2027 Structural Engineering (CEMC) Industry placement

Laing O'Rourke group; Worksop; Ibrido; GBP 20.000 - 26.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Laing O'Rourke invites ambitious students to join its Industry Placement Programme as a Structural Engineer summer placement. You will work on live precast projects within the Explore Manufacturing Design Centre, gaining hands-on experience in design, analysis and collaboration across disciplines.

This 12-month placement offers exposure to manufacture, lifting, installation and value engineering while supporting professional accreditation and career development in construction and engineering.

Competenze

• Experience in designing and checking structural solutions for precast products.
• Ability to provide value engineering balancing safety, cost and sustainability.
• Support tender and pre-construction teams with structural input.
• Innovate in materials and design to reduce carbon and waste.
• Collaborate across disciplines to meet client needs and maximise efficiency.
• Pursue professional accreditation (ICE/IStructE) toward Chartership.

Mansioni

• Design and check structural solutions for precast products from manufacture to installation.
• Provide value engineering balancing safety, cost and sustainability.
• Support tender/pre-construction with structural input.
• Innovate in materials/design to reduce carbon and waste.
• Collaborate across disciplines to meet client needs and efficiency.
• Pursue ICE/IStructE membership toward Chartership.

Conoscenze

Structural design

Value engineering

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Tender input

Carbon reduction

Formazione

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

At Laing O'Rourke, we deliver complex engineering and construction projects that shape the built environment. We're looking for ambitious and motivated students who are eager to learn, take on responsibility and gain hands-on industry experience. Through our Industry Placement Programme, you'll develop professional and technical expertise, contribute to real projects and build the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for a successful career in construction and engineering.

About the programme

Laing O'Rourke's Industry placements provide an excellent opportunity to gain practical, real-world experience within our project-based environment across a 12 month period. You'll work on live projects, build your professional network and develop industry-relevant skills while applying your academic learning in a workplace setting. Successful placement students may be considered for future opportunities across our Early Talent programmes, helping to build a strong foundation for a long-term career with Laing O'Rourke.
What Professional Accreditation can be achieved through this role:

Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering

Key Responsibilities – What you'll do:

Our Explore Manufacturing facility is Europe's most advanced precast concrete centre, where cutting-edge engineering meets sustainable innovation. This is your chance to join a team that is driving change across the UK construction industry.

We are looking for a Structural Engineer summer placement to join our growing Precast Technical Solutions (PTS) team – part of the Explore Manufacturing Design Centre.

• Designing and checking structural solutions for precast products – from manufacture and lifting to installation.,
• Providing value engineering to balance safety, cost, and sustainability.,
• Supporting tender and pre-construction teams with structural input.,
• Innovating in materials and design to reduce carbon and waste.,
• Working across disciplines to develop products that meet client needs while maximising efficiency.,
• Become a graduate member of the ICE or IStructE and work towards Chartership.

Teams and Departments this role will interact with most:

Reinforcement Detailing Teams

Technical Leaders

Manufacturing / Production Teams

Project & Construction Teams

Tender / Pre-construction Teams

Other engineering and design disciplines

The following Degree Subjects are suitable for this role:

Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering

Additional Information

Location: Worksop

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.

Application Process

Please note: Due to the anticipated level of interest, we may close applications before the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. We encourage you to apply early to ensure your application is considered.