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Project Management Placement (12.5 months)

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Airbus

8d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Chester
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be an undergraduate, studying relevant fields, have team project experience, demonstrate adaptability, curiosity, and teamwork, and be eligible for UK SC Security Clearance.
  • You will implement project management methods, support planning and governance, manage risks, monitor finances, and collaborate with teams to ensure timely and quality 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.
  • Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:
  • Studying towards a degree in Project Management, Business, Economics, Information Technology and/or Systems, Engineering, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems, or equivalent;
  • Experience of project working within a team;
  • Ability to listen, understand and respond in a constructive manner;
  • Willingness to handle changes on a day-to-day basis;
  • Curious and challenging mind-set;
  • Ability to speak up;
  • Team spirit and positive outlook;
  • Nice to have data management and visualisation skills.
  • SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check).

Responsibilities

  • You will learn to deploy Best Practice project management methods and tools within our programmes, projects and functions. This could include:
  • Agile and waterfall project set up
  • Project maturity and governance including lessons learnt
  • Integrated schedule planning
  • Baselining projects and identifying critical path activities
  • Risk and opportunity management
  • Creating and maintaining digital project monitoring and control processes (digital data analysis etc.)
  • Finance monitoring and control
  • You will be working alongside multi functional team members on a day to day basis, ensuring all team members are delivering on time, on cost and on quality as well as understanding how each function contributes to project success.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Project Management Placement?

The duration of the Project Management Placement is 12.5 months.

When is the start date for the placement?

The start date for the placement is 18th August 2025.

Where is the placement located?

The placement is located in Broughton, North Wales, and there is a similar position available in the Filton plant.

What is the salary for this placement?

The salary for the placement is £21,900.

What are the working hours for this role?

The role requires 35 hours of work per week, with flexible working hours and half-day Fridays.

Are there any benefits included with this placement?

Yes, the benefits include flexible working hours, hybrid working, and 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

Who is eligible to apply for this placement?

The placement is open only to undergraduates, and candidates must be an undergraduate for the entire duration of the placement.

What should candidates include in their application?

Candidates should include their CV and a cover letter for their application to be considered.

What educational background is preferred for this placement?

Candidates should be studying towards a degree in Project Management, Business, Economics, Information Technology and/or Systems, Engineering, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems, or equivalent.

Is there a closing date for applications?

Yes, applicants are encouraged to apply early to avoid missing out, as the advert may close as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Will successful candidates need to have security clearance?

Yes, successful candidates must be eligible to gain UK SC Security Clearance or will be subject to a BPSS check, including a criminal record check.

Are there any specific skills that would be advantageous for applicants?

Yes, data management and visualization skills are considered a nice to have.

Does Airbus promote diversity and inclusion in its workplace?

Yes, Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.

Airbus

We pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.

Defence & Aerospace
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide the most efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers the most modern and fuel-efficient airliners. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus approaches sustainability by respecting the planet, valuing people and enabling prosperity. These guiding principles are embedded in our operations and activities. In 2022, the Company generated revenues of €58.8 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000.

Culture & Values

  • Customer Focus

    Customer focus is deeply embedded into our mindset, driving us to deliver on time, on cost and on quality. We partner with our customers to satisfy their needs and deliver benefits through valuable and sustainable solutions. We understand that each of us has an impact on customer relations through the work we do, which is why we always act with integrity and to the highest professional standards.

  • Integrity

    We work with integrity, choosing to speak up when our principles for ethical conduct are not respected. Our zero tolerance on unethical and non-compliant actions enables us to move forward with positivity and care. We act as ambassadors for the company, representing the integrity of Airbus even when we are outside work. The Airbus Ethics and Compliance programme seeks to ensure that the company business practices not only conform to applicable laws, regulations and principles, but remains above all ethical standard benchmarks.

  • Respect

    Respect guides us in our daily interactions. We respect each other, our customers and our products. We focus on building trust through transparent and honest communications. We create inclusive working environments, where all employees are listened to and valued for their individuality. We treat each other, and all our stakeholders, in the same considerate way that we would wish to be treated ourselves.

  • Creativity

    We value and encourage creativity. We recognise that creativity exists in many forms, with ideas brimming at every level, from “shoot for the moon” ambitions, right down to our daily work. Creativity can often mean simply looking at things in a different way and our collaborative culture allows us to build on ideas and continually improve the work that we do. We make sure that everyone at Airbus has the time, space and tools to progress ideas with imagination and passion. We are always ready to act with courage, challenging our ideas and learning from our processes when we need to go back to the drawing board.

  • Reliability

    We strive to maintain and build on our standards, proving and cementing our reputation for reliability. We each feel responsible for the collective success and progress of our global team and take accountability for our actions and outputs. We are dependable and can be trusted to ensure the safety and success of our products. We take pride in our work, ensuring the service and products we deliver are exceptional and completely reliable.

  • We are One / Team Work!

    We understand that there is power in individuals, but believe there is a much greater power in collaboration and teamwork. We seek to create engaging and inclusive workplaces, where everyone has the freedom to speak up and listen to each other with an open mind.

Benefits

  • Company Pension Scheme

  • Employee Discounts

  • Health Insurance

  • Parental Leave

  • Paid and Unpaid Holidays