Graduates
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.
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. You will be mentored by experienced leaders and enjoy strong support from line managers and a large peer group network.
So many of our graduates have gone on to achieve leadership positions within the organisation, and we will give you all the support and challenge to maximise your potential to become a leading professional in the industry.
Programme Structure
Our Graduate programme is structured to give you practical experience, technical learning, personal and professional development to help you achieve your career goals. In just under three years your programme journey will include bespoke development modules, support from experienced managers and clear guidance from chartership routes to the appropriate professional body. You will also find support in through programme Alumni and the many sub committees and communities we have in the business.
Career progression
The Graduate development programme provides you with the foundation to continue your growth in Liang O’Rourke once complete. You can benefit from our talent development structure through further learning opportunities and staff development programmes we have in place to ensure talent can flourish and achieve their career goals.
We are looking for graduates who meet the following criteria:
- A degree course with a clear route to professional accreditation
- Your degree classification should be 2:2 or higher
- Entry degrees will be listed within each of our graduate vacancies and differ from role to role
- Strong communication, numerical and literacy skills
- Fully mobile (role dependent) - you may be required to relocate for your role
- Successful candidates must by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK
Latest Graduate jobs
2025 Graduate - Site Civil Engineer
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Programme Graduate 5322 Glasgow United Kingdom Floor 5 , 191 West George Street , Glasgow, United Kingdom, G2 2LD . Orega George Square, 9 George Square, Glasgow, United Kingdom, G2 1QQ Engineering - Graduate Engineering - Graduate PermanentMeet our grads
Meet Sophia Panayi
Sophia Panayi is a site engineer who worked in the UK on our Old Oak Common project. She started the graduate development programme in 2021 and since completing the course has transitioned to our Australia hub to continue her role as a site engineer. Read about her experience with Laing O'Rourke so far.
Meet Junior Satimburwa
Junior Satimburwa is a finance graduate, working for Laing O’Rourke in our head office in Dartford. He started the graduate development programme in 2023. Read about his experience with Laing O'Rourke so far.
Frequently Asked Questions
We want you to select the role you are most interested in, so we limit candidate applications to one application only. Graduates need to be geographically mobile due to the nature of our work and our projects.
To be eligible for the graduate development programme you must currently be studying for an honours degree, ideally in a STEM subject, and be on track for a 2:2 or higher.
Please email your query to earlytalent@laingorourke.com, stating the 'graduate development programme' in the subject line.
We accept and consider applications from any candidates with suitable skills and experience, irrespective of their nationality. Successful candidate must by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK
You will know if you are through to the next stage within 30 days of submitting your CV.
If you have any questions about your individual application, or would like to speak to one of our recruiters, then please email us at earlytalent@laingorourke.com
Laing O'Rourke recognises the importance of promoting within and giving opportunity to employees. It is in our best interest to recruit outstanding talent and the candidate, whether internal or external, who is most suited will be offered a position.
We understand that not everyone is ready to start their career the day after graduation. If we offer you a job, we'll be happy to talk to you about your circumstances and each request will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
At the application stage, we ask candidates to indicate if they consider themselves to have a disability/illness so we can ensure adjustments are made to support you during the recruitment process. Any conversations we have with you regarding your disability will be treated with confidentiality. Laing O’Rourke has become the first tier one contractor to have been awarded Level 3: Disability Confident Leader, the highest level in the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme, across its entire UK business operations.
We encourage all applicants to request feedback if their application is unsuccessful following a video interview or assessment centre. We believe feedback is an important part of the recruitment process and will help you in your further search for a suitable role. If your application doesn't proceed following your video interview or assessment centre, we will give you personal feedback over the phone. When we inform you of the outcome, we will provide details of how to organise this feedback.
All offers of employment are subject to references. You will be sent an email to your personal account and you will be asked to complete a reference questionnaire.
Your normal basic working hours are those written in your Offer of Employment letter and exclude meal breaks. However, actual working hours will be as determined by the location in which you are based (subject to the Working Time Directive). For some staff who are site/ project-based, actual working hours may include working at the weekend. In order to fulfil the requirements of your position, you will be expected to work such additional hours, over and above the basic hours, as are necessary for the satisfactory performance of your duties and the operational requirements of the business.
As a company we have a mobility allowance policy. The early talent recruitment team will be more than happy to assist with any questions you have relating to relocating and can share at the offer stage more details about our mobility allowance.
No, however, we do offer a car/transport allowance.
Our office dress policy is business attire/wear. However, when on site you will need to dress appropriately for the project (wearing trousers and suitable shoes) and taking the weather into account. A large amount of your time could be spent outdoors. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided and will be supplied to you when you join us. Before you start working with us, we will match you up with a buddy who will help you get started before your first day and during your first few weeks. They can help you with any other questions similar to this.
