employer cover photo
employer logo
employer logo

National Physical Laboratory

Engaged employer

Interesting science, Terrible managers - Higher Research Engineer National Physical Laboratory Employee Review

2.0
9 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

* Science is driven by passionate persons who would try to revolution the world (sometimes, they do) * Nice building, nice park, free water tap * 27 days holidays * Big on diversity and inclusion

Cons

* Managers * Engineering controlling department * Use decimation process during yearly appraisal, Chopping heads (from employees with non managerial duties) is the way to go. One year you overachieve, but the next year they make you fail.. likely to stop your career progression. * Poor career development * incompetent managers in Engineering, who rely on external contractor to tell how to steer a ship.

avatar
National Physical Laboratory Response
3mo
Hello, Thank you for your feedback regarding your experience of working at NPL. We appreciate you recognising the passion behind the work we do and it’s good to hear your positive reflections on facilities, the holiday allowance and our focus on diversity and inclusion. We're sorry to hear your experience of management in your team. We have clear expectations for all line managers to provide effective support, encourage development and create an environment where people feel empowered through coaching, rather than feeling controlled. Our Performance and Development framework is designed to support regular conversations about progression, skills growth and aspirations and we continue to promote the use of our career pathways to help guide development. We also want to reassure you that we take all complaints and concerns seriously. Any issues raised are thoroughly investigated and we encourage individuals to raise matters directly, so they can be addressed promptly and so we can understand the best way to support you. Kind regards, Hollie

Explore other reviews about National Physical Laboratory

5.0
15 Sept 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Eeveryone are supportive, help each other

Cons

too many documentation need to be done

avatar
National Physical Laboratory Response
1y
Hello, Thank you for sharing your feedback and we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed working at NPL. Kind regards, Nawaal
4.0
4 Mar 2018
Anonymous intern
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great location and nice people.

Cons

The human resources department was not very familiar with visa policies.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All