2027 Building Services Graduate

Laing O'Rourke; Dartford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke in the United Kingdom is recruiting graduates for its Early Talent Graduate Development Programme. The role combines practical project experience with academic study, developing knowledge across building services engineering, BIM, sustainability, and health and safety.

You will support delivery of MEP systems on major construction projects, participate in design reviews, BIM, and project planning, and work with engineers, managers and clients to drive project delivery.

Qualifications

• Graduate seeking participation in Laing O’Rourke’s Early Talent programmes.
• Willingness to gain practical experience and professional accreditation.
• Interest in building services engineering and construction technology.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and delivery of mechanical, electrical, and public health engineering systems on construction projects.
• Assist with reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, models, and technical documentation.
• Develop and utilise digital engineering tools and Building Information Modelling (BIM) technologies.
• Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and project planning activities.
• Support quality assurance, inspection, testing, and commissioning activities to ensure systems meet required standards.
• Assist with health, safety, environmental, and sustainability initiatives, ensuring compliance with company and industry requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, project managers, specialist contractors, and clients to support project delivery.
• Maintain accurate project records, reports, and technical documentation.
• Complete academic coursework, workplace training, and professional development activities as part of the apprenticeship programme.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, professional conduct, and personal development.

Skills

Practical project experience

Ambition for impact

Education

Building Services Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Architectural Engineering

Architectural Environment Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering

Renewable Energy Engineering

Job description

At Laing O'Rourke, we deliver complex engineering and construction projects that shape the built environment. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our Early Talent programmes and help drive innovation across our business. We're seeking ambitious graduates who are ready to make an impact. If you're passionate, curious and eager to challenge the status quo, you'll help us drive innovation, transform our industry and shape the future of construction and engineering.

About the programme

Through Laing O'Rourke's Graduate Development Programme, we help graduates gain practical experience, achieve professional accreditation and build the skills needed to become future leaders in the construction and engineering industry. Our Early Talent 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.

What Professional Accreditation can be achieved through this role:

CIBSE, IMechE, IET

Role Overview and the Purpose of the role:

Support the delivery of MEP systems on major construction projects. Assist with design reviews, BIM and digital engineering, project coordination, quality assurance, commissioning, and health and safety activities. The role combines practical project experience with academic study, developing technical knowledge across building services engineering, construction technology, sustainability, quality, and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities – What you’ll do:

Support the delivery of MEP systems on major construction projects. Assist with design reviews, BIM and digital engineering, project coordination, quality assurance, commissioning, and health and safety activities. The role combines practical project experience with academic study, developing technical knowledge across building services engineering, construction technology, sustainability, quality, and project delivery.

• Support the coordination and delivery of mechanical, electrical, and public health engineering systems on construction projects.
• Assist with reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, models, and technical documentation.
• Develop and utilise digital engineering tools and Building Information Modelling (BIM) technologies.
• Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and project planning activities.
• Support quality assurance, inspection, testing, and commissioning activities to ensure systems meet required standards.
• Assist with health, safety, environmental, and sustainability initiatives, ensuring compliance with company and industry requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, project managers, specialist contractors, and clients to support project delivery.
• Maintain accurate project records, reports, and technical documentation.
• Complete academic coursework, workplace training, and professional development activities as part of the apprenticeship programme.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, professional conduct, and personal development.

Teams and Departments this role will interact with most:

Project delivery, digital engineering, design management, procurement, estimating, commercial, construction management, quality, health and safety

The following Degree Subjects are suitable for this role:

Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architectural Environment Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering

Additional Information

Location:

National, Where current and prospective projects are located

We are recruiting for locations that we anticipate having Early Talent roles for at the time of our next programme commencement. Please note that due to the nature of the business, there could be changes to locations noted.

Our projects are based across the UK (National) so you'll need to be prepared to be flexible about where you work. Depending on project requirements, this may involve travelling, staying away from home during the week, or relocating closer to a project site. In return, you'll gain valuable experience working on a variety of projects, helping you develop your skills and broaden your career opportunities.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.