2027 Building Services Summer Placement

Cooper & Hall Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is looking for graduates to join its Summer Placement Programme across the UK. You will work on live projects, collaborate with experienced professionals and develop industry-relevant skills while applying your academic learning in a workplace setting.

For many students, a summer placement is the first step towards a future graduate opportunity with Laing O'Rourke. You'll gain practical experience in building services engineering, sustainability and project delivery, with exposure

Qualifications

• Graduate in building services, mechanical, electrical or related engineering field.
• Interest in BIM, digital engineering, and sustainability.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and work on live projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of MEP systems on major construction projects.
• Assist with design reviews, BIM, and digital engineering.
• Participate in project planning, quality assurance, and commissioning activities.
• Maintain project records and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Complete academic coursework and professional development activities.

Skills

BIM

Design reviews

MEP coordination

Project coordination

Quality assurance

Health & safety

Digital engineering

Collaboration

Education

Building Services Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Architectural Engineering

Renewable Energy Engineering

Tools

BIM software

Engineering drawings

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

Laing O'Rourke's Summer Placement Programme provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical, real-world experience within our project-based environment during your summer break. You'll work on live projects, collaborate with experienced professionals and develop industry-relevant skills while applying your academic learning in a workplace setting. For many students, a summer placement is the first step towards a future graduate opportunity with Laing O'Rourke, allowing you to demonstrate your potential and build valuable connections across the business.

What Professional Accreditation can be achieved through this role:

CIBSE, IMechE, IET

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.