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 (107) , 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?

"They were very flexible which provided a good work/life balance." ((in 247 reviews)); "People are great and genuinely want to make a difference." ((in 246 reviews)); "Good culture and friendly." ((in 233 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and helpful." ((in 126 reviews)); "Great working environment and people!" ((in 88 reviews))

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

"Salary low and no promotion" ((in 202 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 36 reviews)); "no training or resources to expand myself constant deadlines and really felt like I was a number and not a person" ((in 33 reviews))

What are employees saying about Mott MacDonald redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Mott MacDonald redundancy and their outlook for job security at Mott MacDonald in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Mott MacDonald locations?

Toronto , Vancouver , Calgary , Winnipeg

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Great learning platform with collaborative teams - Principal Consultant Mott MacDonald Employee Review

5.0

May 11, 2026

Principal consultant

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Pros

Supportive colleagues and a collaborative environment; many employees mention good camaraderie and respectful teams. Flexible working and decent work-life balance, depending on the team and project load. Employee-owned culture and a general emphasis on ethics, quality, and long-term thinking.

Cons

Communication from leadership can sometimes feel limited or top-down, which creates uncertainty around decisions and future opportunities. Work allocation and internal networking can be uneven, with some teams feeling siloed and opportunities not always easy to access. Compensation and bonuses may feel less competitive relative to workload or performance expectations.

Mott MacDonald Response

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Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review, and for your contribution during your time with Mott MacDonald. We are delighted to hear that you valued the collaborative culture, supportive colleagues and the flexibility and balance we aim to provide. It is also great to see our employee ownership model and focus on quality and long term thinking resonate with you. We also appreciate your considered feedback on communication, visibility of opportunities and compensation. These are important areas and we continue to focus on improving transparency, strengthening cross team collaboration and ensuring our reward approach reflects both contribution and market expectations. Thank you again for sharing your perspective and we wish you all the very best in your future career.

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5.0

Jul 8, 2026

It project manager

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Pros

Niche software dev BU followed through with employment offer after 6 month contract-to-hire period. Provided me FMLA and even additional 2 weeks paid maternity leave without any legal obligation. Hybrid remote/office-based strategy supported work-life balance. Employee-ownership of company strengthened team mentality. Improved my resource management skills, built network via enterprise training sessions, increased GIS and agile methodology domain knowledge, and learned interesting facts about sustainability and construction engineering environmental design dependencies. Also, I felt heard and valued after my project risk reporting was addressed by leadership and a major issue avoided.

Cons

My labor cost became commercially restrictive after leadership changes at a strategic client. I was impacted during an Oct. Reduction in Force post a re-org.

4.0

Jul 1, 2026

Specialist

Recommend

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Pros

Mott MacDonald is a great company to work for if you’re starting out

Cons

Growth timeline. If you’re looking for continuous growth opportunities, be patient

Mott MacDonald Response

Starting your career can be a defining period, so it is great to hear that Mott MacDonald provides a positive foundation for professional development. We are pleased that your overall experience led you to recommend us and that you saw the business as a good place for people beginning their careers. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the pace of progression. Career growth is important at every stage, and we recognise that expectations around development and advancement can vary from person to person. We continue to focus on providing opportunities for learning, development and career progression across the business. Thank you for sharing your experience.

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