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SSE

Project Manager Review

at SSE

Degree Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Portsmouth

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

3.9 /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 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - 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
I am currently a delivery project manager who manages the whole aspect of the project from acceptance finance close out. Dealing with customers on a daily basis and sorting out all the other issues relating to the project.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I think the programme is very good and very informative and run very well.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have learnt a number of new skills since I have been on the program, especially around the company policies and how to find these and use these to meet the expectations of the course.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
very organised. It is hybrid which is great and staff are always on hand to assist.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
a lot of from SSE as my line manager is very good and the team in the apprenticeship department are also always on hand if need support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
they are very supportive always willing to assist
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
it helps as it gives me a better perseptive in what is required of me and the the company stratagy and goals.
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
yes but due to travel I dont have the scope to complete these

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend SSE to a friend?
Yes
Why?
its a great company to work for, I have been here 15 years and I think that there is always chance to evolve and progress through the company.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to SSE?
if offered give it a go
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