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Project Controller Review

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Project Management

Warton, Lancashire

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.4 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - 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
Various project control methods in order to track project progress and planning for future work
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy working with the company and what they try to achieve, the teams I work with a really supportive

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have to tick off 73 KSB's throughout my 5 years and so I have many skills that I have developed over my time within the business

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The structure of the programme is run well. and the structure support apprentices joining the company
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My current team really support me to achieve the best
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We have university one day a week where I learn the knowledge in order to put my work to practical use in placement
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The work I learn through training helps me to further understand my role and what I am capable of doing
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
Currently there aren't much social activities although some apprentices are trying to sort an event out

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A great company who help you to achieve the most that you can
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Don't fear if you're looking for a career change as this is what i did and I am really happy with the change and support
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