Real Estate Project Manager Placement (12.5 months)

Business, Surveying, Real Estate.

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. 

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At Airbus, we strongly believe a successful business is a responsible business.

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.

What you will be doing:

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 and 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.

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.

This role will involve working in areas which require stakeholder, brand and reputation management and involvement with internal and external audiences.

As the successful candidate, you must be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Studying towards a degree in Real Estate Management, Legal, Surveyor, Business;
  • IT Literacy;
  • Basic project management skills, but also willing to learn and develop according to Airbus tools and processes;
  • Interest in Supply Chain management;
  • Interest in Investment Planning (CapEX);
  • The ability to listen, understand and communicate information;
  • A strong interest in developing yourself;
  • A mind set to explore and work above and beyond, challenge current ways of working to develop new processes and ideas;
  • Ability to make decisions based on evidence;
  • Good stakeholder management skills, including good communication, customer focus and the ability to deliver on commitments;
  • Evolve along with changing priorities within the business and flexibility in a dynamic environment;
  • Good attention to detail.

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

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.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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Job ID Number: JR10429071
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  • Deadline
    October 25th, 2026
  • Starting
    August 2027
  • Hiring Multiple Candidates
    Yes
  • Salary
    £24,246 + benefits
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    12.5 months
  • Location
    Broughton (Chester) (Hybrid)
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Building Surveying
  • Project Management
  • Town Planning/Real Estate
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