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Airbus
at Airbus

Project Management Placement - Broughton

Top Undergraduate Employer
About 4.3/5
Deadline: 25th October 2026
Salary:
£24,246 per year
Job Type:
Placement (10 Months+)
Job Roles:
Project Management
Locations:
Broughton

Job Description

We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.

AI Guidance: We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application - before you do, please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus

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

About us:

Every year we look for undergraduates from around the world to join Airbus. We need people with the aspiration, enthusiasm and the talent to help us move forward and to change the future by delivering our vision to pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.

We believe in welcoming ground breaking ideas and putting them into actions and the power of internal and external intelligence. We believe in inspiring our community to make our people grow.

Programme Management is at the heart of delivering real added value to the Airbus business. It is essential in delivering innovative products to our customers in an agreed timescale, within an allocated budget, and to the highest of quality standards.

This role is within the Project Management office supporting our Value Stream Management teams, working alongside our programme leaders.

The Value Stream Management teams in Broughton are currently in the midst of the most exciting ramp up phase and associated projects of a generation! The VSMs are responsible for maintaining the flow of method, man and materials from the supply chain all the way through to Final Operational Test on the Final Assembly Lines.

We offer a very strong early careers community, a fully supportive & inclusive team environment and a beautiful location to live.

What you will be doing:

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.

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 an undergraduate degree in Project Management, Business Management, IT & Information Systems, Engineering, Manufacturing, Economics, or any Science discipline;
  • Prior experience working within project teams (advantageous);
  • Experience with digital tools would be useful;
  • Demonstrate strong self-motivation, enthusiasm, and a drive to seek out new opportunities;
  • Exhibit an eagerness to learn, grow, and acquire new skill sets;
  • Take initiative independently and adapt smoothly to changing workplace challenges.

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.

Contact

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.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.


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