Placement
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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12.5-month Facilities Engineer placement in Filton, Bristol.
- Earn £24,246 per year, working 35 hours per week with flexible and hybrid options.
- Gain experience in project management, infrastructure maintenance, data analysis, and sustainability initiatives.
- Must be an undergraduate studying a relevant engineering or building services degree.
About the Role
This is a 12.5-month placement within the Technical Facilities Engineering team at Airbus.
About the Team
The Technical Facilities Engineering team is responsible for the efficient and safe operation of Airbus's manufacturing and testing sites. The team focuses on modernising infrastructure using data-driven decisions and prioritises sustainability by optimising energy consumption, reducing carbon footprint, and upgrading facility systems.
What You Will Be Doing
During your placement, you will:
- Project & Contractor Management: Support projects from initiation to handover, including feasibility studies, managing small projects, and ensuring health and safety compliance.
- Infrastructure Maintenance: Gain practical experience in overseeing, maintaining, and resolving issues within site infrastructure, and support the management of subcontractors.
- Data & Budgeting: Review facility performance data and assist in preparing Opex and Capex budgets by collating costs for capital investment cases.
- Sustainability & Improvement: Identify and support the implementation of sustainability initiatives, such as energy-efficiency upgrades and carbon-reduction projects.
- Performance Tracking: Track the impact of facility modifications, report on sustainability metrics, and define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) like maintenance downtime.
- Tendering & Specifications: Contribute to tender documentation by providing specification requirements.
- Compliance & Safety: Participate in site audits, safety reviews, and future-planning sessions to ensure compliance with policies.
Requirements
- You must be an undergraduate for the entire duration of the placement.
- Currently studying towards a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or a closely related discipline.
- A strong interest in data analysis, continuous improvement, and environmental sustainability.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly.
- Good organizational and time-management abilities.
Benefits
- Salary: £24,246 per year
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Working Pattern: Flexible working hours, with hybrid working options available depending on the role, and half-day Fridays.
- Holiday: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Important Information
- Start Date: 16 August 2027
- Location: Filton, Bristol
- Duration: 12.5 months
- Security Clearance: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control may also be required.
- Application: Your application should include a CV and a Cover Letter.