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Returning from Parental Leave: The First Months Back

by Mott MacDonald

After taking 4 months of shared parental leave, Technical Director Simon Johnson reflects on what supported his return to work, and what made it genuinely difficult. He talks about the importance of c...

From Career Break to Nuclear Expert: Mariam Thomas’ Story at Mott MacDonald

by Mott MacDonald

Mariam Thomas is a project manager working within the energy sector who returned to the workforce with a clear sense of purpose and a wealth of transferable skills after a five-year career break to ra...

Women in Engineering: How Sally Russell Leads at Mott MacDonald

by Mott MacDonald

Sally Russell on her leadership of Mott MacDonald’s water and environment business Most engineers can point to a project that shaped the direction of their career. For Sally Russell, who is now leadi...

There's No Single Route: How Mott MacDonald Helps Women Build Careers in Engineering

by Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald takes the view that careers don't follow a single trajectory and builds its people practices around that reality. This article looks at how the firm supports progression at different li...

Internal Mobility Strategy: Creating Career Pathways for Future Leaders at Mott MacDonald

by Mott MacDonald

What internal mobility programmes or initiatives has Mott MacDonald put in place to help employees grow into leadership roles? At Mott MacDonald, we believe that career development isn’t just about m...

Transforming Careers: How Continuous Training and Development Drives Success for Rachel Arthur

by Mott MacDonald

New Zealander Rachel Arthur found her career path as easy as ABC Auckland to Bristol via Cambridge! Here, Rachel tells us all about her role at Mott MacDonald, her proudest professional moment and t...

RTPI's Chief Planners Initiative: Isabella's Day at Mott MacDonald

by Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)

As part of the RTPI's Chief Planners of Tomorrow Initiative, the Mott MacDonald Town Planning Team in Birmingham recently hosted Isabella, a placement student currently working in the planning polic...

Beyond Labels: How Intersectionality Shapes Inclusion at Mott MacDonald

by Mott MacDonald

If you're trying to work out whether an employer will see you, and not just the boxes you tick on an application form, this is worth two minutes of your time.   Inclusion tends to get talked about t...

Accidental Ecologist: Why Your Next Big Career Move Might Not Be on Your CV

by Mott MacDonald

Joanne Bates: how an unexpected opportunity led to a fulfilling career in ecology.   Nature services resource manager Joanne shares how she built a rewarding career, her love of working collaborativ...

Engineering for Social Good: How Global Projects are Driving Inclusion and Connectivity

by Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald and Balfour Beatty partner to support NGO Bridges to Prosperity. In May, a project team will be travelling to Nyamasheke, Rwanda, for two weeks to build a suspended footbridge for the...

Beyond Labels: How Intersectionality Shapes Inclusion at Mott MacDonald

by Mott MacDonald

If you're trying to work out whether an employer will see you, and not just the boxes you tick on an application form, this is worth two minutes of your time.   Inclusion tends to get talked about t...

Career Progression at Mott MacDonald: Kerry Hancock's Story

by Mott MacDonald

Building on strong foundations for future growth   After taking up her new role as managing director of Mott MacDonald’s advisory and programme delivery business in UK and Europe, Kerry Hancock talk...

Women in Engineering: How Sally Russell Leads at Mott MacDonald

by Mott MacDonald

Sally Russell on her leadership of Mott MacDonald’s water and environment business Most engineers can point to a project that shaped the direction of their career. For Sally Russell, who is now leadi...

Mott MacDonald: Rachel Ellison - From Engineer to Director

by Mott MacDonald

Following her appointment as regional operations director earlier this year, Rachel Ellison shares more about what her role involves, her plans to deliver on those aims and the career that perfectly p...

There's No Single Route: How Mott MacDonald Helps Women Build Careers in Engineering

by Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald takes the view that careers don't follow a single trajectory and builds its people practices around that reality. This article looks at how the firm supports progression at different li...

How Mott MacDonald Supports Women's Health in the Workplace: Menopause, Pregnancy Loss, and Flexible Working

by Mott MacDonald

Women's health challenges at work, menopause, pregnancy loss, flexible working, often go unsupported. Here's how Mott MacDonald is changing that.   At Mott MacDonald, we want everyone to feel suppor...

Accidental Ecologist: Why Your Next Big Career Move Might Not Be on Your CV

by Mott MacDonald

Joanne Bates: how an unexpected opportunity led to a fulfilling career in ecology.   Nature services resource manager Joanne shares how she built a rewarding career, her love of working collaborativ...

Beyond Technical Skills: How Collaboration and Compassion Drive Career Success

by Mott MacDonald

Global practice lead for engineering sciences Ruth talks to us about working across time zones, embracing autonomy and how engineering is a team sport.     Give us a brief summary of your role I...

From Career Break to Nuclear Expert: Mariam Thomas’ Story at Mott MacDonald

by Mott MacDonald

Mariam Thomas is a project manager working within the energy sector who returned to the workforce with a clear sense of purpose and a wealth of transferable skills after a five-year career break to ra...

Career Progression at Mott MacDonald: Kerry Hancock's Story

by Mott MacDonald

Building on strong foundations for future growth   After taking up her new role as managing director of Mott MacDonald’s advisory and programme delivery business in UK and Europe, Kerry Hancock talk...

Mott MacDonald: Rachel Ellison - From Engineer to Director

by Mott MacDonald

Following her appointment as regional operations director earlier this year, Rachel Ellison shares more about what her role involves, her plans to deliver on those aims and the career that perfectly p...

Internal Mobility Strategy: Creating Career Pathways for Future Leaders at Mott MacDonald

by Mott MacDonald

What internal mobility programmes or initiatives has Mott MacDonald put in place to help employees grow into leadership roles? At Mott MacDonald, we believe that career development isn’t just about m...

Ethnicity, Disability, and Gender: How Mott MacDonald is Proving its Commitment to Equal Pay in 2025

by Mott MacDonald

Equality, diversity and inclusion remain central to Mott MacDonald’s purpose and long-term success. We believe that creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve strengthens our ability...

Clear Assured Platinum: Why Mott MacDonald is a Top Choice for Candidates Who Value an Inclusive Culture

by Mott MacDonald

Inclusive culture progress recognised through achievement of Clear Assured Platinum accreditation   Mott MacDonald has achieved Clear Assured Platinum accreditation, just three years after being awa...

Beyond Technical Skills: How Collaboration and Compassion Drive Career Success

by Mott MacDonald

Global practice lead for engineering sciences Ruth talks to us about working across time zones, embracing autonomy and how engineering is a team sport.     Give us a brief summary of your role I...

Pride Every Day: How Mott MacDonald Supports LGBTQIA+ Colleagues All Year Round

by Mott MacDonald

June is Pride Month - a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, recognise how far we’ve come, and reflect on the work still ahead. At Mott MacDonald, it’s also a moment to pause and reconnect with s...

Who made the Global Diversity List?

  Top 50 Diversity Professionals in Industry - 2017 The list recognises the achievements of individuals who have made the practice of  equality, diversity and inclusion their career and who currently...

National Apprenticeship Week 2022: An expansive variety of opportunities at DIO

by Defence Infrastructure Organisation

National Apprenticeship Week 2022: being a chartered surveyor apprentice at DIO A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 495th Fighter Squadron lands on the flightline at RAF Lakenheath...

Clear Assured Platinum: Why Mott MacDonald is a Top Choice for Candidates Who Value an Inclusive Culture

by Mott MacDonald

Inclusive culture progress recognised through achievement of Clear Assured Platinum accreditation   Mott MacDonald has achieved Clear Assured Platinum accreditation, just three years after being awa...