Key Takeaways
- Support sustainability reporting and data assurance within a major construction and engineering business.
- Gain practical experience and develop skills for a career in the construction and engineering industry.
- Suitable for graduates with degrees in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Geography, Business Management, or Data Analytics.
- Roles are based nationally across the UK, requiring flexibility.
- Applications may close early due to high interest; apply soon.
About the Role
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 offers opportunities to expand your networks, achieve professional and personal development, gain exposure to various projects and disciplines, and develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours for a successful career.
Role Overview
Join Laing O'Rourke's Sustainability Function as a graduate. This role will involve supporting corporate reporting, data assurance, and the delivery of the company's Sustainability Strategy. You will analyse sustainability data, contribute to reporting on carbon, climate, nature, resource efficiency, and waste, and gain practical experience within a complex construction business. The ideal candidate will be curious, organised, data-confident, and eager to learn.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the collection, checking, and consolidation of sustainability data for reliable corporate reporting, disclosure, and evidence-based decision-making.
- Assist with the deployment and improvement of digital sustainability tools, including SustainX, Thrive, dashboards, data validation processes, and future reporting requirements.
- Help maintain clear audit trails, evidence packs, trackers, and process documentation to ensure sustainability data is consistent, complete, and suitable for internal and external reporting.
- Support efforts to quantify the operational and financial impact of climate-change and nature-related risks by collecting project-level information on delays, stand-downs, downtime, and remediation impacts.
- Assist with resource efficiency and operational waste reporting, including baseline data, waste definitions, cost and carbon calculations, reuse tracking, and progress against reduction targets.
- Collaborate with Sustainability, Procurement, Data, IT, Finance, PMO, environmental advisors, and project teams to enhance data quality, identify gaps or risks, and support continuous improvement in reporting processes.
Suitable Degree Subjects
- Sustainability & Sustainable Development
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Business Management
- Data Analytics
Additional Information
- Location: National. Roles are anticipated across the UK. Flexibility regarding work location is required, as projects are based nationwide. This may involve travel, staying away from home during the week, or relocating closer to project sites.
- Application Process: Due to anticipated interest, applications may close before the advertised date. Applying early is encouraged.