Mott MacDonald reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(3,214 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 3,214 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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4.0
Oct 30, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of different work and training opportunities. Good benefits package.

Cons

Poor management and a disconnect between different layers of seniority.

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Mott MacDonald Response
8mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It’s great to hear that you’ve had access to varied work and training opportunities and that our benefits have been helpful. We appreciate your comments about management and the disconnect between different levels of seniority. This is something we’re working to improve through better communication and engagement across all teams. Your advice about recognising employees as individuals is important and aligns with the culture we want to strengthen. Thanks again for your feedback and for the valuable contribution you make to Mott MacDonald.
5.0
Oct 30, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

everyone is very friendly mangement are really nice

Cons

work at the start is a bit slow

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Mott MacDonald Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s great to hear that you feel valued and supported by colleagues and management – that’s exactly the culture we aim to create. We appreciate your comment about the slower start. Beginning a new role can sometimes take time as we ensure proper onboarding and training, but we’re always looking for ways to make this process smoother. If you have suggestions, we’d love to hear them. Thanks again for your feedback and for being part of the Mott MacDonald team.
5.0
Oct 29, 2025

Very Good Place of Work

Recommend
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Pros

- MM has a supportive engineering culture, cross-functional teams collaborate effectively and great work-life balance. - Management invests in career growth. - Great people to work with wonderful culture of care. - Totally employee-owned company.

Cons

Politics within some departments and lack of communication between departments.

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Mott MacDonald Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing such detailed feedback. It’s great to hear that you value our supportive culture and the focus on work-life balance. We’re also proud of being employee-owned and investing in career growth, so it’s encouraging to see that recognised. We understand your concerns about departmental politics and communication. These are areas we’re continuously reviewing, and your suggestions around improving cross-departmental collaboration and expanding career paths are very helpful. Flexible working is something we continue to enhance, and feedback like yours helps us prioritise what matters most. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts and for the positive impact you make at Mott MacDonald.
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