ESA Graduate Trainee in Project Portfolio Analysis & Support in Real Estate & Facilities Management

European Space Agency

Germany, Germany

Skill Required: Project and Program Management

Experience: 0 to 3 Years

Apply By: 28-02-2026

The Development and Coordination Office (DCO) is a staff function within the REFM Department ensuring cross departmental alignment of activities as well as support the development of scope and strategic initiatives of the department.

Responsibilities  :

  • In support of department activities and projects, gather and verify the quality and completeness of real estate and facilities project-related data (for example ESA Green Agenda projects, Common Infrastructure Plan projects) from REFM teams across ESA sites.
  • Collect and analyse operational metrics to support planning, performance tracking, and long-term improvement inititatives within the REFMs portfolio.
  • Contribute to the preparation of management reports and visual summaries, such as dashboards, charts, and data visualisations, to support communication with senior management and other stakeholders.
  • Build effective working relationships with relevant internal stakeholders to support smooth, coordinated and reliable data-collection and reporting processes.
  • Coordinate the annual assessment of environmental impacts, including gathering and consolidating data needed for greenhouse gas reporting and other environmental performance indicators.
  • Assist in maintaining documentation and procedures, indluding those related to REFM projects, environmental or energy-management frameworks and support internal/external audit activities when required.
  • Support awareness and communication activities that promote REFM projects, efficient operations, and responsible resource use across the built environment.
  • Assist in the adoption and use of digital tools and software that improve data integrity, streamline reporting, and enhance visibility of facilities performance.
  • Collaborate with external service providers and suppliers to improve products, services, and processes that contribute to a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable facilities portfolio.

Requirements  :

  • The final year of your master’s degree in real estate and facilities management, project management, sustainability, environmental science, data science, engineering, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of relevant technical/functional domains.
  • Relevant experience gained during internships, project work and/or extracurricular or other activities.
  • General knowledge of the space sector and relevant activities.
  • Knowledge of ESA and its programmes/projects.

Sources  : https://jobs.esa.int/job/Noordwijk-ESA-Graduate-Trainee-in-Project-Portfolio-Analysis-&-Support-in-Real-Estate-&-Facilities-Management/1289175801/