Project Control Apprentice Review

Item: Project Control Apprentice at BAE Systems
Rating: 4.3
Author: Anonymous

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Project Management

Samlesbury

Review Submitted: March 2026

Overall Rating

4.3 /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

5/5 - Skills Development

4.2/5 - 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

Typical cost controlling, tracking a projects performance based of spend

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

All digital skills have been improved, aware of how the fundamentals of project control and management play.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5

Support available from all around, managers, skills coaches and early careers

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

Whenever is necessary

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

3/5

Support is sometimes available however, isn't always worth asking for as its never what you need

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5

I understand the basics of a project controllers role and what is used in the day to day role without even realising. Learning the importance of communication, planning and scheduling etc which is all needed for 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.)

4/5

There's a range of networking event and apprentice workshops.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Good place to work with plenty of opportunity's to progress in your career. Many different areas to work in across the business.

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?

Understand the role your applying for and ensure its something you actually want to do and not just because you've been told its a good place to work. Get in touch with people who already work there and seek advice on the opportunity's available.

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