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Facilities, Building Management Placement - BMW UK Nsc

We believe in creating an environment where our placement student really can learn by doing during their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start. That’s why we’ll treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table – and give you the opportunity to really show what you can do

Our Summit ONE in Farnborough is home to the National Sales Company for the BMW Group in the UK, as well as BMW Group Financial Services which offers retailers, corporate and private customers a range of customised financial services. Alphabet (GB) Ltd. as a leading provider of Business Mobility Services is also located in Farnborough. We decided in November 2020 to bring together BMW Financial Services and Alphabet to stay relevant to our customers and continue to succeed in a rapidly changing business environment.

Within our self-contained campus, we offer a modern way of working with an empowering office culture, some aspects of which include:

• Our work persona shift – being yourself is effortless and so increases efficiency. For this reason we allow our employees to express themselves through the way they dress.
• Flexible working hours - working flexibly improves mental perspective and increases sustained productivity. This means our leaders maintain balance, not burnout, through focusing on output, not attendance.
• The opportunity to get involved with our continued support to our house charity with a variety of fundraising events throughout the year.
• Throughout our offices there are open creative spaces which hold facilities such as table-tennis tables to encourage innovation and employee engagement.

Facilities, Building Management - BMW UK Farnborough 

What will you be doing?

• support the general day-to-day business, preparation of events, organisation of meetings and workshops
• service provider steering and contract management support
• analysis and optimisation of processes and workflows
• support in tendering processes of construction projects and service provider contracts
• participation in project meeting with internal project partners, supporting project leaders to fulful the project requirements
• taking responsibility for the deliverables and outcome of your own sub projects
• regular exchange and communication with all departments and functions on site
• support with regular walk arounds / inspections and audits to constantly improve the facilities and feedback to suppliers

Qualification:

• Studying toward an degree in Facilities Management, Civil / Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or related; on track to achieve a 2:2
• Experience or keen interest in Project Management
• IT - literate (especially MS Office, Excel, Power Point, Word, CAD)
• Capability to pick up new topics and processes
• good communication skills
• ability to adapt working approach depending on specific requirements, prioritsie activities, work under pressure, multi task and solve problems

Why choose us?

• Great Pay - A competitive annual salary
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance - Our team works 2-3 days a week in the office and 37.5 hours over 5 days to help you develop a fulfilling work-life balance
• Exciting Additional Benefits - You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits including access to our Advantages scheme, giving you access to a range of offers and discounts and a subsidised on-site restaurant.

What are we responsible for?

• Supporting you in your training and ensuring you settle into your role and feel welcomed.
• Working sustainably and ethically.
• Providing you with the opportunity to bring your own ideas and develop yourself.
• Ensuring you are happy with your work-life balance and feel as though your contribution to the business is being valued.
• Encouraging you to develop your soft skills such as creating working relationships, communicating effectively, delivering presentations, and gaining confidence in your own ability, supporting you in both your return to university and your future career. 

About BMW Group

No need to predict the future. You can create it. 

At the BMW Group, we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can learn from others and teach others. Here, our industry-leading experts will treat you as part of the team from day one and give you every opportunity to really show what you can do.

We look for passionate people, from all backgrounds, who will benefit from exploring every opportunity we have to offer; all while showing curiosity and ambition.

We also believe in giving people the skills and experience they need to thrive. That’s why we welcome around 200 individuals on six or 12-month placements each year, within a wide range of business areas.