2026 Social Value Summer Placement

Overview

Assist in delivering and measuring social value strategies on construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• social value
• team collaboration
• procurement liaison
• supply chain
• trend monitoring
• best practice

Tasks

-Supporting the delivery of Social Value Strategies across the project, ensuring we meet all social value objectives -Contribute to team meetings offering innovative solutions and sharing best practice -Collaborative working with procurement to ensure the targets are communicated effectively through the supply chain, using a ‘legacy agreement' -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. -Keep up to date with current social value trends

Requirements

• travel
• 2:2 degree
• accredited degree
• toms
• critical thinking
• uk eligibility

What You Bring

-You will be required to travel and possibly relocate for your rotational placements. -You must be on target to achieve a 2:2 degree classification. -You must be currently studying an accredited degree in your specific field. -Have awareness of social value measurement tools such as the national TOMS -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. -You must be eligible to work in the UK without restrictions with a valid work permit, if applicable.

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Benefits

-Teams Interview Our placement interviews are held via Microsoft Teams which provide you an opportunity to meet the hiring team and for you to demonstrate your skills through a combination of questions.

About Laing O'Rourke

-Delivering complex, large-scale projects across a variety of sectors. -Combining traditional construction with modern, innovative engineering methods. -Serving clients worldwide in sectors such as infrastructure, buildings, transport, and utilities. -Recognized for high-profile projects like Crossrail in London and the London 2012 Olympics. -Utilizing digital construction technology for enhanced efficiencies and quality. -Exerting expertise across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. -Bridging the gap between engineering and design in notable projects. -Shaping the future of global infrastructure through a diverse portfolio.

Sector Specialisms

Interview Process

-cv submission for review -online assessment (critical thinking, numerical reasoning, work style) -video interview with recorded responses -microsoft teams interview with hiring team -outcome communicated with feedback within two weeks

Visa Sponsorship

-candidate must already have the right to work in the uk (valid work permit if applicable); no sponsorship offered