Project Controller Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.2/10

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

I currently work as a project controller and manage cost and schedule requirements on a daily basis. This involves analysing data, reporting effectively on this whilst also incorporating stakeholder engagement with Operations and Office staff to ensure cost and schedule constraints are maintained on the project.

10/10

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

Yes many; Developed my confidence, my general IT skills. Also being exposed to a sector of work that i have never worked in or head of previously. I know confidently name parts of the product and challenge my team mates.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It was the best choice i could have ever made leaving school. I am constantly learning, the theory of Project Management but also applying it to real life problems too.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well structured.

10/10

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

Constant support, always there whenever needed.

10/10

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

Regular support through catch up calls

6/10

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

As i work on large scale projects, it could be easy to not see how to apply different PM skills in different phases of the project management lifecycle. Through working with the training provider it allows me to work in hypothetical situations.

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

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Culture, the employees, the opportunities, varied work scope, company benefits

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

Research the company and the role that you are applying for. See how your current position relates to it, whether that be subjects in school or even hobbies.