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 and maintenance industry (3.7 stars).

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5.0
2 Jul 2026
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Pros

Great company to work for

Cons

Career path clarity dependent on the division you work for

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Mott MacDonald Response
17h
Spending close to a decade with one organisation gives a unique perspective, so it is great to hear that you look back on your time with Mott MacDonald so positively overall. We also appreciate your honest observation about career path clarity. In a business as broad and diverse as ours, experiences can vary between teams and disciplines, and we recognise how important it is for colleagues to have a clear understanding of development opportunities and potential career routes. Thank you for sharing your experience and for the contribution you made over many years with Mott MacDonald. We wish you every success for the future.
5.0
1 Jul 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Friendly environment, very good work life balance

Cons

Pay isn’t as high as other consultancy firms

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Mott MacDonald Response
17h
A friendly team and a healthy work life balance can make a huge difference, especially in the early stages of a career, so it is great to hear these have been positive parts of your experience at Mott MacDonald. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding pay. We understand that reward is an important factor when comparing opportunities across the industry, and we continue to review our approach to ensure it remains fair, competitive and reflective of the contribution our people make. Thank you for sharing your perspective. Feedback like yours helps us understand what we're doing well and where we can continue to improve.
5.0
30 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Really lovely place to work and great people look after their staff

Cons

Some shift patterns can be long but only in this role there is flexible working

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Mott MacDonald Response
17h
It is great to read such warm feedback about your experience with Mott MacDonald. Knowing that you felt supported and cared for by the people around you is a wonderful reflection of the culture we strive to create. We also appreciate your balanced comments regarding shift patterns. We recognise that certain roles can involve longer shifts at times, and we are pleased that the flexibility available helped support your work life balance. Thank you for the contribution you made during your time with us in Manchester, and we wish you every success for the future.
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