Management is poor and disconnected - Consultant Engineer Mott MacDonald Employee Review

2.0
Mar 6, 2024
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Pros

- Good clean office - Helpful staff - Plenty of workshops and seminars - Support in obtaining new skills

Cons

- People in higher management are disconnected and unprofessional at times. - Heavy emphasis on grading/level and seniority. - Mislead during the hiring process that you will get staff share (stock) in the company (only reserved for upper management). - Pay is below average compared to their competitors - Progression is extremely poor, virtually non-existence unless you are "cushy" with higher management. - The company is not accommodating, thus non-existence work-life balance.

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5.0
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Pros

Work-life balance and with good working culture

Cons

Pay is a little lower than what other competitor offer.

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Mott MacDonald Response
2mo
We appreciate you taking the time to reflect on your experience, it is great to hear that work life balance and a supportive working culture have been key reasons you enjoy working at Mott MacDonald. Creating an environment where people can do their best work while maintaining balance is important to us. We also hear your feedback around pay and recognise the value of continued discussion and listening on this topic.
3.0
Jun 17, 2026
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Pros

There are some cool projects

Cons

Could be slow at work sometimes.

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Mott MacDonald Response
7h
Early career experiences can really shape how people view the industry, so it is great to see you found the projects interesting during your internship. We also appreciate your honest feedback about quieter periods. Finding the right balance between giving interns meaningful work and managing project demands can be a challenge at times, and it is something we continue to work on to make sure placements feel engaging and valuable throughout. Thank you for sharing your experience and for the contribution you made during your internship in Boston.
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