Project Manager Apprentice Review

by Thames Water

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10

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

My role requires me to work on my daily tasks, either the Continuous Improvement plan or my project's lifecycle and risk registers as well as complete my University tasks. I have one day a week for University and the others are my day to day work.

9/10

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

I have increased my confidence in team presenting and learnt newer excel skills as well as improvement of my time management.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my programme.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My company and University both are well organised and helpful, it is made clear to me what's happening and what is expected off me.

9/10

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

I receive a really good amount of support my whole team is very supportive and helpful wherever they can be.

10/10

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

I have a great help from my training provider, they provide us with vital drop-in sessions and extra support on their hub.

9/10

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

I think it helps me a lot I can see my theoretical being put to practice and I am familiarised with key terms which makes my understanding and communication smoother.

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.)

Yes there are professional networks we can be a part off and team building projects such as, raft race.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Thames Water to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Thames prioritises its employees and their diversity. It is a company with diversity and help for everyone, everyone is valued and supported.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Thames Water?

You're in great hands and keep giving your best there's a lot of things to get involved in and its really reactive!