Project Controller Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Project Management
Portsmouth
Review Submitted: March 2026
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
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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
I am a project controller, on a day to day basis i take raw data from software and manipulate it so that the project manager can digest it in meetings.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
it is very enjoyable and it has a good balance of learning to actual work
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt both in the workplace and at uni. I have learnt how to use lots of software such as primavera P6, SAP and ARM. At university I have learnt the basic principles of project control.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well structured and organised so there is little confusion.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
a good early careers team who is constantly supporting and helping out. always have someone who you can ask questions to and will support you if needed
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Good level of support, there is however sometimes a very steep divide between uni and work as you normally only know 1-2 people at uni who you are working with in your business unit
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel that some of the things which are taught at uni are not always relevant specifically but to get a big picture view of project controls it is necessary
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 is a 5-a-side football team within the business which is local to me
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a very good environment which pushed you to be the best you can but also supports you if you struggle. they find good placements for each person and they have a very good setup here.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be confident, research your job role and the characteristics it will need before interview then use buzzwords of the characteristics in the interview.
