Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12.5-month Building and Construction Project Management placement at Airbus in Filton, Bristol.
- Earn £24,246 per year, working 35 hours per week with hybrid options and half-day Fridays.
- Gain experience supporting financial management, capital investment planning, and leading refurbishment projects.
- Applications close on 25 October 2026.
About the Role
This 12.5-month placement is based within the Facilities Management and Real Estate (FMRE UK) organisation at Airbus's Filton site. You will work across the UK portfolio of sites, reporting to the Airbus Customer Facing UK team.
FMRE UK manages a wide range of deliverables, including Real Estate and Zoning, Aerodrome operations, Energy, Major Building and Construction projects, Maintenance, Catering, and Cleaning.
This role offers the chance to influence and drive change within an integrated "ONE FMRE" team, encompassing both Airbus Commercial and Airbus Defence & Space across the UK.
What you will be doing:
- Support the Head of Building and Construction with financial management of budgets and forecasting.
- Participate in capital investment (CapEX) planning and projects according to Airbus principles.
- Integrate 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.
- Engage with customers and ensure accurate, timely reporting with transparent performance metrics to continually improve service delivery.
- Develop relationships across the plant at all levels to anticipate business needs.
Requirements:
- This placement is open to undergraduates only and requires you to be an undergraduate for the entire duration of the placement. Please state your graduation date on your application.
- You must be studying towards a degree in Project Management, Construction, Building Services, Surveying, or equivalent.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
- 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. Depending on the role, you may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control.
Benefits:
- Salary: £24,246 per year
- 35 hours per week
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working options available depending on the role
- Half day Fridays
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Important Dates:
- Start date: 16 August 2027
- Applications close: 25 October 2026