Project Management Apprentice Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

My role is Cost-Base Project Control. The tasks associated with this role include; Stakeholder Management, Budget forecasting and quarterly reforecasting, management of demand (in FTE equivalents), management of financial resources and financial caps, managing relationships with budget holders and the finance function

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

The new skills I have developed is an understanding of resource management and how important it is to the project lifecycle. The impact of poorly managed resources can hinder project success.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the programme a great deal as I feel listened too and supported from my placement and the wider early careers team

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is quite well organised, there isn't much room for improvement other than streamlining communications out more

8/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I receive a great deal of support from my employer

9/10

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

I receive a good amount of support from the training provider

6/10

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

it helps provide the background knowledge on the "why". why are things following a certain process etc

8/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

There are lots of extra-curricular activities to get involved in. There are clubs, sports teams, socials and networking events regularly taking place

9/10

9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They support you in whatever role you are in, they help you work towards your goals and personal objectives.

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

The advice I would give to others applying to BAE Systems is to provide examples of when you have not only achieved success but overcome a challenge and how the experience has benefitted you. Don't be disheartened if you don't get the role. Keep applying