Project Control Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Project Management
Preston
Review Submitted: March 2025
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
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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
Following the project control cycle on a monthly basis. Controlling cost, actuals and budgets for projects.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Good balance of placement, apprenticeship and university work.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Many new and developed skills, such as communication, leadership, adaptability and being pre-emptive.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well structure, cant complain.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Endless amount of support, from skills coaches, placement managers and other early career members.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Some support provided on assignments etc.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Degree tailored to my career. Learn transferable skills that help in everyday tasks.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Some, small football games, golf days.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Excellent career opportunities, learn and get paid at the same time.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be yourself on interviews and within your application, try to link skills to real world examples.
