Real Estate Project Manager Placement (12.5 months)

at  Airbus Operations Limited

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Start date: 18th August 2025
Location: Broughton, North Wales
Duration: 12.5 months
Application closing date: We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out on this opportunity! Please note we will close adverts as soon as we receive sufficient applications.

ABOUT US:

Airbus recognises the importance of supporting high-achieving and talented undergraduates. We do this through offering challenging internship opportunities during which a candidate’s skills and potential are fully maximised.
Our internships give a unique insight into potential career paths within Airbus. They are designed so that candidates can put their theoretical knowledge into practice and gain crucial industry experience. The skills and knowledge candidates gain will improve their chances of a future role within Airbus and will benefit their future studies.

REQUIREMENTS:

Our placements are open to Undergraduates only . Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application.
Please ensure you include your CV and a cover letter for your application to be considered.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Studying towards a degree in Real Estate Management, Legal, Surveyor, Business, or equivalent;
• An interest in finding creative solutions to complex problems;
• Ability to make decisions based on evidence;
• Basic project management skills, but also willing to learn and develop according to Airbus tools and processes;
• Good stakeholder management skills, including excellent communication, customer focus and the ability to deliver on commitments;
• A mind set to explore and work above and beyond, challenge current ways of working to develop new processes and ideas;
• Evolve along with changing priorities within the business;
• Flexibility in a dynamic environment;
• Excellent IT skill set;
• Good attention to details;
• Interest in Investment Planning (CapEX) and Supply Chain Management.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check).

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

Student

The role is based within the Real Estate organisation at the Broughton site. The candidate will work across the whole Airbus UK portfolio of sites with direct accountability into the UK Real Estate team.
Real Estate is responsible for the huge UK asset base. Working within the team this exciting opportunity offers successful applicants the chance to influence and drive change in a challenging, diverse department incorporating Airbus Commercial, Airbus Defence & Space (ADS) and Airbus Helicopters across the UK, including majority owned affiliates.

The successful candidate would be able to support the activities undertaken in the RE team including but not limited to:

• lease negotiation;
• lease administration;
• finance planning including risks and opportunities;
• Capital Expenditure business case compilation;
• acquisition & disposal of Real Estate;
• master planning.

As an Airbus Intern in our Real Estate, your responsibilities may include:

• assist with the updates to the Master Plans for each UK site;
• identify space optimisation opportunities;
• support with the identification of a new workplace request;
• produce high level executive summary;
• assist with lease negotiation and drafting;
• support the financial controllers with the information that identifies deviations from our cost base;
• preparation and planning of Capital Expenditure;
• manage projects according to Airbus principles to support the deployment of capital investment planning and project delivery.