Graduate Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Scheme
Civil Engineering, Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: October 2025
Overall Rating
2.8 /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!
3/5
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Overview of the Role
3/5
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Experience & Company Culture
1/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at BAE Systems?
Mostly positive. Lots of training and business opportunities available, including networking across functions and national sectors. Good benefits. However, some aspects of the Graduate Scheme feel poorly managed, difficult to transfer roles if not comfortable.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Project delivery for new infrastructure and facilities. Communication between the client, contractor, and team. Review of issues with across lifecycle of projects and gateway reviews to ensure compliance is held.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
3/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
2/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
2/5
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
2/5
Depends on person. Can be difficult if you don't reach out. Lot of support is reliant on self.
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
2/5
How would you rate BAE Systems CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
3/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very stable job, many opportunities to try different aspects of engineering.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
1/5
Applied for one role, was informed the position was no longer available a week before starting, so moved into a completely different department.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Try and get involved in as much as possible. Reach out early if you have any problems.
