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Shepley Group

Junior Project Manager Review

at Shepley Group

Degree Apprenticeship

Project Management

Whitehaven, Cumbria

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.2 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - 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
Junior Project Manager:
Ensuring my project is being delivered as expected with regards to cost, time and quality whilst also ensuring stakeholder management, change control, risk management and commercial/contract management are being utilised effectively.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Very enjoyable.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed all of my skills through this programme and through the projects I have delivered at work.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well structured.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Support from University of Cumbria was satisfactory.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Massively, as mentioned previously many of the tools and techniques I use in the workplace have came from my experiences on this programme.
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
Not that I am aware of.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Shepley Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Shepley Group are a great company to work for in every aspect.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Shepley Group?
Show that you are keen and eager to learn, this will get you far!
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