Intern in Real Estate and Facilities Management - European Space Agency (Porz-Wahn)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Space Agency on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Support coordination and follow-up of facility management services and service providers
• Assist with workplace and accommodation management activities, including workplace allocation, occupancy planning and implementation measures
• Contribute to coordination and monitoring of minor works, maintenance activities and site improvement projects
• Support preparation and follow-up of meetings, action items, inspections and other operational site management activities
• Assist in collection, monitoring and analysis of workplace and facility management data
• Support communication and coordination with building users, service providers and other internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to site development activities and continuous improvement initiatives

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: University student, preferably in final or second-to-last year of Master's level course, with proof of enrollment for entire internship duration
• Languages: English, French
• Key skills: Strong organisational skills, Strong communication skills, Proficiency in standard office software applications, Interest in data analysis, Interest in digital workplace solutions, Interest in facility management technologies

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: Internship.

Working arrangements: On-site at EAC, Porz-Wahn, Germany.

Hiring unit: Resources and Services, European Astronaut Centre.

Position details

Reference

1452794133

Last Verified

6 November 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Intern in Real Estate and Facilities Management at ESA based in Porz-Wahn (Traineeship). The vacancy reference is 1452794133.

Job Requisition ID:21003

Date Posted:1 November 2026

Closing Date:30 November 2026 23:59 CET/CEST

Publication Method:External Only

Directorate:Resources and Services

Location EAC, Porz-Wahn, Germany

Our team and mission

The Real Estate and Facility Management team at the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne is responsible for creating, maintaining and continuously enhancing a safe, efficient and attractive working environment.

The team coordinates facility management services, workplace and accommodation activities, building-related projects and interfaces with a wide range of internal and external partners. The European Astronaut Centre provides a dynamic and international working environment that supports human spaceflight activities, astronaut operations, training, and research.

As part of the team, you will gain valuable insight into the day-to-day management and ongoing development of an operational European Space Agency site. You will collaborate closely with the Site Manager, facility management service providers, building users and a variety of technical and organisational stakeholders, contributing to the effective operation and continuous improvement of the Centre.

Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website:http://www.esa.int

Field(s) of activity for the internship

During your internship, you will support the day-to-day facility, workplace and site management activities at the European Astronaut Centre.

Your responsibilities may include:

- supporting the coordination and follow-up of facility management services and service providers; - assisting with workplace and accommodation management activities, including workplace allocation, occupancy planning and implementation measures; - contributing to the coordination and monitoring of minor works, maintenance activities and site improvement projects; - supporting the preparation and follow-up of meetings, action items, inspections and other operational site management activities; - assisting in the collection, monitoring and analysis of workplace and facility management data; - supporting communication and coordination with building users, service providers and other internal and external stakeholders; - contributing to site development activities and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the workplace environment and operational efficiency.

Through this internship, you will gain practical experience in facility, workplace and site management within an international organisation. You will develop an understanding of how a complex operational site is managed, how diverse stakeholders are coordinated and how workplace needs are translated into effective and sustainable solutions. In addition, you will gain insight into the relationship between day-to-day operational activities and the planning and delivery of larger site development projects.

Behavioural competencies

Education

You must be a university student, preferably in your final or second-to-last year of university course at Master's level. In addition, you must be able to prove that you will be enrolled at your university for the entire duration of the internship.

Additional requirements

The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset.

During the interview, your motivation for applying to this role will be explored.

A background or academic knowledge in facility management, real estate management, architecture, civil engineering, industrial engineering, workplace management, or a related discipline would be considered an asset.

Strong organisational and communication skills, combined with an interest in working in an international and operational environment, would be advantageous.

Proficiency in standard office software applications, together with an interest in data analysis, digital workplace solutions and facility management technologies, would be beneficial.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 6 November 2026, 1 day ago.

The application deadline is 30 November 2026, 21 days from today. Late applications are not accepted, so submit through the official EU Careers portal well in advance.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 6 November 2026.

Where to learn more

For headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at ESA see the ESA institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Porz-Wahn see our Porz-Wahn location page.

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