Project Manager Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Samlesbury
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
project control role. Analysing spend vs budget doing weekly and monthly comparisons. Generate reports each month summarising budget vs spend. Liaise with contract team when amending budget.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my work and programme a lot as everyone is very supportive and encouraging. The main thing i really appreciate and admire is no one demands tasks to be completed in an aggressive manner. It is always requested in a considerate manner.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have gained a PMQ qualification (project management qualification) in my first year. I have also done a 2 day fundamental PM course summarising the main fundamentals of PM which was very insightful. Picked up a variety of skills like communication, stakeholder management, leadership, inclusivity, etc.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I go to university once a week and work the other four days. The programme is very structured and organised. There are two three people who deal with this and are set in place as a meant to assist with any queries you may have or support you may require
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Overall, everyone is very supportive. All the way from HR to my manager. The company has provided me with a free chair to ensure i am working in an optimal environment from home which i appreciate a lot.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
There are a lot of resources available provided by the college online which are very helpful. Also, i have the opportunity to email my tutors personally and request feedback which also helps
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I utilise knowledge learnt in my role on a moderate basis. However, this is expected as i am still early in my journey in my 2nd year. I expect this to increase as i advance.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
There are some opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work. However, not a lot.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Overwhelming support. Good future prospects. Very kind, considerate and generous environment. Respectful and encouraging. And of course great salary.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Always link to experience and prove the skills you have or reflect with real life situations you have experienced. The more experience portrayed the better. Ask questions at the end showing enthusiasm. And do some research on the company. Maybe recent statistics/projects/finances/goals/etc.
