Real Estate Project Manager Placement (12.5 months)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £24,246

35 hours per week

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited offers an undergraduate internship based at the Broughton site in North Wales within the Real Estate team. You will work across the UK site portfolio, supporting master planning, lease negotiations, finances, and capital expenditure projects to drive value and efficiency.

The role requires undergraduates who are eager to learn Airbus tools and processes while developing strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a degree in Real Estate Management, Legal, Surveyor, Business
• IT Literacy
• Basic project management skills, but also willing to learn and develop according to Airbus tools and processes
• Interest in Supply Chain management
• Interest in Investment Planning (CapEX)
• The ability to listen, understand and communicate information
• A strong interest in developing yourself
• A mind set to explore and work above and beyond, challenge current ways of working to develop new processes and ideas
• Ability to make decisions based on evidence
• Good stakeholder management skills, including good communication, customer focus and the ability to deliver on commitments
• Evolve along with changing priorities within the business and flexibility in a dynamic environment
• Good attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Assist with the updates to the Master Plans for each UK site
• Identify space optimisation opportunities
• Support with the identification of a new workplace request
• Produce high level executive summaryp></li>
• Assist with lease negotiation and drafting
• Support the financial controllers with the information that identifies deviations from our cost base
• Preparation and planning of Capital Expenditure
• Manage projects according to Airbus principles to support the deployment of capital investment planning and project delivery

Skills

IT Literacy

Basic project management

Supply Chain management

Investment Planning (CapEX)

Active listening & communication

Stakeholder management

Adaptability & flexibility

Attention to detail

Decision making evidenced

Self-development mindset

Education

Real Estate Management (undergraduate)

Legal (undergraduate)

Surveying (undergraduate)

Business (undergraduate)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description: Start date: 16 August 2027 Location: Broughton, North Wales 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. AI Guidance: We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application - before you do, please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus https://www.airbus.com/en/careers/faqs#using-ai-in-your-application.

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

Airbus recognises the importance of supporting high-achieving and talented undergraduates. We do this through offering challenging internship opportunities during which a candidate's skills and potential are fully maximised. Our internships give a unique insight into potential career paths within Airbus. They are designed so that candidates can put their theoretical knowledge into practice and gain crucial industry experience. The skills and knowledge candidates gain will improve their chances of a future role within Airbus and will benefit their future studies.

What will you be doing

The role is based within the Real Estate organisation at the Broughton site. The candidate will work across the whole Airbus UK portfolio of sites with direct accountability into the UK Real Estate team. Real Estate is responsible for the huge UK asset base. Working within the team this exciting opportunity offers successful applicants the chance to influence and drive change in a challenging, diverse department incorporating Airbus Commercial, Airbus Defence & Space (ADS) and Airbus Helicopters across the UK, including majority owned affiliates. The successful candidate would be able to support the activities undertaken in the RE team including but not limited to:

• Lease negotiation and administration
• Finance planning including risks and opportunities
• Capital Expenditure business case compilation
• Acquisition & disposal of Real Estate
• Master planning

As an Airbus Intern in our Real Estate, your responsibilities may include:

• Assist with the updates to the Master Plans for each UK site
• Identify space optimisation opportunities
• Support with the identification of a new workplace request
• Produce high level executive summaryp>
• Assist with lease negotiation and drafting
• Support the financial controllers with the information that identifies deviations from our cost base
• Preparation and planning of Capital Expenditure
• Manage projects according to Airbus principles to support the deployment of capital investment planning and project delivery

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. As the successful candidate, you must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Studying towards a degree in Real Estate Management, Legal, Surveyor, Business
• IT Literacy
• Basic project management skills, but also willing to learn and develop according to Airbus tools and processes
• Interest in Supply Chain management
• Interest in Investment Planning (CapEX)
• The ability to listen, understand and communicate information
• A strong interest in developing yourself
• A mind set to explore and work above and beyond, challenge current ways of working to develop new processes and ideas
• Ability to make decisions based on evidence
• Good stakeholder management skills, including good communication, customer focus and the ability to deliver on commitments
• Evolve along with changing priorities within the business and flexibility in a dynamic environment
• Good attention to detail

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

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

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