Key Takeaways
- Gain practical experience and professional accreditation (ICRS or similar) on the Graduate Development Programme.
- Support social value delivery, data collection, reporting, and evaluation across UK-wide projects.
- Requires a degree in International Development, Sustainability, Social Economics, Community Regeneration, Human and Social Geography, or Politics.
- Flexible national locations with potential travel and overnight stays.
About the Role
Laing O'Rourke's Graduate Development Programme offers graduates practical experience, professional accreditation, and the skills needed to become future leaders in the construction and engineering industry. The Early Talent Programme will help you 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.
Professional Accreditation
- Institute of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (ICRS) or similar.
Role Overview
As part of the Sustainability function, you will work closely with and shadow a Social Value Advisor. Your responsibilities will include supporting social value delivery, data collection, reporting, and evaluation. You will work within project teams and engage across functions to embed the Laing O'Rourke Social Value strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of social value strategies and commitments across projects.
- Coordinate community, education, employment, skills, and volunteering activities.
- Work with internal teams and external partners to achieve social value objectives.
- Research local needs, stakeholders, and potential partnership opportunities.
- Identify suitable delivery partners and share relevant best practices.
- Collect, manage, and report social value data and supporting evidence.
- Produce communications, case studies, presentations, and guidance materials.
- Contribute ideas, solutions, and updates at team meetings.
- Research best practices and identify opportunities to improve processes and delivery.
Teams You'll Interact With
- Sustainability
- Early Talent
- Procurement
Suitable Degree Subjects
- International Development
- Sustainability
- Social Economics
- Community Regeneration
- Human and Social Geography
- Politics
Location
- National. Roles are available across the UK. Flexibility is required, as this may involve travelling, staying away from home during the week, or relocating closer to project sites.