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2025 Professional Apprenticeship - Digital Engineering Trainee
We're looking for bright and motivated school leavers who will bring energy, new ideas and a fresh perspective to help us become the recognised leader and transform the construction and engineering industry.
Through our unique approach we are setting higher standards for our industry, we are redefining the future of construction.
If you're curious about: Design, Building Information Modelling (BIM), immersive technology, automation, modelling, digital twins and similar, then this role will be of interest to you.
Role Overview
At Laing O'Rourke, our Digital team helps bring greater confidence to project costs, quality, programmes, and safety by building and coordinating designs in a virtual environment before they're built. By focusing on smart, innovative solutions that provide long-term value, we ensure our clients get the most out of a digital approach.
As a Trainee Digital Engineer, you'll play an important role in supporting our Digital team, helping to meet business goals and client needs. You'll work closely with different teams and gain hands-on experience with a variety of digital tools and methods. Thanks to our flexible approach to projects, you'll have the chance to learn and develop through a range of activities, such as:
1. Creating 3D models
2. Checking designs to ensure no issues when building
3. Estimating quantities and costs using digital tools
4. Creating animations to visualize how projects will be built
5. Working with data to create easy-to-read reports and dashboards
6. Exploring the use of virtual and augmented reality
7. Automating repetitive tasks to save time
8. Creating clear and engaging step-by-step guides for construction
This role is a fantastic opportunity to learn new skills, work on exciting projects, and be part of a team shaping the future of construction.
Location
London and Manchester
Apprenticeship Level and Standard
Construction design and build technician Level 4 and then move on to Design and construction management (degree)
Apprenticeship Provider
Laing O'Rourke collaborates with trusted and approved training providers (Universities) for our apprenticeship delivery. Successful candidates will be required to make an application to our preferred provider for the apprenticeship route you have chosen.
Entry Grades
5 GCSEs - preferably grades 7-4 in Math's and English
3 A-levels including Math's or science, or BTEC or Equivalent
Entry Requirements
We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:
1. You must be eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit
2. Entry grades will be listed within each job description, and they will differ from role to role
3. To qualify for this programme, you will need to have a minimum of three A-Levels/or equivalent
The Laing O'Rourke Professional Apprenticeship Programme - what can you expect?
Our professional apprenticeship programme has been developed to ensure you are supported throughout every step of your journey, combining work-based experience with off-the-job training. You will be stretched, challenged, and supported by a business that views your professional development and formal qualification as a priority.
Our programme will provide a fully funded day or block release Level 4 (HNC) and/or Level 6 (degree) apprenticeship in your chosen vocation, while working as a full-time Laing O'Rourke employee. It will also include a series of bespoke development modules, and technical training opportunities, strategically placed to support you at key stages of your apprenticeship journey. During the programme you will work across a range of projects, which will offer the breadth and variety to support your occupational competency and will contribute towards the achievement of your apprenticeship and professional accreditation.
Company
We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.
Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.
“As an engineering enterprise, Laing O'Rourke is committed to playing a vital role in building a stronger and more sustainable economy that benefits society in general.”
– Ray O’Rourke KBE, Chief Executive Officer
Diversity & Inclusion:
Laing O'Rourke is committed to inclusion; an employer that maintains the highest standard of employment practice and one which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work.
Laing O'Rourke believes that when we go to work, we should feel we are going to a place where we are accepted, understood and valued and that we should make others we work with feel this way too.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION SUBCOMMITTEES
Laing O'Rourke have ten Diversity & Inclusion Subcommittees. The purpose of the diversity and inclusion sub-committees is to offer a safe and supportive environment to listen and share personal experiences and insights, as well as play a sympathetic role for each other.
The sub-committees help to drive education, events and initiatives across the organisation as well as help colleagues to understand their purpose.
Support for Disabled Employees:
1. LOR recruitment, HR Teams, Leadership and management have undertaken disability awareness training and are eager to provide an inclusive and accessibility experience to job applicants and new colleagues.
2. LOR Dis-ABILITY Subcommittee is an Employee Network Group of colleagues passionate about disability inclusion. Its aims are to raise awareness and remove barriers around disability, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions to support creating an inclusive and diverse workplace for everyone.
3. LOR are using the requirements of the government scheme to create an inclusive environment for disabled job applicants and existing colleagues.
4. LOR are members of the Business Disability Forum, giving access to a wide range of resources and information. Our line managers have access to their best practice guides and confidential support line.
5. LOR are partnering with Even Break to have access to exemplary advice around disability inclusion.
Sustainability:
In April 2021 Laing O’Rourke announced new global sustainability targets. These include:
1. To be a net zero company by 2050
2. By 2033 to achieve equal gender balance across currently 5,500 international staff
Rewards and Benefits:
1. Private Medical Insurance
2. Pension – basic and enhanced schemes
3. Health and Wellbeing
4. Virtual GP
5. Health Assessment (Age 50+)
6. Phased return to work (80% of working week for 100% pay)
7. Employee Assistance Programme
8. 5 days leave extra can be purchased
9. Employee Discounts
10. Allowances – car or transport allowance, depending on role/grade
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