A good place to work...and getting better! - Head of Mechanical Engineering Leonardo Employee Review

4.0
Nov 12, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance Flexibility to work in ways that suit the individual and the business Great people Very interesting technical challenges A wide variety of products to work on An improving culture of people first An increasingly diverse workforce Approachable Senior Leadership Team Some of the brightest minds in their field A Leadership Team striving to make Leonardo a great place to work Opportunities for self-paced, extracurricular learning A vast number of opportunities to try new things - internal/external secondments Performance recognised above longevity A plethora of usable extra benefits No fixed pathway for your career A collaborative working environment

Cons

Sub-standard IT infrastructure L&D - restricted time and budget to deliver 100% of what we need Lack of focus related to planning - "fire-fighting" is commonplace Too much expected to Project Line Management Aspects related to the sensitive nature of the work can hinder progress

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Leonardo Response
6mo
Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review, and for your continued commitment over more than a decade at Leonardo. We’re delighted to hear your positive reflections on our culture, flexible working, technical challenges, and the variety of opportunities available across the business. It’s especially encouraging to hear your recognition of our people-first initiatives, the collaborative environment, and the efforts of our leadership teams. We also appreciate the constructive suggestions you’ve included. Insight from long-standing colleagues is incredibly valuable, and your perspective helps us continue improving the employee experience across the organisation. Thank you again for your continued commitment and for helping make Leonardo a great place to work.

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Cons

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