Project Control Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Project Management
Warton, Carnforth, UK
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
3.7 /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
3.4/5
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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
I am a Project Control apprentice and my first placement is in test and evaluation which involves monitoring and analysing spends of contracts within the Wind Tunnel Facility.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I thoroughly enjoy the apprenticeship programme and i think it is well structured and feel i am well supported during my development.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Yes i am constantly learning and developing skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is very organised and well structured and i feel i have a lot of support from the apprenticeship team who are constantly available if needed.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive plenty of support from my employer
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My training provider provides lots f support if needed and are easy to contact.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I can relate lots of topics i learn in university to my current placement which is very useful. I do think it helps me perform better in my job 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.)
1/5
No there are not any extra curricular activities to get involved in my current placement. However, i do understand their are activities i can get involved in outside of my placement such as 5-aside football.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
BAE provides flexible working and a great support community to develop yourself and your career.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Don't be put off if you don't get in the first time, their are always opportunities at BAE to apply for and a vast range of job roles to go into.
