Data Analytics Apprentice Review
at United Utilities
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Data Analysis
Warrington, Cheshire
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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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
I work with cost, schedule, risk and baseline data from multiple project control systems and transform this into Power BI dashboards, reports and ad‑hoc analysis used by Project Managers, Delivery Managers and senior stakeholders to monitor performance, identify trends and manage risk.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my course it's a new and ever changing sector of the industry so every day is a learning day for everyone so no day is like any other which I really enjoy.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed my Excel, P6, Power Bi, Python and SQL skills. I have also developed, my presenting skills and my confidence
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It's a new apprenticeship occasionally there's some dates moved around but overall the structure of the apprenticeship is good and the course feels compacted
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The support at United Utilities is my favourite bit of the job, I have the confidence to speak out if I run into issues and speak to people if I think there are problems with the process then I feel supported to speak to people to change the processes
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I have regular catchup meetings with my training provider and can book 1 to 1s to support me on projects
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It's not perfectly tailored of course, no training course is, but it feels like everything I learn in my training sessions are value add to 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.)
3/5
There are definitely some from my training provider and one major one from my work but overall it's up to you as a person to put yourself out there for opportunities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend United Utilities to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The major thing is the people, every person I've met has been kind and caring, which in such a large company was unexpected. I feel very supported and appreciated in my role.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to United Utilities?
Bring yourself to the role, they want you to be comfortable and for you to have an opinion, they aren't expecting corporate drones, they want people who want to learn, grow and have a personality
