Facilities Management Placement (12.5 months)

Prestwick Aerosystems; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid working options

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited in Filton, Bristol, is offering an undergraduate internship within the FMRE UK team. You will work across the UK portfolio, supporting budget management, CapEX planning, and site strategy development.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, evidence-based decision making and a flexible, proactive approach to a dynamic environment. Hybrid working is available depending on the role, with a chance to contribute to major facilities projects.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate status for entire placement.
• Interest in solving complex problems with creative approaches.
• Ability to base decisions on evidence and data.

Responsibilities

• Support site HO Customer Facing with budget management and forecasting.
• Participate in CapEX planning and projects following Airbus principles.
• Develop site strategies including space management, sustainability and real estate.
• Lead workplace improvement projects as part of the Better Workplace initiative.
• Report accurately with transparent performance metrics to improve service.

Skills

Creative problem solving

Decision making

Stakeholder management

Proactive mindset

Adaptability

Education

Facilities Management

Business Management

Operational Management

Job description

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

We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.

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 will you be doing?

• Support the site HO Customer Facing with the financial management of budgets and forecasting
• Participate in capital investment (CapEX) planning and projects according to Airbus principles
• Develop site strategies alongside the HO customer Facing for the site to include; space management, sustainability, real estate, services etc
• Integrating an MFT approach across the Facilities Management team in the UK
• Leading projects that support workplace improvements across the site, as part of the company Better Workplace project
• 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 site 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 Facilities Management, Business Management, Operational Management, or equivalent
• An interest in finding creative solutions to complex problems
• Ability to make decisions based on evidence
• Good stakeholder management skills
• A mindset to explore and work above and beyond
• Flexibility in a dynamic environment

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.

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

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Operations Limited Employment Type: Internship ------- Experience Level: Student Job Family: Support to Management

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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.

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