Project Management Apprentice Review

My current placement is in equipment management helping to run 3 contracts which all provide support to naval platforms. My day to day responsibilities include the following: orderbook management, responding to customer queries, attending contract meetings, ensuring 100% delivery performance, chasing late deliveries, chasing debt, attending college and completing essays.

• Improved communication skills • Teamwork • Time management • Problem-solving • Negotiation • Wider understanding of project management • Use and understanding of new software such as IFS • Professional conduct • Quality assurance training • Finance training

I enjoy my apprenticeship at Babcock despite it being stressful. It's a great company to work for as they really value their employees. There are lots of opportunities on my scheme such as completing my exams and then finishing the apprenticeship and being able to be in a full-time position.

There are lots of opportunities on my scheme such as completing my exams and then finishing the apprenticeship and being able to be in a full-time position. We have monthly apprenticeship meetings to discuss current issues and there is a clear pathway for our future.

As much support as required. We allowed a day off work a week for our college duties. We have regular apprenticeship meetings to see how we are getting on. We are allocated a mentor and a buddy to help us for anything a line manager can't. All employees are willing to help with essays and any issues in our placements.

SGS college hold sessions every three weeks which cover the content for the exam. The sessions are interactive and detailed. Our college assessor is very helpful for essay submissions and checks in with us regularly.

It's helpful having more background knowledge of project management such as a project scope and life cycle. I like that I can apply the work I do day to day to textbook theories and processes.

Yes. Social events such as work nights out or team bonding events are held. I attended a team building event at Celtic Manor with other apprentices which was nice getting to know others in the same position as you. Babcock has clubs such as a book club, networking groups e.g pride, gender imbalance, neurodiversity etc.

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Very good company to work for who value their employees. There are lots of progression opportunities. Benefits include: work-life balance, discounted shopping, earn whilst you study, competitive salaries, employee share scheme, mental health support, generous pension scheme and more.

You’ll need to show a genuine interest and show a willingness to learn, question and collaborate within a team. You’ll need to be reliable and able to motivate yourself, while taking pride in delivering a high-quality service. Implement our Purpose & Principles into your working life will help us deliver better outcomes for our culture, customers and communities