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 2% 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 (108) , 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?

"Good work life balance and rich in knowledge sharing" ((in 254 reviews)); "People are great and genuinely want to make a difference." ((in 254 reviews)); "Good culture and friendly." ((in 238 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and helpful." ((in 122 reviews)); "Great team and they get solid work" ((in 95 reviews))

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

"Low salary and increment given" ((in 199 reviews)); "Low pay and sometimes could have very hard workload" ((in 94 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 29 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

(3,219 total reviews)

James Harris

89% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

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Mott MacDonald has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,219 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

5.0

Sep 5, 2025

Decent

Senior project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Training and L&D opportunities good

Cons

Lower than the average going rate base pay

Mott MacDonald Response

9mo

Thank you for your review and for highlighting the strength of our training and learning opportunities. We’re glad to hear that you’ve found value in the support available for professional development – it’s something we’re proud to invest in across all levels. We appreciate your feedback on base pay. We continue to review our reward structures to ensure they remain fair and competitive, and comments like yours help inform that process. Thanks again for sharing your experience – it’s good to know what’s working well and where we can keep improving.

4.0

Sep 4, 2025

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Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very Good team working environment.

Cons

Less competition salary package compare to others

Mott MacDonald Response

9mo

Thank you for your review and for sharing your experience. We’re pleased to hear that you found the team working environment to be very positive – collaboration and support are key parts of the culture we aim to build. We appreciate your feedback on salary competitiveness. It’s something we continue to review to ensure our reward packages reflect the value our people bring and remain aligned with market expectations. Thanks again for your contribution during your time with us – we wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

4.0

Sep 3, 2025

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Senior transportation planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Learning a fair bit on international projects

Cons

-Limited career growth -Outdated offices

Mott MacDonald Response

9mo

Thank you for your review and for sharing your experience. It’s great to hear that you’ve had the chance to work on international projects and that they’ve offered valuable learning opportunities – we know how important that exposure is for professional growth. We appreciate your feedback on career progression and office facilities. These are areas we continue to review, and your comments help us understand where improvements can make a real difference to the day-to-day experience.

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