2025 Professional Apprenticeship - Digital Engineering Trainee (5532)

Laing O'Rourke; Dartford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits bright and motivated school leavers to join a forward-thinking company as Trainee Digital Engineers. This role is part of a transformative digital program aimed at redefining the construction industry. You will gain hands-on experience with innovative digital tools, working closely with various teams to create 3D models, estimate costs, and explore immersive technologies. The apprenticeship offers a blend of work-based experience and off-the-job training, ensuring you develop essential skills while contributing to impactful projects. Join a team that values your professional growth and be part of shaping the future of construction.

Benefits

Fully funded apprenticeship

Work-based experience

Off-the-job training

Supportive professional development

Bespoke development modules

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a minimum of three A-Levels or equivalent.
• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English are required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Digital team in creating 3D models and checking designs.
• Estimate costs and create animations for project visualization.

Skills

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

3D Modelling

Digital Tools

Data Analysis

Virtual Reality

Augmented Reality

Automation

Education

5 GCSEs (preferably grades 7-4 in Maths and English)

3 A-levels including Maths or Science, or BTEC or Equivalent

Tools

Digital Modelling Software

Data Visualization Tools

Job description

Professional Apprenticeship – Trainee Digital Engineer

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 and redefining the future of construction.

To make this even more exciting, we're embarking on a Digital Transformation programme which will encompass all areas of the business and our projects lifecycle. This creates an exciting and varied career opportunity.

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:

• Creating 3D models
• Checking designs to ensure no issues when building
• Estimating quantities and costs using digital tools
• Creating animations to visualize how projects will be built
• Working with data to create easy-to-read reports and dashboards
• Exploring the use of virtual and augmented reality
• Automating repetitive tasks to save time
• 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 Maths and English

3 A-levels including Maths or science, or BTEC or Equivalent

Entry Requirements

We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:

• You must be eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit
• Entry grades will be listed within each job description, and they will differ from role to role
• 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.

The Professional Apprenticeship Programme will commence in September 2025.