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2026 Whole Life Carbon Summer Placement

Laing O'Rourke
Sustainable Construction & Energy Efficiency
Sustainable Construction & Energy Efficiency
Negotiable
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Description

Location
Opportunities available in Worksop (CEMC) or Dartford

Hours
Full Time - 6 to 12 weeks during summer

Salary
Competitive paid placement

About the Role
Our Summer Placement programme is designed for the brightest and most ambitious undergraduates studying construction-related degrees. This 6 to 12 week paid placement offers hands-on experience working on world-class construction projects, complemented by structured training, group activities, and ongoing guidance to support your university education. You will support the Whole Life Carbon team by deploying carbon measurement and reduction roadmaps across all project types and stages. Key responsibilities include learning and operating carbon measurement software such as OneClick and eTool, preparing and reviewing carbon information, assisting with data collection and analysis, and contributing to knowledge transfer through best practice case studies and training materials. The programme is flexible to fit your summer plans, with a core six-week schedule including six learning sessions designed to maximize your experience. Successful completion may lead to automatic progression onto our Graduate Development Programme, bypassing the usual application and assessment process.

Requirements

Experience
No prior experience required; enthusiasm for sustainability and the built environment is essential.

About you
- Currently studying an accredited construction-related degree such as Architecture or Engineering
- Passionate about achieving career ambitions in the built environment
- Able to travel and possibly relocate for rotational placements
- Eligible to work in the UK without restrictions
- Motivated, proactive, and eager to learn

Qualifications
On target to achieve at least a 2:2 degree classification

Expiry date: 27/12/2025
2026 Whole Life Carbon Summer Placement
Company:
Laing O'Rourke
Salary:
Negotiable
Job Type:
Job
Location:
Central London