Laing O'Rourke

Will an apprenticeship really accelerate your career? To conclude our #NationalApprenticeshipWeek celebrations we talk to Connor Watson MRICS, one of our past apprentices, to see what he thought. Connor started his #apprenticeship back in 2018 and is now qualified, working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in our Clients and Markets team, having gained a wealth of experience in the #rail and #residential sectors. From the invaluable experience he gained on our professional apprenticeship programme to the support from his mentor, Connor shares his story. #NAW2025 #SkillsForLife

Terence Hakurekwi is a trainee digital engineer currently supporting a number of our #UK projects. Fascinated by technology Terence was excited to begin a career in #construction and decided to apply for our professional #apprenticeship programme. Digital engineering allows him to be right at the heart of innovation and the journey to modernising our industry. To find out more about what Terence's apprenticeship entails and his highlights so far, click here: https://loom.ly/Y_LbEdQ #NAW2025

Alfie Janeway is a building services apprentice, working for one of our specialist businesses, Crown House Technologies. Alfie started the professional apprenticeship programme in 2024 and is currently based in Beckton, helping to deliver an upgrade to the largest sewage treatment works in Europe. We spoke to Alfie about what attracted him to the construction industry and his key achievements to date. He also shares some handy hints and tips for anyone considering applying. Find out more here : https://loom.ly/W1T3-qg

To celebrate #apprenticewednesday we visited some of our apprentices playing their part in delivering London's newest cultural destination, Olympia.  They talked about their experience so far, why they would recommend an #apprenticeship and gave their advice to anyone considering applying.  We really enjoyed hearing how much they are enjoying their roles, how their confidence has grown and how their chosen apprenticeship has helped them build #skillsforlife. If our apprentices have inspired you to kick start a career in construction then please visit our careers website at careers.laingorourke.com where we are actively recruiting for our professional apprenticeship programme and applications for our trade and technical roles will be opening soon. We completely agree with them - be brave, be yourself and just go for it! Thanks to William Hamblett, Rosie Humphries, Shante Sehajpal, Leah Duck, Daniel O’Sullivan and Mitchell Shepherd for taking part. #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #NAW2025 #Olympia OlympiaUK 

This #NAW2025 we are proud to announce that our first cohort of trainee assembly specialists have started their apprenticeship at the Modern Methods of Construction Training Centre at Barnsley College. In response to the construction skills shortage and recognising the need to modernise the industry we worked with IfATE (Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education), in collaboration with T3 Training & Development and Barnsley College to develop a new apprenticeship that creates a highly skilled, digitally capable workforce to help transform sector productivity. The level 2 apprenticeship in construction assembly will provide the technical and digital skills required to assemble construction and engineering solutions that have been manufactured offsite. The new role will help build careers within our organisation and attract new talent to consider a career in construction. We are looking forward to following their journey as they progress. Read more about our facility here: https://loom.ly/6-R0qvY #EmployerTuesday #ModernMethodsOfConstruction

Aidan Bowden-Smith joined our professional #apprenticeship programme in 2024 and is currently working as a trainee digital engineer. Aiden always wanted to work in the construction sector. He was particularly interested in the constant innovation and technological advancements, which is why he chose a career that will allow him to play a part in the future of the industry. Read more about his experience so far and his advice for anyone considering an apprenticeship: https://loom.ly/RfrN36M #NAW2025 #EmployerTuesday

Two years ago, after deciding she wanted a career change, Rachel Golding (Assoc CIPD) took a leap of faith and joined our professional apprenticeship programme after leaving her part time role in retail. Rachel recently qualified and currently works in our People team, based at our head office in Dartford. Read about her apprenticeship experience here: https://loom.ly/YgtrVN8 #SkillsForLife #NAW2025 #ExpectToBeSurprised

It's National Apprenticeship Week! #NAW2025 gives us an opportunity to highlight the value, benefit and opportunities of an apprenticeship. This week we'll be celebrating a number of our UK apprentices across our projects and offices, as well as talking to a couple of newly qualified apprentices, looking back at their experience and learning more about what they're doing now. Could an apprenticeship be the right opportunity for you? At Laing O'Rourke we have lots of diverse opportunities that you might not have considered, #ExpectToBeSurprised. This week, we are hosting a number of open evenings, why not come along and find out more. Register your place here: https://loom.ly/bravlQ0 #SkillsForLife

"This announcement is a significant step forward for the UK’s #nuclear industry. The clarity provided is precisely the sort of clear, unequivocal direction the industry needs. Having played a central role in delivering nuclear capacity at Hinkley Point C, we understand the complexities of these projects firsthand and these new measures, particularly around regulatory reform and streamlined planning, will be invaluable in ensuring future projects, like Sizewell C, can be delivered more efficiently and cost-effectively.    "This clear signal from government will unlock investment, create jobs nationwide for shared prosperity, including an ability to plan for long-term investment in apprenticeships, and ensure the UK can benefit from clean, locally supplied nuclear power for generations to come." - said our Group Chief Executive Officer, Cathal O'Rourke. Read his full quote in DESNZ's press release - link below.

Looking to kick-start your career in construction, but unsure which path is right for you? During National Apprenticeship Week (10-16 Feb) we are holding a number of open evenings at our offices and project sites throughout the UK. Come along and have a chat with our early talent team and department leads about the exciting opportunities we have available. Register here 👉 https://loom.ly/bravlQ0 #NAW25 #Apprentices #Apprenticeship