Good Workplace, Competitive Pay, Some Concerns on Growth Opportunities - Project Manager Mott MacDonald Employee Review

4.0
18 July 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Corporate appears to really care about employees. I’ve seen some very negative reviews on this aspect, but that has not been my experience. Pay is competitive. Good backlog of work in the West.

Cons

Concerns over management decisions - there was a shakeup with the leadership in 2025. It leaves me concerned that decisions are chaotic. For example, they hired a BD person and fired them 3 months later, brought someone in from Australia (not sure how this person could understand the US market), then that person left 3 months later. Bonuses are small during my time - apparently certain divisions performed poorly and bonuses are drawn from a collective pool. It’s a bit disincentivizing when you’re not rewarded for good work when another division performed poorly, but I understand that’s the system in place. Poor understanding of future placements - internal networking is difficult and people appear to guard their portions of work. I tried several times to reach out to folks for opportunities - most of the time it felt like I was bothering them.

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Mott MacDonald Response
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Thank you for your candid and constructive feedback. We’re glad to hear that you’ve had a positive experience with our culture, competitive compensation package, and strong project pipeline. It’s encouraging to know that you feel supported by the company. We appreciate you raising concerns around leadership transitions, internal mobility, and mentorship. We recognise that changes in management can cause some uncertainty, and we’re actively working to ensure greater stability and clearer communication around leadership decisions. Your feedback on internal networking and career development is especially valuable — we’re always exploring new ways to improve visibility, collaboration, and support available across teams and regions. Regarding bonuses and staffing, we understand the frustration when individual performance isn’t always reflected in collective outcomes. We’re reviewing how we can better align recognition and reward with individual and team contributions, while also advocating for more sustainable project resourcing with our clients. Thank you again for your thoughtful insights and for your continued contributions. Your perspective helps us grow and improve, and we’re committed to addressing the areas you’ve highlighted.

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