Project Controller Review
at BAE Systems
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Glasgow
Review Submitted: April 2023
Overall Rating
4.8 /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 Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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:
5/5
Reporting on key issues within the current major programme and providing support to Control Account Managers.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Fantastic programme that provides a wide overview of BAE Systems naval ships through experiencing the various projects and aspects that make up project management. There is also many a wide variety of opportunities to stretch your development though leading smaller projects and working with other apprentices.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Stakeholder management, leadership, communication, risk and change management, earned value management, use of various toolsets such as primavera, aveva, windchill, microsoft and sharepoint.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well structured. 6 month placements for the first 2 years and then 1 final year specialising - this allows for a wide range of experience.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Many people within the company have been through the apprentice or graduate programme to they are more than willing to help & support you learning. Early Careers department look after your wellbeing and the PM function look after your development.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Unfortunately our training was impacted by Covid-19 and therefore the training was done virtually, this negatively impacted the experience.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Learning on the job whilst receiving training was a great experience as you are able to link back things you've learnt in the classroom to the job.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Lots of networking opportunities across the company.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
BAE Systems offers a wide range of opportunities to it's apprentices whilst delivering high quality training on and off the job.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be confident, bold and ready for a challenge.
