Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12.5-month Facilities Management placement at Airbus in Filton, Bristol.
- Earn a salary of £24,246 per year, working 35 hours per week with hybrid options and half-day Fridays.
- Gain experience in financial management, CapEX planning, site strategy development, and workplace improvement projects.
- Applications close on 25 October 2026.
About the Role
This role is based within the Facilities Management and Real Estate (FMRE UK) organisation at the Filton site. You will work across the whole Airbus UK portfolio of sites, with direct accountability to the Airbus Customer Facing UK team.
FMRE UK is responsible for a wide range of deliverables, including Real Estate and General Zoning management, Aerodrome management, Energy and Supply, Major Building and Construction projects, as well as Maintenance, Catering, and Cleaning.
Working within the FMRE UK function, this opportunity offers successful applicants the chance to influence and drive change in a challenging, diverse department. The team has matured into an integrated “ONE FMRE” team, incorporating both Airbus Commercial and Airbus Defence & Space (ADS) across the UK.
What will you be doing?
As the successful candidate, you will:
- 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, including space management, sustainability, real estate, and services.
- Integrate an MFT approach across the Facilities Management team in the UK. Lead projects that support workplace improvements across the site, as part of the company Better Workplace project.
- Engage with customers, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, supported by transparent performance metrics to continually improve the service provided.
- Develop relationships across the site at all levels to anticipate business needs.
Requirements
This placement is open to Undergraduates only. It is mandatory for candidates to 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.
As the successful candidate you will be able to demonstrate the following:
- 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.
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