Digital Engineering Graduate

Laing O'Rourke's Graduate Development Programme is designed to help graduates gain practical experience, achieve professional accreditation, and develop the skills needed to become future leaders in the construction and engineering industry. The 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.

Professional Accreditation

Through this role, you can achieve accreditation from:

• CIOB
• IET
• ICE

Role Overview

An Assistant Digital Engineer supports the implementation of Digital Engineering and Information Management on construction projects. This involves developing 3D digital models, managing project information, applying industry standards, and collaborating with project teams to improve the planning, design, delivery, and operation of built assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining 3D models and digital engineering outputs.
• Support the production of project information and assist with model coordination and clash detection activities.
• Maintain project data, asset information, and digital records.
• Support the implementation of Digital Engineering standards and ISO 19650 processes.
• Upload, manage, and distribute information through Common Data Environments (CDEs).
• Assist with project reporting, dashboards, and progress tracking.
• Support digital rehearsals, visualisations, and construction planning activities.
• Contribute to quality assurance checks on models and information.
• Assist project teams and supply chain partners with digital workflows and tools.
• Support the capture and sharing of lessons learned and best practices.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Digital Engineering processes and capabilities.

Interactions

This role will interact with the following teams:

• Delivery
• Engineering
• Planning
• Design Management
• Technical
• Commercial
• Procurement

Suitable Degree Subjects

• Civil Engineering
• Architectural Engineering
• Construction Management

Location

• National

We are recruiting for locations anticipated to have Early Talent roles at the time of our next programme commencement. Please note that due to the nature of the business, there could be changes to locations. Projects are based across the UK, so you'll need to be prepared to be flexible about where you work. 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.