2026 Graduate (Scotland) Planner

Laing O'Rourke; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Graduate Assistant Planner to join their team in Glasgow. This role requires dedicated graduates who are willing to learn and grow in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include assisting project planners, developing scheduling systems, and communicating with site teams. Candidates should have relevant degrees in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or similar and possess strong numeracy and literacy skills. The position offers potential for professional development and diverse project experiences across the UK.

Qualifications

• Completed or studying for a degree in relevant fields.
• Degree classification should be 2:2 or higher.
• Ability to work away from home.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project-specific planning control systems.
• Help produce detailed schedules to identify constraints.
• Learn to communicate progress and issues effectively.

Skills

Strong numeracy skills

Strong literacy skills

Ability to work flexibly

Education

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Building Services

Job description

Job Title: Graduate Assistant Planner

This role does not provide sponsorship.

We’re looking for bright and committed graduates who will bring energy, new ideas and a fresh perspective to help us become the recognised leader and transform the construction and engineering industry.

Role Overview

As a graduate assistant planner, you will work with a project planner to provide planning support. This role will have a high degree of learning as you hone your planning and interpersonal skills.

Key Deliverables and Accountabilities

• Assist in the development of a project-specific planning control system
• Assist in producing detailed schedules itemising key constraints
• Assist in integrating and supporting the material management procedures
• Assist in producing reporting
• Learn planning
• Record site progress and issues
• Mark up charts, drawings as necessary to communicate the progress position
• Communicate progress and issues to the site team
• Learn how to produce scheme programmes
• Communicate with internal departments to give and receive information
• Produce detailed realistic scheme programmes with assistance from project planner and site team with aim of producing unaided
• Liaise with site team to check on progress and issues
• Monitor production and collate as-built information
• Collate production output m/wk (per machine per week) or m/man (per man per week) per technique
• Highlight issues for trending and resolution

Location

As a project-led business, the location of our work can vary depending on project needs. This role may require you to be prepared to work away from home at project sites across the UK.

Degree Subjects

Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering and Building Services. Other degrees will be considered for this role.

Professional Accreditation

Depending on your degree subject: CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CMI, etc.

The Laing O'Rourke Graduate Development Programme – What can you expect?

Our graduate programme is designed to embrace and develop your capabilities. Most importantly, you will be encouraged to continue learning throughout your career. You will be stretched, challenged and supported by a business that views your personal development and the achievement of professional accreditation as a priority. Our programme will give you the practical experience, technical learning and professional development while being part of the some of the most exciting construction and infrastructure projects in the UK.

Our Application Process

• CV Submission – Submit your CV for review. We will assess your application against the entry criteria for the role you are applying for.
• Online Assessment – You will complete a series of assessments designed to understand how you approach workplace situations, your preferred ways of working, as well as exercises to evaluate your critical thinking and numerical reasoning skills.
• Video Interview – At this stage, you will be invited to record responses to two questions set by our hiring team. You will have sufficient time to prepare and ensure you present yourself confidently.
• Assessment Centre – Our in-person assessment centres, held at a LOR office, provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate your skills through a combination of individual tasks, short interviews, and group activities. This is also a chance to experience our culture first‑hand.
• Outcome – We aim to provide feedback and communicate the outcome of your assessment centre within two weeks.

Application Deadline

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we may close a role once enough candidates have applied. We encourage all applicants to apply as early as possible so you don't miss the opportunity to be considered.

Entry Requirements

• Have completed or studying for a Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, and Building Services degree. Other degrees will be considered for this role.
• Your degree classification should be 2:2 or higher.
• A degree course with a clear route to professional accreditation.
• Flexibility as you may be required to work away.
• Eligible to work in the UK. We do not offer visa sponsorship.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.

Accessibility and Support

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all candidates. If you require any adjustments or support with your application, or at any stage of the process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Graduate Development Programme will commence in September 2026

The Graduate Development Programme will commence in September 2026.