Mott MacDonald reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(3,215 total reviews)
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James Harris

89% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Mott MacDonald has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,215 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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2.0
Nov 12, 2025
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Pros

Interesting projects but how easy it is to resource onto projects that interest you depends on your team - some teams take a very personal approach, some let you take control of your own resourcing, others just assign you with minimal consultation.

Cons

The pay is poor and the promotion processes are arbitrary. There’s a framework for progression but you can tick every box, and more, having the support of your manager and others, and a tonne of evidence to back your case… and you still won’t be promoted with no explanation. If you do get promoted, it will be such a small payrise that you wish you’d stayed performing at the Grade below. Nobody ever gives constructive feedback - there’s an internal feedback system but no one ever says anything negative - so you’ll get glowing feedback and be left wondering why you’re still not progressing.

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Mott MacDonald Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are glad to hear that you find the projects interesting, and we recognise your point about how resourcing can vary between teams. We aim to give colleagues opportunities to work on projects that align with their interests and skills, and we continue to look at ways to make this process more consistent across the business. We understand your concerns about progression and feedback. Career development is important and we are committed to improving clarity and consistency in our processes and we continue to review processes and transparency. One of the ways we support this is through our newly launched Career Pathways, which provide structured routes for progression through outlining skills, capabilities and experiences needed to support with advancement. across both technical and managerial roles. You will be able to explore these pathways further, by visiting your practice site on Connect People or speak with your line manager about how they apply to your role. You can also connect with your local HR Business Partner for advice and to share ideas or you can raise any serious concerns, using our confidential Speak Up service is always available. Your feedback is extremely valuable and helps us identify where we can do better to improve employee experience.
2.0
Nov 12, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Big company with usually benefits

Cons

Progression is very difficult with the rules changing all the time in favour of how the board are feeling

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Mott MacDonald Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are pleased to hear that you recognise the benefits that come with being part of a large organisation. To support career growth, we offer the three-year Accelerate Your Future programme for our graduates. This programme is designed to help colleagues build skills, gain visibility and prepare for future roles through structured development and mentoring. We encourage you to speak with your line manager to discuss further. We understand your concerns about progression and the need for clarity in career development. We are committed to making our processes as transparent and consistent as possible and feedback like yours helps us identify where improvements are needed.
2.0
Nov 12, 2025

Good company, horrible management

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Pros

Hybrid work model, but will be resuming to five days in office soon.

Cons

Micromanges, toxic middle management. Inflexible vacation pretty much no time off during month end, quarter end year end or when someone else is also away. No opportunities for growth or promotion.

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Mott MacDonald Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. Acknowledging your concerns about management style, flexibility, and career progression—these are important areas for us. We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive environment where colleagues can thrive. While certain roles have critical deadlines, we strive to provide flexibility and encourage everyone to take their allotted time off to recharge. If you’d like to share more or raise specific issues, please reach out to your manager, connect with HR, or use our confidential Speak Up service.
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