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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Civil Engineer Review

at Mott MacDonald

Graduate Scheme

Civil Engineering, Construction

Glasgow

Review Submitted: September 2025

Overall Rating

4.8 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4.3/5 - Overview of the Role
5/5 - Experience & Company Culture
5/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Mott MacDonald?
Very positive experience in the grad scheme based in Glasgow - lots of opportunities at a big company with a lot of support provided. Everyone I've worked with has been friendly and accommodating.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Report writing
Civil structural design, analysis and assessment
Project management
Commercial management
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
4/5

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
How would you rate Mott MacDonald initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate Mott MacDonald CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?
Yes
Why?
As per my review, lots of opportunities to develop and friendly helpful staff base.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Mott MacDonald?
N/A - I gained my role through previous internships and was offered informally based on this.
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