Graduate Project Management Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Scheme
Project Management
Filton
Review Submitted: November 2025
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
4.8/5
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Overview of the Role
5/5
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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 BAE Systems?
A fast paced learning environment with the opportunity to get real responsibility early on
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Having the delegated authority to manage projects independently worth £25+million
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
I provide real value to the team and company
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
I believe I am working at a grade higher than my salary
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
There are plenty of opportunities to 'stretch' myself and work with seniors, allowing networking, learning and experience
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
Everyday is a learning experience and I feel challenged by my role
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
Great support from Early careers, Line manager and Functional team
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
Good work hours, flex time and plenty of holiday make for a good worklife balance
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
great values and training on better practices to maintain a sustainable operational excellence
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
DEI is very important to the company with a DEI council providing value and improvements regularly to address any short comings.
How would you rate BAE Systems CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
There are social comittees at every site to ensure people moving to new cities can build a support network.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great values, decent pay and good work-life balance
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
Even better than I thought
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be honest, use the STAR method to answer questions and be confident - show emotional intelligence in answers
