2027 Civil Engineering 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 and help drive innovation across our business. We're seeking ambitious graduates who are ready to make an impact. If you're passionate, curious and eager to challenge the status quo, you'll help us drive innovation, transform our industry and shape the future of construction and engineering.

About the programme

Through Laing O'Rourke's Graduate Development Programme, we help graduates gain practical experience, achieve professional accreditation and build the skills needed to become future leaders in the construction and engineering industry. Our Early Talent Programme will enable you to expand your networks, achieve professional and personal development, gain exposure to a variety of projects and disciplines, and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to build a successful and rewarding career.

What Professional Accreditation can be achieved through this role:

Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

Role Overview and the Purpose of the role:

A Site Engineer safely and effectively manages a set of tasks and is technically responsible for their outcome. Graduates work within the site engineering team under the guidance of Section and Senior Engineers, alongside site supervisors and managers. They work predominantly on site assisting in the technical management and delivery of major construction projects. 

Site Engineers are part of the Engineering Job Family and Technical Function.

Key Responsibilities – What you'll do:

A Site Engineer safely and effectively manages a set of tasks and is technically responsible for their outcome. Graduates work within the site engineering team under the guidance of Section and Senior Engineers, alongside site supervisors and managers. They work predominantly on site assisting in the technical management and delivery of major construction projects. 

Site Engineers are part of the Engineering Job Family and Technical Function.

• Always applies the LOR procedures.
• Carries out dimensional control activities ensuring appropriate checks, this includes interrogation and transfer of setting out data from 2D CAD data and extracting setting out data from the Digital Engineering model directly into the setting out instruments.
• Interprets as-built surveys, verifying compliance with project requirements. Produce reports. Ensure surveys carried out in a timely manner.
• Extracts tolerance information from specifications. Applies appropriate setting out techniques to meet tolerances.
• Complies with project and company procedures on Workmanship, quality, inspection and testing.
• Has a basic understanding of the properties, principles and capabilities of relevant materials, products, plant and systems.
• Understands the construction methods/practices that are in use on their project and can measure and record materials and resources.
• Understand and comply with Temporary works procedure and systems.
• Understands the role of the Temporary works coordinator (TWC)and Temporary Works supervisor (TWS) and undertake these roles where required.
• Knows that there is a Laing O'Rourke procedure for the management of lifting operations and understand their responsibilities within it.
• Communicates as appropriate with the project Design Manager.
• Manage and support Information and change control including using Electronic Data Management System to obtain construction information. Maintains engineer's hard copy drawings and specifications so that current information is always presented to them. Ensures information for own section of works is current and being used by construction team. Raises Technical Queries to resolve information discrepancies.
• Knows the specific requirements of the various management roles.
• Is aware of site logistics and understands the site logistics plan.
• Contributes to the operation of safe working procedures such as Confined Spaces, Hot Work permit etc.
• Is fully conversant with the LOR Environmental System (EMS). Contributes to the management of environmental issues.
• Ensures work is carried out in accordance with safe systems of work, method statements and task sheets. Produces method statements and task sheets. Delivers activity briefings.

Teams and Departments this role will interact with most:

Technical, Project Delivery, Commercial, Health & Safety, Design Management, Quality, Planning, Estimating, Digital Engineering

The following Degree Subjects are suitable for this role:

Civil Engineering discipline or other construction related degree

Additional Information

Location: National

We are recruiting for locations that we anticipate having Early Talent roles for at the time of our next programme commencement. Please note that due to the nature of the business, there could be changes to locations noted.

Our projects are based across the UK (National) so you'll need to be prepared to be flexible about where you work. Depending on project requirements, this may involve travelling, staying away from home during the week, or relocating closer to a project site. In return, you'll gain valuable experience working on a variety of projects, helping you develop your skills and broaden your career opportunities.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all candidates. If you require any adjustments or support with your application, or at any stage of the process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

 Application Process

Please note: Due to the anticipated level of interest, we may close applications before the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. We encourage you to apply early to ensure your application is considered.