Project Management Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Project Management
Preston
Review Submitted: April 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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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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:
4/5
My role as a PM involves looking at a broad range of things involved with managing a project. Some of these things include the spend report, risk registers and schedules. I also have to attend various reviews with cross functional teams.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy my programme! I like that we get to put the theory of what we learn at University into practice in a real world working environment.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed numerous skills such as leadership, communication, digital skills, teamwork.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Vey well structured.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
We have skills coaches in our Early Careers team who provide us with lots of support and guidance when needed.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We have a set training plan set out for us at the start of the scheme in which we follow each year.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It provides insight into ways of managing projects and the reasoning behind the theory.
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
We have professional networking events and hold health and wellbeing events
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are an amazing employee who provide us with many opportunities.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Research the company, know the role you are applying for and be yourself in the interview.
Graduate Aerospace Integration Engineer
at BAE Systems
- Graduate Scheme
- Prestwick, Ayrshire and Arran
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4.5
