Building and Construction Project Management Placement (12.5 months)

Prestwick Aerosystems; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options

Half day Fridays!

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited is offering an internship within the Facilities Management and Real Estate UK (FMRE UK) at Filton. The role supports the Head of Building and Construction, helping with budgets, forecasting and CapEx planning for the UK portfolio.

You will lead cross-functional project work, develop relationships across sites, and gain exposure to real estate, energy and construction initiatives. You must be an undergraduate studying PM, Construction, Building Services or Surveying,

Qualifications

• Studying towards a degree in Project Management, Construction, Building Services, Surveying, or equivalent
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to engage with different people and understand their points of view

Responsibilities

• Support the site Head of Building and Construction with the financial management of budgets and forecasting
• Participate in capital investment (CapEX) planning and projects according to Airbus principles
• Integrating a multi functional team (MFT) approach across the Facilities Management team in the UK by leading projects that support workplace refurbishment and construction across the site
• Facing the customers and ensuring accurate and timely reporting, supported by transparent performance metrics to continually improve the service we provide is fundamental to the role
• Develop relationships across the plant at all levels to be able to anticipate business needs

Skills

Strong communication

Present information clearly

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Undergraduate degree in PM/Construction/Building Services/Surveying

Job description

Job Details

• Start date: 16 August 2027
• Location: Filton, Bristol
• Duration: 12.5 months
• Applications close on 25 October 2026!

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Benefits

• Salary: £24,246 35 hours per week
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options available depending on the role
• Half day Fridays!
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

About us

The role is based within the Facilities Management and Real Estate (FMRE UK) organisation at Filton site. The candidate will work across the whole Airbus UK portfolio of sites with direct accountability into the Airbus Customer Facing UK team. FMRE UK is responsible for a huge range of deliverables to Airbus UK, including but not limited to; Real Estate and General Zoning management, Aerodrome management, Energy and Supply, Major Building and Construction projects as well as Maintenance, Catering and Cleaning to name a few. Working within the FMRE UK function; this exciting opportunity offers successful applicants the chance to influence and drive change in a challenging, diverse department, matured over recent years to an integrated "ONE FMRE" team incorporating both Airbus Commercial and Airbus Defence & Space (ADS) across the UK.

What you will be doing

• Support the site Head of Building and Construction with the financial management of budgets and forecasting
• Participate in capital investment (CapEX) planning and projects according to Airbus principles
• Integrating a multi functional team (MFT) approach across the Facilities Management team in the UK by leading projects that support workplace refurbishment and construction across the site
• Facing the customers and ensuring accurate and timely reporting, supported by transparent performance metrics to continually improve the service we provide is fundamental to the role
• Develop relationships across the plant at all levels to be able to anticipate business needs

Requirements

Our placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application. *Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.*

• Studying towards a degree in Project Management, Construction, Building Services, Surveying, or equivalent
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to engage with different people and understand their points of view

SECURITY CLEARANCE

You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.

Contact

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Company Information & Eligibility

Company: Airbus Operations Limited Employment Type: Internship ------- Experience Level: Student Job Family: Programme & Project Management By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

Equal Opportunity

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.

Corporate information

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking. Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide. From sending your resume to participating in successful interviews, here you can access all important pieces of information to guide you in your candidate journey.

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