The Strategic Project Manager within the Airbus UK Buildings & Construction project team is based at one of the world’s leading Aircraft Manufacturing sites in Broughton, this Project Management role involves leading key strategic building and construction projects to further develop & enhance the manufacturing facility.
The candidate will be involved in a wide range of projects that are directly related to the Airbus Top Company Objectives, linked to Sustainability, increased production rates and Health & Safety.
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.
The role is based within the Facilities Management and Real Estate (FMRE UK) organisation at Broughton site. FMRE UK is responsible for a huge range of deliverables to Airbus UK, including but not limited to; Real Estate management, Aerodrome management, Energy and Supply, Major Building and Construction projects as well as Maintenance, Catering and Cleaning to name a few. The candidate will work closely with the Facilities management team across the whole Airbus UK portfolio of sites with direct accountability into the Building and Construction Project team.
Working within the FMRE UK function; this exciting opportunity offers successful applicants the chance to influence and drive change in a challenging, diverse department, matured over recent years to an integrated “ONE FMRE” team incorporating both Airbus Commercial and Airbus Defence & Space (ADS) across the UK. Supporting the creation of technical standards, defining and leading new digital processes to improve the way in which Buildings & Construction projects are managed.
What you will be doing
As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for leading key strategic projects from the initial concept & feasibility studies, developing these into detailed designs & specifications, through to construction phase and final handover to the customer.
This will give you the opportunity to test and develop your Project management skills, and with the support of the Buildings & Construction project team you will be able to learn new processes and tools that are transferable across the whole spectrum of projects.
The main responsibilities will include setting up and managing Multi-Functional Project Teams (MFTs) to deliver projects in accordance with the Airbus Project management process:
- Defining the Project scope by liaising with clients and key business stakeholders;
- Working with architects and other design team members to develop concepts and launch feasibility studies;
- Leading the Project MFTs to develop the detailed design of Building Services for a range of projects including major plant replacement and building refurbishment works;
- Develop and monitor a project delivery plan, ensuring all risks and opportunities are identified and managed throughout the lifecycle of the project;
- Manage the Capital Investment business cases from preparing the case, through MFT approval to delivery and project closure;
- Monitoring and reporting financial data to ensure the project spend is on plan and aligned to the approved budget;
- Monitoring of construction works on site (with supervision) and observance of technical compliance and H&S matters;
- Preparation of reports, presentations and specifications to communicate to key stakeholders in the business;
- Support the move to digitalise the Project management tools & processes to help drive the new ways of working.
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 toward a degree of Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Building Surveying, or equivalent;
- Basic project management skills, but also willing to learn and develop according to Airbus tools and processes;
- Excellent IT skill set, Google Suite, CAD awareness;
- Good stakeholder management skills, including excellent communication, customer focus and the ability to deliver on commitments;
- The ability to listen, understand and communicate information;
- A strong interest in developing yourself;
- An interest in finding creative solutions to complex problems;
- Ability to make decisions based on evidence;
- A mind set to explore and work above and beyond, challenge current ways of working to develop new processes and ideas;
- Flexibility in a dynamic environment;
- Evolve along with changing priorities within the business;
- Good attention to detail.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check).
Contact
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