Apprentice Project Manager Review

by Thames Water

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:

I am a project manager, a majority of my work involves admin work such as controlling and tracking documentation in the form of things like risk registers. Since I am new to my apprenticeship I have been doing a bit of everything from risk tracking, to closing projects, to procuring, to the environmental side of PM like ecology surveys.

8/10

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

Yes.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy taking on the responsibility and I take pleasure in the fact that I am a part of something bigger. I like the programme I work on and the goals it aims for.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I believe it&#039;s my company&#039;s first time taking on apprentices, I feel like I personally have been managed and taken on well, however the work I do compared to other apprentices can seem inconsistent at times.

9/10

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

I receive a lot of support from my team and my mentor especially.

10/10

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

My employer takes on a large group so sometimes it may seem like it's hard to reach out, however the times I have, I have been supported very well.

8/10

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

I can sometimes see the link between my qualifications and work done in the workplace, however the majority of the time, it feels separated. I am aware of the fact I am new and it's very possible that the stuff I have learnt will become useful later in my apprenticeship.

5/10

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, Thames host many events and social gatherings within my team.

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Great support, range of opportunities, everyone is friendly.

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

Ask questions, make use of your team and peers because they will help you.