When do applications open?

Applications for our Internship Programme open on Monday 27 May 2024. We recommend you sign up for job alerts to be the first to know when applications are posted.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for university students in their penultimate year of study who are interested in a career in the following streams:

Civil Engineering, Services Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical), Environmental Engineering, Commercial (Quantity Surveying), Construction Management, Health & Safety, Planning & Project Controls, Sustainability and Technology & Innovation.

We have bold aspirations to lead change in the way our industry goes to work - we encourage our interns to bring their fresh perspective and new ideas. If this sounds like you, scroll down to check out our openings below. 

What are the minimum requirements to apply?

To be considered for this programme, you must:

• At the time of application, hold Australian/ New Zealand citizenship or Permanent Residency
• WA is currently the only state that will consider applications from candidates on visas and this will be on a case by case basis 
• Be in your penultimate year (second last year) of a relevant degree.
  
  

What can I expect from the Internship?

We work across some of Australia’s biggest and most complex infrastructure projects in both metropolitan and regional areas. Our interns will work on one project or business unit for the duration of their 60-day paid placement. The Internship combines practical on-the-job experience with a tailored weekly development programme to equip you will the fundamental skills and experience needed to build the foundations of a fulfilling career. The weekly training sessions cover a broad range of skills, providing exposure across many different areas of the business. Our interns will be considered for a priority placement in the Graduate Development Programme upon completion of their university degree.  

What support is available during the programme?

We are here to support you every step of the way. You will have the support of your line manager and a buddy who you can talk to about your career aspirations and anything else at Laing O’Rourke. Additionally, there will also be opportunities to connect as a cohort and one-on-one coaching with our Learning & Development team.

• Applications open: 27 May 2024
• Applications close: 21 July 2024 
• Assessments and Interviews: 31 July - 28 August 2024
• Offers from: 5 September 2024
  
  

The programme will commence on Monday 18 November 2024 - Friday 21 February 2025.

The 2024 Interns will be given priority consideration to join the 2026 Graduate Programme.

Our primary intake commences in January each year. We also we assess business need and our current intern's study completion dates, to determine if we can accommodate a smaller mid year intake which commences in July.
Our two year, rotational Graduate Development Programme is designed to stretch and challenge, while focusing on developing the essential foundations for a successful career.

It is a requirement of our programme that you are adaptable, mobile and willing to work in various locations across Australia (including metropolitan, regional and remote areas).

Rotations may include:

• Engineering (Civil, Services or Environmental)

• Construction Management

• Commercial Management

• Design Management

• Digital Engineering

• Estimating

• Health & Safety

• Legal

• Planning

• Project Controls

• Procurement

• Work Winning

• Sustainability

• Environment