Mott MacDonald reviews

3.9

79% would recommend to a friend

(3,221 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 3,221 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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3K reviews
3.0
Jul 23, 2025

The slow claw back

Recommend
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Pros

- Good socials and networking for younger employees - Decent culture - Fairly flexible working - Good opportunity for industry accreditation - Guaranteed annual review of salary and bonus

Cons

- Wages are slipping compared to total market as the business benchmarks only a small number of companies - Benefits are a bit stagnant compared to market trends - Only a small quartile of upper management actually own shares in the company, and calling it employee owned is a bit of white lie. It's employee owned because it sounds better than management owned. - Benefits that were once taken for granted are now being clawed back, a reduction in overall opportunity per year for additional training, work outside of borders, some teams are returning more into the office, pay increases have been at or below inflation, even more limited opportunity now to own shares, etc.

5.0
Jul 22, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Well rounded, UK best employer, good work life balance

Cons

very rigid management, slow career progression and pay increase

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Mott MacDonald Response
11mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Mott MacDonald, and for your positive rating and thoughtful feedback. We're pleased to hear that you value our commitment to work-life balance and recognise us as one of the UK’s best employers. Creating a well-rounded and supportive environment for all our people is something we take great pride in. We also appreciate your honest comments about the management structure and career progression. We understand that these areas can impact your overall experience, and your feedback is important as we continue to evolve and improve. We're actively working on making our development pathways clearer and more responsive, and your insights help guide those efforts. Thank you again for your contribution and for being a valued part of the team.
5.0
Jul 22, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good projects and great people

Cons

Poor salary, stress to complete projects

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Mott MacDonald Response
11mo
Thank you for your positive review and for sharing your experience. We’re really pleased to hear that you found the projects engaging and the people great to work with. A supportive and nurturing environment is something we strive for across all our teams. We appreciate your honest feedback regarding salary and project-related stress. These are important areas, and we recognise that balancing challenging work with wellbeing and fair compensation is essential. We’re continuously reviewing how we support our people, both in terms of reward and workload, and your insights help inform that ongoing effort. Thanks again for your contributions during your time with us, and we wish you all the best in your future career.
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