Bid and Project Management Graduate Review

Item: Bid and Project Management Graduate at Thales
Rating: 4.4
Author: Anonymous

at Thales

Graduate Job

Project Management

Crawley, West Sussex

Review Submitted: October 2026

Overall Rating

4.4 /5

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3.8/5 - Overview of the Role

5/5 - Experience & Company Culture

4/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Thales?

I have had a very positive experience at Thales so far. I've learnt a lot during my graduate scheme and have made many friends along the way. I've also been presented with many opportunities to volunteer at various events.

What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?

The main responsibilities in my PMO role is data analysis, communication and teamwork. My current role has involves supporting project managers with the tools and guidance to ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget. Personally, I most enjoy the data analysis element of my role as I like manipulating data and finding trends which support data driven decision making in the project.

To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?

3/5

In my PMO role, I mainly act as supporting role to the project manager which provides me with opportunities to contribute to my team but I can be overruled by the PM.

How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?

4/5

The compensation package is competitive compared to the rest of the industry and Thales offers very generous perks and benefits, including 80 hours of volunteering for graduates and apprentices.

How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?

4/5

My role is providing me with the foundations of project management so that I can continue to build on my skills when I role off the scheme. The role offers many opportunities to present to senior stakeholders and Thales has an internal learning platforms to work on my skills when I have quieter days at work.

How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?

4/5

I have developed a lot of new skills since starting my graduate role last year. I have improved my teamwork and communication skills and have learnt many new technical skills, including how to build a comprehensive schedule and how to manage risks to ensure the project stays on track.