Facilities Engineer Placement (12.5 months)

• Project & Contractor Management: Support projects from initial request to handover, including conducting feasibility studies, running small projects to stakeholder specifications, and ensuring health and safety compliance;
• Infrastructure Maintenance: Acquire practical experience by helping oversee, maintain, and resolve issues within our complex site infrastructure, including supporting the management of subcontractors performing installation and commissioning;
• Data & Budgeting: Collaborate with senior engineers to review facility performance data and assist in the preparation of Opex and Capex budgets by collating costs to support capital investment cases;
• Sustainability & Improvement: Identify and support the rollout of key sustainability initiatives, such as energy-efficiency upgrades and carbon-reduction projects, to meet Airbus's environmental objectives;
• Performance Tracking: Develop robust skills in data evaluation by tracking the impact of facility modifications, reporting on sustainability metrics, and defining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as maintenance downtime;
• Tendering & Specifications: Contribute to tender documentation by providing specification requirements in line with relevant installation standards;
• Compliance & Safety: Participate in site audits, safety reviews, and future-planning sessions, proactively identifying and addressing any non-compliance with policies to ensure operations remain secure and optimized for growth.

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.

*Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.*

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Currently studying towards a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or a closely related discipline;
• A strong interest in data analysis, continuous improvement, and environmental sustainability;
• Good communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly to diverse stakeholders;
• Good organizational and time-management abilities.

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.

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Company:
Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type:
Internship
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Experience Level:
Student

Job Family:
Support to Management

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