Graduate Project Manager Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Scheme
Project Management
Samlesbury
Review Submitted: October 2025
Overall Rating
2.7 /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!
2.8/5
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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?
Good, the managers I have had so far are supportive, helpful and put emphasis on developing my career.
I would say there is a culture of people higher up in the company looking down on Graduates.
I would also comment that the Early Careers Schemes don't seem massively supportive.
I would say there is a culture of people higher up in the company looking down on Graduates.
I would also comment that the Early Careers Schemes don't seem massively supportive.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Business Operations : organising meetings, running meetings, chasing actions, WSUMs
Bid Support : taking a RFP through from receival until contract award, engaging key stakeholders, performing key reviews
Bid Support : taking a RFP through from receival until contract award, engaging key stakeholders, performing key reviews
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
In my first role i would vote 1 star, in this role i vote 4
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
3/5
I would say flexi time is the biggest bonus for working here, not had any others yet
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
3/5
I think this role is preparing me for my future better than my previous, but it is luck of the draw and i just got lucky with my second placement
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
1/5
poor training
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
2/5
Support from managers great, no buddy, no mentor yet
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
3/5
in my team it is good, but company wide its seems abit ageist and sexist
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?
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good for development into future roles
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
1/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
If you dont like the role you are placed in, make the change yourself
