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Early career friendly
83%
Family friendly
81%
Flexibility
78%

Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald are a global engineering, management, and development consultancy.
We're a leading engineering, management and development consultancy and one of the world’s largest employee-owned companies. We're here because we support, empower and trust brilliant people to take on tomorrow's biggest challenges. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future, and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve.
It’s our people who are powering that performance – we succeed when
they do. We employ brilliant people and we trust them to do brilliant things. With so many opportunities to collaborate, learn and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.
From graduates to highly experienced professionals, there are opportunities here to shape your career journey. If you're looking to work on important projects for high-profile clients you've come to the right place. If you're eager to pursue excellence, learn from a diverse range of experts and share your expertise, we're keen to hear from you
As a proudly employee-owned business, we’re here to benefit our clients, our communities and each other, and our success enables us to invest in creating the right space for everyone
to feel empowered, included and valued. We believe taking care of our people takes care of business, and we understand the balance between the person and the professional.
Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.
Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to building a workplace where brilliant minds from all backgrounds can be their best. We actively support our employees through inclusive policies, networks, mentorship and leadership programmes that remove barriers and create opportunities. By fostering a supportive and inclusive culture, we enable our people to thrive, collaborate and shape outcomes.
Mott MacDonald is dedicated to championing women and advancing gender equality across the organisation and the wider industry. Through our Women in Leadership programme, we actively support the progression of women into our senior roles, providing tailored development, mentorship, sponsorship and training to help unlock potential and accelerate careers. We foster an inclusive culture where women are supported at every stage, from early careers to executive levels, with flexible working, excellent parental leave policies, and global commitment to equity.
We also engage with the wider community by participating in STEM outreach events, inspiring young women to pursue careers in engineering, consultancy, and infrastructure. Each year, we proudly celebrate International Women's Day across our offices, using it as a platform to raise awareness, share progress, and reaffirm our commitment to building a workplace where women belong, lead, and succeed.
Explore our colleague career stories: https://www.mottmac.com/en-gb/careers/career-stories/
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What Mott MacDonald offers their employees
Alternative working patterns
Open to part-time employees
Open to part time work for some roles
Flexibility
Hybrid working (with some weekly office time)
A little flexibility in start and finish times
Great office
Modern office
Ergonomic workstations
Private booths
Book swaps
Fully stocked snack cupboard
On-site shower
Bike parking
Meditation space
Shape Your Story
At Mott MacDonald, you're empowered to shape your story - finding the right path at the right time, for you to and the business to succeed. From early careers programmes, where graduates, apprentices and placement students gain real responsibility on live projects, to experienced roles across the organisation, we trust our people to deliver take ownership and make real impact. Our flexible career pathways allow you to grow your expertise, step into leadership, or move across regions, roles and disciplines as your ambitions evolve. Excellence and achievement are recognised and celebrated, and with clear progression, opportunities and support, you can build a career that develops with you over the long term.
Flexible working at Mott MacDonald
Agile working empowers you to work smarter, giving you more individual responsibility over how, when and where you work to meet your personal and professional commitments.
Agreed in discussion with your people manager, agile working involves adapting your office working approach on an ad hoc basis to improve your productivity, job satisfaction and work-life balance and support business and client requirements, without changing your employment contract. It includes:
- Flexible work times: varying your working hours in line with personal needs like caring responsibilities, appointments, exercise and volunteering
- Working from home: for more focus time, a private space for client calls, dealing with home maintenance issues or attending appointments
- Working from your contracted office: for team collaboration, team and client meetings, building rapport and empathy with colleagues
- Working from other offices to fit with your professional aims.
Inclusion & Belonging at Mott MacDonald
We take a proactive and holistic approach to inclusion, embedding equity, diversity and belonging into every aspect of our business. Through initiatives such as employee networks, inclusive leadership training, and supported recruitment programmes, Mott MacDonald actively works to remove barriers and create equitable opportunities. We believe that diversity isn't just good for business - it's better for people. By creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive, Mott MacDonald supports the wellbeing, development, and success of individuals from all backgrounds.
We have various Employee networks at Mott MacDonald, these include communities for Women, Race and Culture, LGBTQ+, Accessibility, Parents and Carers, and our Armed Forces network.
What Employees like about Mott MacDonald

People & Community
Very caring company and feel lucky to be surrounded by such intelligent, funny, charismatic individuals. Such a diverse range of employees makes discussions and working together more interesting.

Culture
We have a very collaborative approach in our team. Everyone is approachable and there is a no blame culture. Anyone who wants to learn new things is encouraged to do so. I think the fact we are employee owned creates a better, more family friendly and stable atmosphere in the company than consultancies owned by public companies or private equity.

Purpose
There is always something going on from a social or networking perspective, and this is paired with the opportunity to work alongside (and learn from) great professionals on meaningful projects that improve the built environment - whether it be of significance regionally or nationally.

Working Environment
Modern Offices, Hybrid Working, Great Early Careers Programme, Great Mid-Career programme (10-25+ years in work), Great for over 50s. Great promotion prospects for all grades, experiences and ages. Working benefits are comparable, if not better than other similar companies. This is a very people focussed company and a great place to work especially for those people who have worked in other organisations for a long time and feel that there talents and experience is no longer valued. Since joining Mott MacDonald, my confidence has come back as my talents/experience are being appreciated throughout the work that I am doing.

Growth & Learning
Mott MacDonald is a very supportive and nurturing company where everyone feels they belong. They have open and honest communications with their staff on a positive but motivating way. They have a people focused culture where learning and career advancement is available and where hard work is recognised and compensated.

Purpose
Mott MacDonald is the first company I have worked for since leaving the military. I have found it to be an easy transition from the public sector as it is a mission driven company with a clear purpose of doing good. It's not just a company to maximise shareholder value and that comes from being employee owned I think.
The company has also invested in my training having paid for me to complete Managing Successful Programmes and Business Analysis training which I really appreciate.

Inclusion
Mott Macdonald has proven to me that you can have a successful career whilst also being a Mum, something I often questioned as to whether or not was going to be possible and something I will be forever grateful for!

Working Environment
Very supportive working environment and huge variety of extra curricular activities promoted, that provide opportunities to meet people from all backgrounds and network outside of direct teams.

Inclusion
Mott Macdonald are truly inclusive and supportive of all employees at whatever life stage or career path they are on.

Culture
I left, I saw what others offer, I came back. Its a great company.

Culture
Mott MacDonald genuinely cares for its staff, it is not just lip service. This is evidenced by the tangible effort they make to make sure staff who are seconded continue to feel like part of the organisation and are not just forgotten about. It is also an organisation that is concerned with long term sustainability of the business that benefits all its employees, rather than to the benefit of faceless shareholders. This means there is a greater concern for ethics in the way in which work is pursued. Consequently you feel like you have a greater influence on the business.

People & Community
Despite an organisational structure, senior leaders are extremely approachable and make themselves available. Opinions are heard and acknowledged, and a substantial budget is reserved for professional development and professional excellence. The employee ownership model is great and an amazing pull-factor. Having worked at Mott MacDonald, I can completely understand how professionals can spend their entire career at a single organisation.

People & Community
I've been given amazing opportunities to grow and to influence my team. The people really are amazing, ambitious, and good fun.

Working Environment
After my wife returned to work after maternity leave I transitioned to a 4-day week. The process was easy and my manager was and continues to be supportive and flexible while my wife and I split childcare. With a predominately home-based working situation I find I have a good work-life balance, with one day in the office to touch base with the rest of the team.

Benefits
As a new starter at Mott MacDonald, I’ve been genuinely impressed by how friendly, welcoming, and approachable everyone has been. The breadth of benefits available, along with the strong support offered to Early Career Professionals, has truly stood out to me and played a significant role in my decision to join the team.

Inclusion
It is an amazing environment for military spouses. They understand the particular pressures at home that are down to military life, and allow me to do what I need to do to meet those demands without getting overly stressed. Very supportive and understanding.

Purpose
I have been with the group for nearly 20 years and on the whole they have been an excellent company to work for. Interesting and varied projects, lots of opportunities to progress and great people amongst other things.
Accreditations

Clear Assured Platinum
2026
Disability Confident Leader
2024
Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award
2024Awards & Achievements

Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality
2025
Best Wellbeing in the Workplace Strategy - Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards
2025
Glassdoor Best Place to Work
2026
Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers
2025
Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers`
2024
Glassdoor Best Place to Work
2024
Glassdoor Best Place to Work
2023Equality Diversity and Inclusion Leader - New Civil Engineer Awards
2023Inclusive Employer of the Year Award 2023- Consulting and Engineering Awards
2023
Higherin - Top Graduate Employer
2027Anything else you want to know?
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Working at Mott MacDonald

2 days/week at home

A little flex time – We’re happy to talk flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. We offer a range of options depending on your role, so please discuss this with your recruiter.
Company employees:
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Hiring in countries
Australia
Bulgaria
Canada
Czechia
Germany
Hong Kong
India
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Malaysia
Netherlands
New Zealand
Rwanda
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Singapore
South Korea
Spain
Taiwan
Thailand
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
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Employee benefits
Mott MacDonald offers a wide range of benefits for employees, particularly for UK staff. Here are some of the key benefits you can access:
Annual Leave
- Accrued annual leave
- Bank holiday swaps
- Buy or sell annual leave
- Religious celebration leave
- Reservist leave – 10 days leave
Health & Wellbeing
- Compassionate leave
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Dental coverage
- Enhanced sick pay
- Eye Care Support – Eyecare vouchers
- Health assessment
- Menopause support
- Private GP service – Private Medical care for all UK staff
- Women’s health leave
Learning & Development
- Further education support
- L&D budget
- Learning platform
- Lunch and learns
- Mentoring
- Professional subscriptions – We pay for your primary professional annual subscription
- Study support
Office Based
- Bike parking
- Book swaps
- Cycle to work scheme
- Ergonomic workstations
- Faith rooms
- Fully stocked snack cupboard
- Meditation space
- Modern office
- On-site shower
- On-site yoga classes
- Private booths
- Travel loan
Parents & Caregivers
- Adoption leave – 26 weeks full pay
- Carer’s leave – up to 5 days, two of which are paid
- Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks full pay
- Enhanced paternity leave – 2 weeks
- Pregnancy loss leave
- Pregnancy support
- Shared parental leave – We match up to 24 weeks full pay
- Tax-free childcare
Salary Based
- Annual bonus
- Annual pay rises
- Enhanced pension match/contribution – matched up to 7%
- Income protection
- Life assurance
- Life insurance – 4 x salary
- Referral bonus
- Salary sacrifice
- Share options
Travel & Leisure
- Theme park discounts
Work Environment
- Buddy scheme
- In house training
Work Week
- Open to part time work for some rolesPopular
- Open to part-time employeesPopular
Other
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discounts
- Returnship
- Teambuilding days
Mott MacDonald's careers
Principal Electrical Engineer
Principal Civil Engineer
Buildings Director
Principal Design Manager
Architectural Inspector
Finance Manager
Project Engineer Water
Project Design Engineer - Electrical
Senior Project Manager Water
Senior Electrical Engineer
Senior Contracts Specialist
Project Planning & Interface
Senior Project Manager
Consultant - Renewables
Construction Project Controls Specialist
Front Office Receptionist
Senior Civil Engineer
Principal Civil Engineer
Assistant Principal Maritime Engineer
IT Team Lead - Compute and Storage
Principal Pipeline Engineer
Senior Structural Engineer (SPAIN)
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Specialist II Document Controls
Resident Works Supervisor II
Operational Advisory Specialist
Mechanical Engineer - Water
Bid Coordinator
Principal Infrastructure Advisor
IT Specialist - Cyber Defence
IT Analyst - Networks
Transport Planner
Technician II GIS
Senior Water Resources Engineer
Project Controls Specialist
Senior Fire Engineer
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Fire Engineer
Ecologist
Principal Consultant - Regulatory Technical Assurance
Fire and Life Safety Engineer
Electrical Advisory Engineering Roles
Cost Intelligence Consultant - Armed Forces Pathway
Project Lead (Water and Wastewater)
Senior/Associate Project Manager
Principal Project Controller
Senior Civil Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Senior Electrical Engineer
Principal Electrical Engineer
Document Controller
Strategic Technology Negotiations Manager
Cost Intelligence Consultant
Cost Intelligence Consultant
Project Manager
Project Manager
Civil Engineer
Principal Rail Engineer
Civil Principal Project Manager
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater
Quality Expert
Principal Civil Engineer - Water
Principal Project Manager
Principal Process Engineer
Assistant Mechanical/Mechanical BIM Modeller/Engineer (REVIT)
Principal Construction Scheduler
Electrical Engineer 1
Technical Consultant / Project Manager (Nuclear Energy)
Principal Design Advisor/CDM
Principal Protection and Control Engineer
Design Manager Major Projects
2026 UK Advanced Apprenticeship: IT Analyst
Senior/Principal Facilities Management Advisor
Facilities Management Advisor
Asset Management Advisor - Asset Health
Lead Mechanical Engineer - SPA
Process Engineer - @One Alliance
Transport Project Manager
Expressions of Interest - Water Resource and Flooding Engineer
Digital Designer
Commercial Manager Major Projects
Senior Electrical Engineer -Substations
Geotechnical Engineer-In-Training
Senior Structural Engineer
Inspector (Construction Support)
Senior BIM Manager
Ecologist
Water/Wastewater Engineer
Principal Economics Consultant
Senior Civil Engineer (Utilities)
Principal / Associate Civil Engineer
Senior Traffic Signalling Engineer
Senior Transport Modeller
Transport Modeller
Principal Aviation Engineer
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