Laing O'Rourke

About the Company

Laing O’Rourke is an international engineering enterprise, with operations in Europe, Australia and the Middle East.

Our purpose is to push the boundaries of what's possible in service of humanity. Together, with our values of care, integrity and courage, this is what makes us unique.

We have a strong culture which stems from our family ownership and a passion to deliver projects that improve the lives of the communities they serve.

Across our global business, we continue to build a reputation of adapting our business model to help our clients achieve their desired outcomes with certainty.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Laing O'Rourke

Job Title

Business Analysis

Job Description

**Job Title:** Business Analyst (Business Change) **Role Summary:** Drive business transformation by translating complex stakeholder needs into actionable solutions, guiding projects from discovery to delivery, and ensuring sustainable value realization. **Expectations:** - Lead end‑to‑end analysis for multiple transformation initiatives. - Facilitate workshops and communicate insights to diverse audiences. - Deliver high‑quality documentation, test strategies, and adoption plans. **Key Responsibilities:** - Uncover and articulate business requirements. - Identify and recommend process optimization opportunities. - Produce detailed use cases, process flows, and requirement specifications. - Act as liaison between business, technical teams, and project managers. - Define and execute test plans to verify business value. - Support change management and user adoption activities. - Monitor industry trends to inform continuous improvement. **Required Skills:** - Proven business analysis experience in large, complex projects. - Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies. - Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills. - Analytical mindset with ability to deliver clear, actionable outputs. - Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field. - Professional certifications (ISEB/BCS BA Diploma, IIBA CBAP) preferred.

Dartford, United kingdom

On site

28-09-2025

Company Name

Laing O'Rourke

Job Title

2026 Planning Summer Placement

Job Description

**Job Title**: Planning Trainee Summer Placement **Role Summary**: Undergraduate construction-related degree students gain hands-on project planning and scheduling experience through a 6-12 week placement, with potential progression to a Graduate Development Programme. Focus on site coordination, progress tracking, and team collaboration. **Expectations**: Candidate must be an undergraduate student pursuing a construction-related degree, eligible to work in the UK, and on track for a 2:2 or higher. Willingness to relocate to project sites as required. **Key Responsibilities**: - Assist in developing project-specific planning control systems. - Create detailed schedules identifying key constraints and progress markers. - Support integration and maintenance of material management procedures. - Track, document, and report site progress and issues. - Update charts/drawings to reflect progress. - Collaborate with site teams and internal departments to resolve issues. - Prepare realistic scheme programmes under supervision, aiming for independent production. - Monitor production output, collate ‘as built’ data, and identify trends for resolution. **Required Skills**: - Planning and scheduling software proficiency. - Analytical problem-solving for trend identification. - Communication skills for team coordination. - Detail orientation for data recording/reporting. **Required Education & Certifications**: - Currently completing an accredited undergraduate degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Building Services (other degrees considered). - No certifications required.

England, United kingdom

On site

22-10-2025

Company Name

Laing O'Rourke

Job Title

2026 Social Value Summer Placement

Job Description

England, United kingdom

On site

22-10-2025

Company Name

Laing O'Rourke

Job Title

2026 Environmental Summer Placement

Job Description

Job title: 2026 Environmental Summer Placement Role Summary: Undergraduate students in environmental management, sustainability, or related fields will participate in a 6‑12 week project‑based placement within the construction sector, gaining hands‑on site experience, structured training, and cross‑functional teamwork. Expectations: Trainees are expected to attend all core learning sessions, engage proactively with project teams, deliver work to high standards, and apply sustainable practices. Successful completion offers automatic consideration for the organisation’s Graduate Development Programme. Key Responsibilities: - Assist project delivery teams with environmental monitoring, data collection, and reporting. - Support the implementation of sustainability and environmental best practices on site. - Coordinate with site, planning, and design teams to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. - Participate in site visits and prepare environmental impact documentation. - Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for environmental procedures. - Attend structured training, group activities, and mentoring sessions. Required Skills: - Strong interest and foundational knowledge in environmental management and sustainability. - Effective communication and teamwork abilities. - Enthusiasm for learning and adapting to new environments. - Critical thinking, problem‑solving, and analytical skills. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. - Time management and organisational proficiency. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic environmental data tools. Required Education & Certifications: - Current undergraduate student in Environmental Management, Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, or a comparable accredited degree (mid‑year or final year). - Target academic achievement of a 2:2 classification or better. - Eligible to work in the UK without restrictions (valid work permit if applicable).

England, United kingdom

On site

22-10-2025