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.

Latest graduate jobs

2026 Graduate Building Services Engineer

England, United Kingdom Core Engineering
Job Title: Graduate Building Services Engineer  This role does not provide sponsorship  We're looking for bright and committed graduates who will bring energy, new ideas and a fresh perspective to help us become the recognised leader and transfo...

2026 HR Reward Graduate

Bridge Place 1 or 2, Anchor Boulevard, Admirals Park,Crossways, Dartford, United Kingdom, DA2 6SN Graduate Year 1
Job Title: Graduate: Reward Graduate  We're looking for bright and committed graduates who will bring energy, new ideas and a fresh perspective to help us become the recognised leader and transform the construction and engineering industry.    ...

2026 Graduate Information Manager

England, United Kingdom Professional Apprentice Year 1
This role does not provide sponsorship    We're looking for bright and committed graduates who will bring energy, new ideas and a fresh perspective to help us become the recognised leader and transform the construction and engineering industry.  ...

2026 Graduate - Site Civil Engineer

England, United Kingdom Graduate Year 1
Job Title: Graduate Civil Engineer – Site Engineer     This role does not provide sponsorship     We're looking for bright and committed graduates who will bring energy, new ideas and a fresh perspective to help us become the recognised leader a...

Latest placement opportunities

2026 Structural Engineer Summer Placement

Explore Industrial Park, Explore Way, Steetley, Worksop, Nottingham, United Kingdom, S80 3DT Summer & Industrial Placement
This role does not provide sponsorship    We're looking for bright and committed graduates who will bring energy, new ideas and a fresh perspective to help us become the recognised leader and transform the construction and engineering industry.  ...

2026 Building Services Industrial Placement

England, United Kingdom Weekly
Industrial Placement – Building Services Trainee    Our Industrial placement programme is designed for the brightest and most ambitious undergraduates. You will benefit from the opportunity to enhance your academic studies with an engaging series...

2026 Summer Civil Engineering (Scotland)

Floor 5 , 191 West George Street , Glasgow, United Kingdom, G2 2LD Weekly
Summer Placement – Civil Site Engineer Trainee (Scotland) Our Summer placement programme is designed for the brightest and most ambitious undergraduates. You will benefit from the opportunity to enhance your academic studies with an engaging seri...

2026 Whole Life Carbon Summer Placement

England, United Kingdom Weekly
Summer Placement – Whole Life Carbon Trainee  Our Summer placement programme is designed for the brightest and most ambitious undergraduates. You will benefit from the opportunity to enhance your academic studies with an engaging series of paid w...

Latest professional apprenticeships

2026 Apprentice Digital Engineer

England, United Kingdom Professional Apprentice Year 1
We're looking for bright and motivated individuals who will bring energy, new ideas, and a fresh perspective to help us continue as one of the leaders transforming the construction and engineering industry.      Through our unique approach, we ar...

2026 Apprenticeship – Operational Training Administrator

Bridge Place 1 or 2, Anchor Boulevard, Admirals Park,Crossways, Dartford, United Kingdom, DA2 6SN School and College Leaver
We're looking for bright and motivated individuals who will bring energy, new ideas and a fresh perspective to help us become the recognised leader and transform the construction and engineering industry. Through our unique approach we are pushin...

2026 Quantity Surveying Apprenticeship

England, United Kingdom School and College Leaver
This role will be closing on 11 January at 23:59.  Please submit your application before this time to be considered as an applicant for this role.     We're looking for bright and motivated individuals who will bring energy, new ideas and a fres...

2026 Digital Engineer Apprentice - MEP

England, United Kingdom Professional Apprentice Year 1
2026 - Digital Engineer MEP - Apprenticeship  We're looking for bright and motivated individuals who will bring energy, new ideas and a fresh perspective to help us transform project delivery through digital solutions.       Through our unique a...

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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Student guide

Download our student guide here to find out more about the early talent programmes we offer.

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Our Benefits

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Read our brochure for further information. 

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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.

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