Locations: Across the UK
Shape your career with Laing O’Rourke
Laing O’Rourke is a purpose driven engineering and construction company committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in service of humanity. When you build your career with us, you join a team backed by a supportive, inclusive culture that values care, integrity and courage and gives you space to grow.
We deliver construction and engineering projects across eight sectors including Data Centres, Defence, Energy and Water, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Leisure, Rail and Science and Research in the UK, Dubai and Australia. Start your career with us, and there could be opportunities in your future career to work internationally.
In the UK, we’re delivering Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, and have completed East West Rail, Everton football stadium, Olympia redevelopment, The Grange University Hospital and the Oxford Biochemistry building, to give you just a few examples of the types of projects you could be working on.
We offer apprenticeships and support entry-level opportunities to help you build skills, gain qualifications and grow your confidence at work.
About the support offer
You can access a structured pathway into your early career employment and apprenticeships with Laing O’Rourke.
Our apprenticeship programmes have been developed to ensure you are supported throughout every step of your journey, combining work-based experience with off-the-job training.
You will be stretched, challenged and supported by a business that views your development and formal qualification as a priority.
It will also include a series of bespoke development modules, and technical training opportunities, strategically placed to support you at key stages of your apprenticeship journey.
During the programme you will work across a range of projects, which will offer the breadth and variety to support your occupational competency and will contribute towards the achievement of your apprenticeship.
Dedicated support & development
We know we can only succeed by creating the best team in the industry. Our early careers programmes are designed to support apprentices throughout their journey with:
- Expert training modules and professionally recognised qualifications.
- Personalised development planning and on the job learning.
- Access to mentors, line managers, and a network of early careers peers.
Why Laing O’Rourke
- Supportive and inclusive culture. We foster a workplace where people from all backgrounds feel valued, supported and encouraged to succeed. Our emphasis on health, safety and wellbeing means there’s a wide range of initiatives to support your personal and professional journey.
- Real progression opportunities. Hundreds of early careers apprentices and graduates have gone on to shape long term careers with us.
- Diversity and inclusion commitments. We are actively driving change across the industry to ensure everyone has access to rewarding careers and feels supported to thrive. We run 12 employee-led networks, including: PRIDE, REACH (Religion, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage), Carers, Women and Allies, Men’s Health and Women’s Health groups.
Industry leadership and innovation. You’ll work with teams delivering vital projects that improve communities, and benefit from cutting edge training and partnerships with expert providers. - Our Wellbeing and Human Performance teams provide the latest insights and services to support your health and wellbeing, focused on five pillars: physical, mental, social, financial and workplace wellbeing.
Early Talent apprenticeships
Explore apprenticeships that combine paid work with structured learning and support, including:
- Civil Engineering
- Quantity Surveying
- Digital Engineering
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Heavy Plant
- Steel Fixers
What you’ll gain:
- Fully funded qualifications and professional development
- Practical experience with supportive mentors
- A clear route into employment and long-term career growth
- A workplace committed to wellbeing, learning and inclusive success
How we support access and inclusion
We know that taking the first step into work can take courage. Laing O’Rourke goes beyond traditional entry routes by:
- Providing tailored employability support sessions and coaching for care leavers.
- Connecting people to the right roles and training programmes through structured pathways.
- Encouraging applications from individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds.
Next steps
Interested in apprenticeships or early careers pathways with Laing O’Rourke then explore current opportunities and receive tailored support in applying and progressing through recruitment.
For more information or support, please contact the Early Talent team by email earlytalent@laingorourke.com
Follow us:
- Website – https://www.laingorourke.com/
- Early Careers – https://careers.laingorourke.com/early-careers
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/laingorourke/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laingorourke/ @laingorourke
