2026 Graduate Structural Engineer

Overview

Design and support of temporary works, preparing calculations, drawings and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• structural design
• calculations
• drawings
• qa compliance
• safety design
• temporary works

Tasks

-Preparing engineered solutions using all mainstream structural materials (i.e. steelwork, reinforced concrete, timber, etc.) to the Eurocodes and relevant industry guidance. -Preparation of calculations, reports, drawings, and specifications for a diverse range of temporary works schemes. -Ensure company QA procedures are followed. -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. -Work closely with the Design Engineers to provide engineered solutions, ensuring safety in design and good practice.

Requirements

• autocad
• revit
• eurocodes
• bs5975
• ice
• geotechnical

What You Bring

-Knowledge in geotechnical design. -Studying a degree course with a clear route to professional accreditation -Understand the CDM Regulations and designers' responsibilities. -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. -Your degree classification should be 2:2 or higher -Knowledge in the use of design and analysis programs (TEDDS, Scia Engineer, STRAP, AutoCAD and Revit) is beneficial to the role. -Become a graduate member of the ICE or IStructE and work towards Chartership. -Knowledge with a range of proprietary falsework, formwork and shoring equipment. -Strong numeracy and literacy skills -Knowledge of BS5975:2019. -Highly computer literate (MS Office including MS Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint, PDF Editors). -Knowledge of working with Eurocodes and British Standards and other industry guidance. -Studying or have obtained a Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering degree

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Benefits

-Assessment Centre Our in-person assessment centres, held at a LOR office, provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate your skills through a combination of individual tasks, short interviews, and group activities. This is also a chance to experience our culture first-hand.

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

-submit cv for review -complete online assessments -record video interview responses -attend in‑person assessment centre -receive outcome within two weeks

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship is offered for this role.