Nuclear Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.4 /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
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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
Managing engineering projects, including engineering work itself at the lower levels, liaising with different stakeholders in calls and meetings, going into practical environments to inspect work and conditions, going over documents such as risk assessments and standards and shadowing work with both managers and tradesman.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my programme very much, the college work is well paced and the work is interesting, being able to go around practical work areas as well as developing key engineering knowledge.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have learned much about nuclear reactor systems, through training courses, engineering discussions, and in practical environments. I have had hands-on experience with different engineering applications as well as professional skills and behaviours.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The programme is well structured with a clear hierarchy of support and an established apprenticeship plan and university modules.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Plenty of support provided by my employer.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I receive a good level of support by my training provider, with regular reviews and catch-up sessions offered.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
My qualification is directly relevant to my job role, but there haven't been many times where it has actively helped my perform better in my current role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes, there is a apprenticeship programme where we do STEM sessions with local schools and groups, as well as other regular events that happen outside of work.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Interesting work and a well provided apprenticeship with good career prospects later down the line. Flexible working hours and a range of teams around the business to work in, with placements allowing you to find where you feel comfortable.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Show your interest in the nuclear industry and show you can be a team player who is not afraid to ask questions and challenge others.
