
Early Careers
At Laing O’Rourke, we push the boundaries of what’s possible and give you the opportunity to go further than you imagined. We support young people across all stages and education levels of their career journey.
Dedicated support
We know that we can only progress by creating the very best team in the industry, and we have continued to invest in early talent development programmes, creating many opportunities for apprentices, students and graduates.
Expert training
Our development programmes have been specifically designed to enable you to gain the skills and qualifications to excel in your career.
Key partnerships
Working alongside expert minds, we have cemented relationships with exceptional training providers for apprenticeships, as well as universities including Exeter, Warwick and Salford.
Real progression
Hundreds of early careers apprentices and graduates have made their impact within Laing O’Rourke, way beyond the boundaries of the initial talent programmes.
Supportive culture
Laing O’Rourke is a recognised leader in health, safety and wellbeing, offering a wide range of initiatives to support people across all our workplaces. Our early careers candidates come from all walks of life, to join together and thrive in an environment that is not only supportive but flexible and inclusive too.

Work Experience
In education
Our work experience placements offer valuable insights into the world of work within an exciting construction and engineering environment. We offer various unpaid, structured work experience opportunities across the country, ranging in duration from a one-day visit (insight day) to a week placement (project and/or corporate work experience).

Trade and technical apprenticeships
After GCSEs
The Trade and Technical Apprenticeship Programme provides you with a formal college education, leading to a Level 2 and/or 3 apprenticeship standard in your chosen area of speciality.

Professional apprenticeships
After A Levels/T Levels
The Professional Apprenticeship Programme is designed to bring out the best in you.
Pushing you to your full potential through a combination of practical experience, technical learning and professional development.

Summer and Industrial Placements
At University
Our Summer Placement Scheme offers undergraduates a 6-12 week placement for those who are passionate about achieving their career ambitions.

Graduate development programme
After University
Our graduate development programme is designed to embrace and develop your capabilities.
Diverse on-the-job experience will be complemented by an engaging series of learning modules, helping you to build the right blend of personal and professional skills.
Our Benefits


Read our brochure for further information.
Start your journey
Your development can begin at any point. Whatever programme you join, there’s an opportunity for continuous learning. You will be supported to build the right skills and experience, and gain the relevant qualifications and even professional accreditations.