Project Manager Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Project Management
Preston
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
4.5 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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:
5/5
Shadow and work alongside experienced project managers, manage projects collaboratively and independently, manage project delivery and controls, university 1 day a week.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I love my role and my job. I feel supported constantly and am always encouraged to push myself and progress.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I learn new skills and develop my skills every day. I am so much more confident and am always improving my communication skills. I am becoming a competent project manager and professional employee.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Very well structured and organised in most areas. I am part of the first intake on the national programme and there is a lot of trial and error for my year. The company tend to respond well to feedback and are always making improvements for later years on the scheme.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have a range of support available to me and there is always multiple people I could go to for support with anything.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
There is a lot of support available however due to the minimal amount of time we have on campus in later years, it can be difficult to find time to utilise the support effectively.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It is good to learn the background context and theory to be able to apply into my 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.)
5/5
Lots of activities which help me to develop myself and also support others. (Conferences, networking events, workshops, STEM Ambassador programme, social events)
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a great company with amazing support to apprentices and full time staff. They are invested in developing their apprentices to the best of their ability and always want the best for everyone!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be yourself, think about any experiences you have done that show your skills and behaviours, research the company to find areas you would like to work in. Think about our company behaviours when preparing for an interview and thinking about different experiences where you demonstrated those behaviours. Always ask the interviewer some questions after an interview!
