2026 Design Management Summer Placement

Laing O'Rourke

The Role

Overview

Assist Design Manager reviewing design info for compliance, safety, buildability.

Key Responsibilities

  • video interview

Tasks

-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.

Requirements

  • travel
  • 2:2
  • accredited degree
  • critical thinking
  • numerical reasoning
  • 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. -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.

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.

The Company

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

Infrastructure

Rail

Defence

Energy

Utilities

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

Transport

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Interview Process

-cv submission -online assessment -video interview -teams interview -outcome feedback within two weeks