Graduate Project Manager Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Job
Project Management
Bristol
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!
5/5
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Overview of the Role
4.8/5
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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?
It has been a very positive experience, while a steep learning curve you certainly know you are contributing to your team and being valued for your time. It is clear that you are supported in aligning your graduate role to future aspirations, although the responsibility is on you to get the most out of the role.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
You are never working on one single task and have the opportunity to explore additional responsibilities alongside your main graduate role, to ensure you get that breadth of experience and challenge.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
Unlike prior roles before I started working at BAE, each task can be clearly defined in how it contributes value to a project. The range of professionals you quickly become associated with ensures you feel both recognised and respected for your work.
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?
5/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
Management has been very supportive and encouraging when it comes to meeting skill development requirements for the role.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate BAE Systems CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It`s one of those places I can imagine working at for a long time due to the opportunities available. Even if this changes BAE Systems is such a boost to ones career trajectory once they have worked there.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
I imagined it would be different, however for the most part it has been clearly outlined as to what I should expect if successful and so far it is exactly what I was aiming for when I started considering my professional future after university.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Initially I didn`t succeed on the final interview, however I was invited to be placed on the reserve list because I made a good impression. It was 6 months later that I got a call whereby I had got the job I applied for due to an expansion in Bristol. So even if it isn`t good news, keep your options open and maintain the professional network as it could make it so they think of you when a role becomes available.
