2027 Social Value Summer 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. We're looking for motivated and curious students who are eager to learn, gain hands-on experience and make a positive impact. Through our Summer Placement Programme, you'll develop practical skills, build industry knowledge and gain valuable insight into a career in construction and engineering.

About the programme

Laing O'Rourke's Summer Placement Programme provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical, real-world experience within our project-based environment during your summer break. You'll work on live projects, collaborate with experienced professionals and develop industry-relevant skills while applying your academic learning in a workplace setting. For many students, a summer placement is the first step towards a future graduate opportunity with Laing O'Rourke, allowing you to demonstrate your potential and build valuable connections across the business.

What Professional Accreditation can be achieved through this role:

N/A

Key Responsibilities – What you'll do:

Support Social Value projects by researching local needs, engaging stakeholders and helping deliver community, education, employment, skills and volunteering initiatives. Assist with impact reporting, data management, communications and case studies, while developing an understanding of how construction projects create lasting benefits for local communities and support continuous improvement across the business

• Support the delivery of Social Value strategies and commitments across projects.
• Research local needs, stakeholders and partnership opportunities.
• Coordinate community, education, employment, skills and volunteering activities.
• Collect, manage and report Social Value data and evidence.
• Produce communications, case studies, presentations and guidance materials.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by researching best practice and identifying process improvements.

Teams and Departments this role will interact with most:

Sustainability

The following Degree Subjects are suitable for this role:

International Development, sustainability, social economic, community regeneration, Human and social geography, Politics

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.