2027 Sustainability - Whole Life Carbon Summer placement

Laing O'Rourke; Dartford; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke invites motivated students to join its Summer Placement Programme across the UK, delivering hands-on experience on live projects in construction and engineering. You will work with experienced professionals to build industry knowledge and gain practical skills during your summer break.

The Graduate Whole Life Carbon Assistant role sits within Sustainability, supporting carbon management, measuring and reporting emissions, and turning data into insights to help decarbonise

Qualifications

• Engineering (any discipline), Architecture, any STEM degree, Environmental & Sustainability, Geography

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of carbon management processes, plans and project requirements across design and delivery stages of construction projects
• Measure, validate and report project carbon emissions using approved tools, datasets and assumptions
• Use One Click LCA and internal systems to support carbon assessments, benchmarks and reduction options
• Review carbon information, including environmental product declarations (EPDs) and supplier data, to improve data quality and assurance
• Analyse project carbon data to identify trends, lessons learned and practical opportunities for reduction
• Support with the development of case studies, guidance and communications to share good practice and support work winning
• Support training, knowledge sharing and engagement with project teams, designers, suppliers and consultants

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 looking for motivated and curious students who are eager to learn, gain hands‑on experience and make a positive impact. Through our Summer Placement Programme, you'll develop practical skills, build industry knowledge and gain valuable insight into a career in 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:

Chartered Environmentalist with ISEP or Chartered Engineer with a relevant institution

Key Responsibilities – What you'll do:

The Graduate Whole Life Carbon Assistant will sit within the Sustainability Function, supporting the Carbon Solutions Team to implement carbon management processes, measure and validate project emissions, and turn data into insights that help project teams reduce whole life carbon and deliver decarbonised solutions during pre-construction and delivery.

• Support the implementation of carbon management processes, plans and project requirements across design and delivery stages of construction projects
• Measure, validate and report project carbon emissions using approved tools, datasets and assumptions
• Use One Click LCA and internal systems to support carbon assessments, benchmarks and reduction options
• Review carbon information, including environmental product declarations (EPDs) and supplier data, to improve data quality and assurance
• Analyse project carbon data to identify trends, lessons learned and practical opportunities for reduction
• Support with the development of case studies, guidance and communications to share good practice and support work winning
• Support training, knowledge sharing and engagement with project teams, designers, suppliers and consultants

Teams and Departments this role will interact with most:

Sustainability, Design Management, Procurement, Logistics, Package Management

The following Degree Subjects are suitable for this role:

Engineering (any discipline), Architecture, any STEM degree, Environmental & Sustainability, Geography

Additional Information

Location: National

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.