Placement
Closes in 3 days
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12.5-month Project Management placement at Airbus in Broughton.
- Earn £24,246 per year, working 35 hours per week with hybrid options and half-day Fridays.
- Gain experience in project management methods, planning, risk management, and finance monitoring.
- Must be an undergraduate studying a relevant degree and apply by 25 October 2026.
About the Role
This is a 12.5-month placement within the Project Management office, supporting Value Stream Management teams and working alongside programme leaders. You will be involved in an exciting ramp-up phase and associated projects.
What you will be doing:
- Learn to deploy Best Practice project management methods and tools.
- Assist with Agile and waterfall project setup.
- Support project maturity and governance, including lessons learned.
- Contribute to integrated schedule planning.
- Help with baselining projects and identifying critical path activities.
- Be involved in risk and opportunity management.
- Assist in creating and maintaining digital project monitoring and control processes.
- Support finance monitoring and control.
- Work with multi-functional team members to ensure projects are delivered on time, on cost, and on quality.
Requirements:
- Must be an undergraduate for the entire duration of the placement.
- Currently studying towards an undergraduate degree in Project Management, Business Management, IT & Information Systems, Engineering, Manufacturing, Economics, or any Science discipline.
- Prior experience working within project teams is advantageous.
- Experience with digital tools would be useful.
- Demonstrate strong self-motivation, enthusiasm, and a drive to seek out new opportunities.
- Exhibit an eagerness to learn, grow, and acquire new skill sets.
- Ability to take initiative independently and adapt smoothly to changing workplace challenges.
Benefits:
- Salary: £24,246
- 35 hours per week
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working options available
- Half day Fridays
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Important Information:
- Start date: 16 August 2027
- Location: Broughton
- Duration: 12.5 months
- Applications close on 25 October 2026.
- 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.
How to Apply:
Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.