (153) , Engineer (124) , Civil Engineer (106) , 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?

"They were very flexible which provided a good work/life balance." ((in 250 reviews)); "People are great and genuinely want to make a difference." ((in 243 reviews)); "Good culture and friendly." ((in 225 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and helpful." ((in 124 reviews)); "Great working environment and people!" ((in 91 reviews))

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

"Salary low and no promotion" ((in 199 reviews)); "low pay and countryside location" ((in 93 reviews)); "Senior management are cold and inaccessible" ((in 42 reviews)); "Some managers have unrealistic expectations for the amount of work you can do in a certain time period." ((in 34 reviews)); "no training or resources to expand myself constant deadlines and really felt like I was a number and not a person" ((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

(3,213 total reviews)

James Harris

89% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (3,213 reviews)

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Mott MacDonald has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,213 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 12, 2026

good experience

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good social - professional balance

Cons

Consultancy can be isolating at times

Mott MacDonald Response

5mo

We are grateful that you took the time to leave this review. It is encouraging to know that you enjoyed a positive balance between social life and professional responsibilities. Your comment about consultancy feeling isolating at times is valuable and it helps us understand where we can strengthen connection and collaboration across teams. Thank you for the contribution you made during your time with us and we wish you well for the future.

4.0

Jan 12, 2026

Neither too good nor too bad

Mechanical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Good BS team - Great People and culture

Cons

- No to little career growth - Very disoragnised

Mott MacDonald Response

5mo

Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback. We are pleased to hear that you value the people you work with and feel supported by your team and the wider culture. We also recognise your concerns about career growth and organisation and we understand how important these areas are for long term satisfaction. Your comments will be shared with the relevant teams as we continue to strengthen development pathways and improve coordination across the business. We appreciate your openness and your ongoing contributions.

4.0

Jan 11, 2026

Good Organisation

Senior manger

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ethical organisation' Diversity and culture Good salary

Cons

Immediate boss issues micromanaging Lack of responsibility

Mott MacDonald Response

5mo

We appreciate you sharing this thoughtful review. It is encouraging to know that you recognised the organisation’s commitment to ethics, diversity and culture. We acknowledge your concerns about your immediate manager and the impact of micromanagement and limited responsibility. Insights like these guide our ongoing work to create a healthier and more empowering environment for our people. Thank you for the time you spent with us and we wish you well in your future career.

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