Key Takeaways
- Develop into a technical and programme leader in advanced construction manufacturing.
- Gain hands-on experience in product, process, digital, automation, facilities, and delivery.
- Work across office, factory, test, and site environments on real projects.
- Suitable for graduates with degrees in Digital Engineering, Materials Sciences, Robotics and Automation, or Systems Engineering.
- Based in Nottingham, with potential for UK-wide travel and relocation.
About the Role
Laing O'Rourke's Graduate Development Programme helps graduates gain practical experience, achieve professional accreditation, and build the skills needed to become future leaders in the construction and engineering industry. This 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
- CIET
Role Overview
This role aims to develop future technical and programme leaders in advanced construction manufacturing through hands-on exposure to product, process, digital, automation, facilities, and delivery. Graduates will work across office, factory, test, and site environments, supporting real projects while building technical depth, systems thinking, delivery capability, and leadership potential for future senior roles.
Key Responsibilities
- Support engineers in:
- Process development
- Digital tools
- Automation trials
- Facility planning
- Analyse:
- Production data
- System performance
- Bottlenecks and constraints
- Help manage:
- Suppliers
- Test programmes
- Pilot builds
Interactions
This role will interact with all offsite manufacturing and onsite tooling teams.
Suitable Degree Subjects
- Digital Engineering
- Materials Sciences
- Robotics and Automation
- Systems Engineering
Location
- Nottingham
Please note: Roles are recruited for locations anticipated to have Early Talent roles at the time of programme commencement. Due to business nature, locations may change. Projects are UK-wide, requiring flexibility for travel, staying away during the week, or relocating closer to project sites. This offers valuable experience on diverse projects to develop skills and broaden career opportunities.