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?

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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

4.0

Aug 30, 2025

Pros and cons

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Relaxed culture and friendly faces

Cons

Progression is hard, salaries are low

Mott MacDonald Response

10mo

Thank you for your review and for sharing your experience. We’re pleased to hear that you’ve found the culture at Mott MacDonald to be relaxed and friendly – creating a welcoming and supportive environment is something we take pride in. We appreciate your feedback on progression and salary. These are important areas, and we continue to review how we support career development and ensure our reward structures reflect the value our people bring. Your comments help us understand where we can improve to better support long-term growth and recognition. Thanks again for your perspective – it helps us shape a better experience for everyone.

5.0

Aug 30, 2025

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Bridge engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work-life balance and projects

Cons

Nothing I can think of

Mott MacDonald Response

10mo

Thanks for the great review and for being part of the team over the past few years. It’s brilliant to hear that you’ve found a good balance between work and life, and that the projects have been enjoyable and engaging. We’re glad to know your experience has been so positive – it’s feedback like this that keeps us motivated to keep doing what works well.

5.0

Aug 28, 2025

Great place to work

Project director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employee ownership Working environment Variations of roles available

Cons

None it’s a great place to wotm

Mott MacDonald Response

10mo

Thank you for your kind review and for sharing your experience. We’re delighted to hear that you value the working environment, the variety of roles available, and our employee ownership model – all of which are central to how we aim to support and empower our people. It’s especially encouraging to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience overall. Feedback like yours reinforces the importance of maintaining a culture where people feel proud to work and grow. Thanks again for your continued contribution – we’re glad to have you as part of the team.

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