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      Mott MacDonald

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      3.9

      77% would recommend to a friend

      (3,186 total reviews)
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      James Harris

      87% approve of CEO

      64% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.2

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.2

      Work/Life balance

      4.1

      Culture & values

      3.7

      Career opportunities

      3.5

      Compensation and benefits

      3.4

      Senior management

      Mott MacDonald has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,186 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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      3K reviews
      1.0
      Nov 10, 2024

      Horrible management

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The company has lost its value due to rogue management.

      Cons

      The company recently laid off several employees very abruptly and the senior management did not even address the layoffs. Lack of communication from management and poor leadership. Current scenario seems like an internal power grabbing move. Upper management used employees as scapegoats to self save. Lack of attention to employee well being and development. Current employees are actively seeking opportunities to leave.

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      Mott MacDonald Response
      1y
      Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. At Mott MacDonald, we strive to maintain a transparent and supportive environment for all our colleagues. As a current employee, we encourage you to discuss your concerns with your local HR Manager, who can provide you with the necessary support and guidance or utilize the anonymous reporting system. Your feedback is important to us, and we are committed to addressing the issues you have raised. Thank you for your dedication and for sharing your concerns. We are here to support you and ensure a positive working experience at Mott MacDonald.
      1.0
      Apr 7, 2024

      Struggling Company

      Principal
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      No pressure, easy going environment

      Cons

      Weak leadership, UK centric, ridged, cliques

      1.0
      Nov 13, 2025

      Favoritism, Useless Senior Managers, Nepotism

      Current employeee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Work life balance is good

      Cons

      Senior management tends to promote the same staff (talkers) every 6 months along with salary raises while the doers do all the work without recognition. Young unfit employees are getting titles of group leaders and line managers without being accurately assessed on their skills while staff are suffering with managers who reside in different regions and take all the team credit. Senior managers get their families hired without interviews and skill assessments. Talent acquisition does not do a great job in hiring talent but rather fill positions with known references. Unit HR is absent and not very involved with hearing concerns and staff issues, providing delayed responses and even ignoring requests by messages and emails, as much as acting busy to speak in person and choosing to only speak to people of choice. Suggestion to speak to HR regarding these concerns is useless.

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      Mott MacDonald Response
      6mo
      Thank you for sharing such detailed feedback. We are pleased to hear that you value the work life balance we offer. Acknowledging the issues raised, we remain committed to fair recognition, transparent processes, and fostering a supportive workplace guided by our PRIDE and EDI values. We encourage you to raise issues through the confidential Speak Up service or by contacting your Division Manager directly, as these channels are designed to ensure concerns are heard and acted upon.
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