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 1% 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 (152) , Engineer (124) , Civil Engineer (105) , 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?

"People are great and genuinely want to make a difference." ((in 250 reviews)); "They were very flexible which provided a good work/life balance." ((in 248 reviews)); "Good culture and friendly." ((in 221 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and helpful." ((in 134 reviews)); "Great working environment and people!" ((in 96 reviews))

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

"Low salary and increment given" ((in 201 reviews)); "Low pay and sometimes could have very hard workload" ((in 90 reviews)); "Healthcare benefits could be better." ((in 49 reviews)); "Senior management are cold and inaccessible" ((in 40 reviews)); "No bonus and increment." ((in 32 reviews))

What are employees saying about Mott MacDonald layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Mott MacDonald locations?

Hong Kong , Kwun Tong , Kon Hang , Kowloon Tong , Kowloon City

Mott MacDonald reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(3,207 total reviews)

James Harris

89% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

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Mott MacDonald has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,207 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

Aug 26, 2023

Mott MacDonald Review

Graduate environmental consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Seldom work overtime, work life balance

Cons

No new project, poor management. An Acoustic senior to manage sustainability team, no new project, very poor management, have 0 understanding on sustainability.

4.0

Nov 28, 2018

Mott MacDonald Hong Kong

Workplace analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good working environment and work-life balance

Cons

Lower salary than the market, Average employee benefits

2.0

Feb 23, 2022

Stressful

Graduate engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Design specific on large projects

Cons

- High turnover rate - Always overtime - Stressful - Low pay

Mott MacDonald Response

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Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We really appreciate your feedback. As a current employee, we would recommend you please speak with your local HR advisor in confidence so that we can investigate fully the concerns raised.

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Environment Consultant (2026 Graduate Program)

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Senior Document Controller

Kwun Tong

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Senior Environment Consultant

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