Project Control Degree Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Project Management
Preston
Review Submitted: June 2024
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
The project control discipline is about providing the project manager with all of the relevant quantitative information about ta given project to enable them to make effective decisions, my role is about compiling all of that data and presenting it to the project management team.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy my programme, it constantly is challenging me and developing my skill set, furthermore, the company its self is caring and compassionate and caters to all of my employment needs and I find the current role I'm in to be very fulfilling.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt a great deal of new skills such as maths and English skills, public speaking skills, active listening, resilience, leadership, team working skills and excel skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme is highly organised, I complete 5 one year placements in different areas of the business and alongside this attend university once a week and have four internal reviews a year to track my progress in displaying the BAE systems company values and have targets set to foster development.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a high level of support from my line manger, from the early careers team at work and from my university lecturers who ensure that I am comfortable and able to work to the best of my abilities.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive a good level of support from the university who alongside lectures are always on hand to provide support in a 1 to 1 setting or in other ways.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The qualification I will receive is highly useful in my role as a project controller as it provides me with an understanding of the theory behind the project control discipline which give me a greater level of understanding about my 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
There are a wealth of extra-curricular activities for me to take part in such as team socials, sports teams and even a choir.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
BAE Systems is one of the most brilliant companies in the UK if not globally, I feel completely honoured to call my self an employee of this company and believe that It provides a person with a wealth of opportunities to better themselves and allows any person to thrive as a professional. I could not imagine a better place to work than here and I would highly, highly recommend this company to anyone.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
It is important to develop your personality with clubs and experiences to make yourself stand out as a candidate, I also recommend having a part time job or completing work experience to increase your employability and it never hurts to research the company and get enthused about what we as a business do.
