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

2027 Sustainability - Social Value Graduate

United Kingdom Graduate Year 1
2027 Sustainability - Social Value Graduate At Laing O'Rourke, we deliver complex engineering and construction projects that shape the built environment. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our Early Talent programmes an...

2027 Sustainability - Reporting Graduate

United Kingdom Graduate Year 1
At Laing O'Rourke, we deliver complex engineering and construction projects that shape the built environment. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our Early Talent programmes and help drive innovation across our business. ...

2027 Finance Graduate

Bridge Place 1 or 2, Anchor Boulevard, Admirals Park,Crossways, Dartford, United Kingdom, DA2 6SN Graduate Year 1
At Laing O'Rourke, we deliver complex engineering and construction projects that shape the built environment. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our Early Talent programmes and help drive innovation across our business. ...

2027 MEICA and Systems DfMA Graduate

United Kingdom Graduate Year 1
At Laing O'Rourke, we deliver complex engineering and construction projects that shape the built environment. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our Early Talent programmes and help drive innovation across our business. ...

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Latest placement opportunities

2027 Building Services Industry placement

United Kingdom Weekly
At Laing O'Rourke, we deliver complex engineering and construction projects that shape the built environment. We're looking for ambitious and motivated students who are eager to learn, take on responsibility and gain hands-on industry experience. ...

2027 Building Services Summer placement

United Kingdom Summer & Industrial Placement
At Laing O'Rourke, we deliver complex engineering and construction projects that shape the built environment. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our Early Talent programmes and help drive innovation across our business. ...

2027 Commercial Summer placement

United Kingdom Summer & Industrial Placement
At Laing O'Rourke, we deliver complex engineering and construction projects that shape the built environment. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our Early Talent programmes and help drive innovation across our business. ...

2027 Sustainability - Whole Life Carbon Summer placement

United Kingdom Summer & Industrial Placement
At Laing O'Rourke, we deliver complex engineering and construction projects that shape the built environment. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our Early Talent programmes and help drive innovation across our business. ...

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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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