Facility and Project Management Placement Intern 2025

Overview

Are you an undergraduate student studying Project Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Environment or Geography? If so, Sony Electronics have a 12-month placement available starting in July 2025. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

Sony Electronics is seeking a proactive self-learner with a passion for maximizing value and minimizing risk of spend with suppliers and facilities who wants to become a Project and Facility Executive intern at Sony, supporting the Property and Facilities Management and Project Management teams based out of Sony Electronics's Weybridge & Basingstoke offices.

Your Role

Your role will involve the delivery of many exciting property projects across Sony Electronics's European estate. Sony Electronics will be preparing to start works on a large-scale category B fit-out of a brand-new building in Basingstoke. During your time with Sony Electronics, Sony Electronics will complete the construction phase and decant from Sony Electronics's existing facility. Working alongside a highly motivated team of external consultants, developers, and contractors, you will gain valuable experience in end-to-end project management, customer engagement, and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and delivery of property projects across Europe, including construction, refurbishment, and office fit-out projects.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and resource management.
• Help to monitor project progress, budget control, and risk management.
• Work closely with architects, contractors, and other external partners to ensure project goals are met.
• Assist with project reporting, data analysis, and project documentation.
• Contribute to the preparation of presentations and project updates for senior management.
• Join site visits and take part in meetings with different project collaborators.

Requirements

You will bring:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, international working environment.
• Understanding of project management, practical delivery of change, construction and energy management.
• Ability to articulate yourself well, both in written and verbal form.
• Strong numerical and logical skills with an ability to make and justify data-driven decisions.
• A courageous and innovative approach to work with a self-learner attitude.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken), additional European languages are advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint).

Benefits

• Canteen
• Employee assistance programme
• On-site gym
• Shuttle service provided

This 12-month paid placement will give you the opportunity to expand your knowledge and gain valuable transferable skills in the dynamic fast-paced environment of a multinational organisation. This is an environment where you can truly develop an in-depth understanding and achieve meaningful personal development.

Life at Sony

Sony Electronics will make you a part of a large and diverse placement student network which will allow you to foster friendships and to build lifelong connections with like-minded students. Sony Electronics is passionate about your personal development and to help you get the most out of your Placement Year, there will be a number of Training Modules and a range of Learning & Development programs available to help you learn, grow and lay the building blocks for your career.

Your New Office

Based at the Weybridge office, you will enjoy a vibrant and friendly working environment. Sony Electronics have an onsite canteen with a wide range of options available, and a barista-style coffee shop. There is a well-provisioned onsite gym run by Sony Electronics's own Sony Wellbeing Coordinator, with classes on set days in the mornings, at lunch and after work hours. Sony Electronics have a staff car park which includes electric charging points, an undercover and secure bike rack, or if you will use public transport Sony Electronics have a shuttle bus service that regularly runs between train station and the office at peak times.

Sony Electronics is positive a community who dream big together, respect each other, and enjoy a collaborative culture across Europe in all Sony Electronics's modern and inspiring workspaces. Sony Electronics believe in a sustainable and engaged workforce and support work-life balance with 25 vacation days and working policies to encourage Sony Electronics's students to achieve a healthy balance between success at work and personal commitments.

Sony Electronics provide access to numerous wellbeing services and platforms to promote all aspects of health, including employee assistance programs and DE&I initiatives. Sony Electronics respect Sony Electronics's people and listen to them through ongoing conversations and surveys. Sony Electronics value suggestions for improvements and act to promote a better placement experience for everyone.