Key Takeaways
- Gain hands-on industry experience on live projects for 12 months.
- Design and check structural solutions for precast products, focusing on value engineering, sustainability, and innovation.
- Suitable for Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering degree students.
- Placement based in Worksop, with potential for UK-wide travel and flexibility required.
- Applications may close early; apply soon to avoid disappointment.
About the Role
Laing O'Rourke's Industry placements provide an excellent opportunity to gain practical, real-world experience within our project-based environment across a 12 month period. You'll work on live projects, build your professional network and develop industry-relevant skills while applying your academic learning in a workplace setting. Successful placement students may be considered for future opportunities across our Early Talent programmes, helping to build a strong foundation for a long-term career with Laing O'Rourke.
Professional Accreditation
- Civil Engineering
- Structural Engineering
Key Responsibilities
Our Explore Manufacturing facility is Europe's most advanced precast concrete centre, where cutting-edge engineering meets sustainable innovation. This is your chance to join a team that is driving change across the UK construction industry.
We are looking for a Structural Engineer summer placement to join our growing Precast Technical Solutions (PTS) team – part of the Explore Manufacturing Design Centre.
- Designing and checking structural solutions for precast products – from manufacture and lifting to installation.
- Providing value engineering to balance safety, cost, and sustainability.
- Supporting tender and pre-construction teams with structural input.
- Innovating in materials and design to reduce carbon and waste.
- Working across disciplines to develop products that meet client needs while maximising efficiency.
- Become a graduate member of the ICE or IStructE and work towards Chartership.
Teams and Departments this role will interact with most:
- Reinforcement Detailing Teams
- Technical Leaders
- Manufacturing / Production Teams
- Project & Construction Teams
- Tender / Pre-construction Teams
- Other engineering and design disciplines
Suitable Degree Subjects
- Civil Engineering
- Structural Engineering
Location
Worksop
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.
Application Process
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.