Associate Project Manager Higher Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Project Management
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
4 /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
3.8/5
-
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
Planning on P6 - updating plans, adding progress, closing activities, updating budget.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I find my job interesting and I am able to learn each day
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes many different skills I have been able to develop throughout my apprenticeship
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is mostly organised when it comes to placement rotation, exams and reviews. I would say it may need to be a little more structured on when the EPA is due and what the expectations are.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lots of support from our placement managers, and support from the function and support from our skill coach.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Enough support to help my achieve with any training.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I am able to gain knowledge which allows me to gain more skills and to use that within my placement.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Stretch assignments that I can take part and some networking events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is great place to work for with lots of opportunities of progression throughout the business
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
take every opportunities that you are given and push yourself out your comfort zone to be able to achieve the most
