Graduate Mechanical Engineer Review
at Mott MacDonald
Graduate Scheme
Mechanical Engineering
Croydon, London
Review Submitted: August 2026
Overall Rating
4.3 /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!
4/5
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Overview of the Role
4.4/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Mott MacDonald?
I had a very positive experience as a graduate at Mott MacDonald. There is a supportive culture at the company and a strong graduate community which enables learning and development.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Main responsibilities included generation of CAD models, use of CFD software to prepare, run and process simulations on a range of engineering applications, writing reports and communicating effectively with clients and stakeholders. I most enjoyed the problem solving aspect of a specialist simulation based role.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
The company values the input from graduate engineers and gives the space to contribute to meetings and discussions without fear.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
3/5
Compensation and benefits are broadly in line with the rest of the market.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
I have learned a lot in this role to prepare me for more senior engineering roles. Guidance is given for pursuing chartership with a professional institution which greatly aids career development.
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
The day-to-day role presented plenty of opportunities for learning on the job and I have gained valuable experiences from that. There was some opportunity for formal technical training although this was more sporadic. The graduate scheme gave significant training in softer skills required for a career in consulting.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
There is a strong support network of line mangers, chartership mentors and buddys to help with your early career progression.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
Work life balance is very important to the company and is respected by all.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
3/5
The culture and values mimic those of a lot of similar companies. The atmosphere can be subdued at times as offices are sometimes quite quiet.
How would you rate Mott MacDonald initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
4/5
Mott MacDonald has a focus on EDI and there are plenty of initiatives to get involved in.
How would you rate Mott MacDonald CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
There are a lot of volunteering opportunities to get involved in which are rewarding.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Mott MacDonald is a good company to work for, cares about it's employees and makes a positive impact on society through the projects it undertakes.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
The role was exactly as I expected.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Mott MacDonald?
Make sure you are aware of the companies PRIDE values and can think of examples where you have used or experienced them. Have a good introduction to yourself in your education and career so far as this can get the interview going on the right foot.
