2025 Graduate - Social Value Assistant - Scotland

Job Title: Graduate Social Value Assistant - Monklands Project

We're looking for bright and committed graduates who will bring energy, new ideas, and a fresh perspective to help us become the recognised leader and transform the construction and engineering industry.

Role Overview

As part of the Sustainability function, you will be working closely alongside and shadowing a more experienced Social Value Advisor, supporting with social value delivery, data collection, reporting, and social value evaluation.

Whilst under supervision, the role will include working within project teams, engaging and communicating across functions to ensure that the Laing O'Rourke Social Value strategy is embedded across all our projects.

Key Deliverables and Accountabilities

1. Delivery of social value objectives, including work experience placements and education/community activities
2. Identify suitable partners to be able to deliver the above objectives
3. Report to line manager on the delivery of outputs you are responsible for, raising to manager any risks or issues in delivery
4. Support the development of a delivery plan for social value commitments on each project
5. Contribute to team meetings, offering solutions and sharing best practice
6. Collaborate with key external partners to ensure we meet all our social value objectives
7. Collaborate with other functions within Laing O'Rourke to deliver social value activities

Location
Monklands Project, Scotland

Preferred Degree Subjects
International Development, sustainability, social economic, community regeneration, Human and social geography, Politics

Professional Accreditation
Institute of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (ICRS) or similar

The Laing O'Rourke Graduate Development Programme - what can you expect?

Our graduate programme is designed to embrace and develop your capabilities. Most importantly, you will be encouraged to continue learning throughout your career. You will be stretched, challenged, and supported by a business that views your personal development and the achievement of professional accreditation as a priority.

Our programme will give you the practical experience, technical learning, and professional development while being part of some of the most exciting construction and infrastructure projects in the UK.

Entry requirements

1. Eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit if applicable
2. Full mobility as you may be required to relocate for your role
3. Strong numeracy and literacy skills
4. A degree course with a clear route to professional accreditation
5. Your degree classification should be 2:2 or higher

The Graduate Development Programme will commence in September 2025