Building and Construction Project Management Placement (12.5 months)
// Role Summary
Airbus is seeking an undergraduate to support financial management and capital investment planning within their Facilities Management and Real Estate team in Filton, Bristol. This 12.5-month internship offers a hybrid working model and the chance to influence key construction projects.
// Key Responsibilities
- Undergraduate placement supporting Facilities Management & Real Estate (FMRE UK).
- Assist with financial management, budget forecasting, and capital investment (CapEX) planning.
- Lead projects for workplace refurbishment and construction across Airbus UK sites.
- Customer-facing role requiring accurate and timely reporting with performance metrics.
- Requires studying towards a degree in Project Management, Construction, or equivalent.
- BPSS security clearance required, with potential for SC clearance.
// Role Specification
About the Role
This exciting undergraduate placement is based within the Facilities Management and Real Estate (FMRE UK) organisation at the Filton site. You will work across the entire Airbus UK portfolio of sites, reporting directly to the Airbus Customer Facing UK team. FMRE UK manages a broad range of deliverables, including Real Estate, Aerodrome management, Energy and Supply, Major Building and Construction projects, Maintenance, Catering, and Cleaning.
You will have the opportunity to influence and drive change within a challenging and diverse department that has matured into an integrated “ONE FMRE” team, encompassing both Airbus Commercial and Airbus Defence & Space (ADS) across the UK.
What You Will Be Doing
As the successful candidate, your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the Head of Building and Construction with the financial management of budgets and forecasting.
- Participating 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.
- Acting in a customer-facing capacity, ensuring accurate and timely reporting supported by transparent performance metrics to continually improve the service provided.
- Developing relationships across the plant at all levels to anticipate business needs.
Requirements
This placement is open to Undergraduates only, and you must be an undergraduate for the entire duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application.
Your application should include a CV and a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.
Successful candidates will demonstrate the following:
- 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.
Additional Information
This is an internship role for a student, with a duration of 12.5 months, starting on 16 August 2027 and closing applications on 25 October 2026. The role offers flexible working hours, hybrid working options, and half-day Fridays.
Airbus is committed to workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications and are committed to equal opportunities.