Energy & Sustainability Placement (12.5 months)

Airbus; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an intern for their Energy & Sustainability team in Filton, Bristol. As an intern, you will support energy/water strategies, analyze data, and gain valuable experience in sustainability efforts. Applicants must be undergraduates, studying relevant fields, and show enthusiasm for problem-solving and sustainability. This role offers a unique opportunity to work towards the company's 2030 Sustainability Goals.

Qualifications

• Open to Undergraduates only, must remain an undergraduate during the placement.
• Interest in Sustainability and Data Analysis.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Support energy/water strategies and efficiency projects.
• Analyze data and implement energy/water saving plans.
• Learn about regulatory compliance and new technologies.

Skills

Data analysis

Report writing

Presentation skills

Creative problem solving

Communication

Education

Studying towards a degree in Engineering, Energy/Water Management, or related field

Job description

Job Information

Start date: 17 August 2026

Location: Filton, Bristol

Duration: 12.5 months

Employment Type: Internship

Experience Level: Student

Job Family: Facility Management and Real Estate

About the role

Join the dynamic Energy & Sustainability team within the Facilities Management and Real Estate (FMRE UK) organisation at our Filton site. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work across the entire Airbus UK portfolio with direct accountability to our team.

We are responsible for a wide range of deliverables, including:

• Energy/Water Consumption Management, Billing, Monitoring & Reporting;
• Energy/Water Forecasting & Target Setting;
• Specification & Validation of Energy/Water Efficiency Improvement Projects;
• Specification & Validation of Decarbonisation and Renewable Energy Projects;
• Maintaining Compliance with Environmental Regulations and standards (e.g. ISO 50001);
• Securing the Achievement of 2030 High5+ Sustainability Targets.

This exciting opportunity offers successful applicants the chance to work in a collaborative team environment, focused on driving future innovation and directly contributing towards Airbus' 2030 Sustainability Goals. The integrated Energy & Sustainability UK team incorporates both Airbus Commercial and Airbus Defence & Space (ADS) and collaborates with multiple service lines across the UK, including Maintenance, General Services and Building & Construction.

What you will be doing

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Support the development and oversight of Energy/Water strategies, contribute to efficiency projects, analyze data, and learn about regulatory compliance and new technologies;
• Support projects to identify and implement energy/water saving action plans, including surveys and data analysis;
• Gain experience with digitalization tools for data management, including metering, Building Management Systems, and Energy/Water Management software;
• Develop knowledge in defining and applying energy management strategies, understanding global/local energy markets, and learning about relevant energy codes, standards, and regulations.

Requirements and qualifications

Open to Undergraduates only. 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.

As the successful candidate you will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Studying towards a degree in Engineering, Energy/Water Management, Environmental Engineering, Facility Management, or a related field with a focus on Sustainability and Data Analysis;
• Data analysis, report writing and presentation skills;
• The ability to listen, understand and communicate information;
• Enthusiastic and proactive and take a hands-on approach to tasks;
• An interest in finding creative solutions to complex problems;
• Curious and interested in Environment and Sustainability.

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.

Application and contact

Application: We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. Review all available opportunities and apply to those that best match your experience and aspirations. Apply early to avoid missing out - adverts may close once we receive sufficient applications.

Adjustments and contact: Please let us know if you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Company and policy

Company: Airbus Operations Limited

Equal opportunities: 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. We will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus should be reported to [e-mail].

Airbus supports flexible working arrangements where possible to stimulate innovative thinking.

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