Laing O'Rourke

A Level 4 Quality Practitioner Apprentice role at Laing O’Rourke where you ensure construction projects meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards through audits, inspections, quality control, and continuous improvement processes.We're looking for bright and committed apprentices 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 OverviewThe broad purpose of the Quality Practitioner role is to deploy effective Quality Practices to ensure we fulfil the contractual and regulatory requirements of our customers and other stakeholders alongside our own business requirements. This includes four main elements: 1. Quality Planning (planning a delivery system for consistent outputs, such as implementing Quality Management Plans), 2. Quality Assurance (providing confidence to stakeholders that Quality standards are maintained, such as conducting audits), 3. Quality Control (verifying a product or service is meeting agreed specifications, such as carrying out inspections) and 4. Continuous Improvement (preventing recurrence of poor quality through analysis and addressing the root cause of poor quality, such as conducting investigations).In your daily work, you will interact with a variety of teams within the organisation (e.g. technical, procurement, manufacturing, and operational) and external organisations, such as customers, suppliers and certification bodies when required. The individual will be expected to be an advocate for implementing Quality Practice and Governance. A typical day will include internal meetings to review quality performance, such as gathering and analysing quality performance data, inspection or audit findings, carrying out audits or inspections, stakeholder visits, interacting with people from other functions to plan the quality delivery system for their area of responsibility. Individuals will also support and develop people within and outside the Quality Function.They work within the Quality function in Dartford under the guidance of the central Quality team.Quality Practitioners are part of the QA/QC Job Family and the parent Technical Function, which ensures technical excellence, assurance and performance across all projects and opportunities from pre-project, early engagement and work winning through to detailed delivery. The Technical function is part of our Engineering Enterprise and is aligned with our overall strategy to maximise DFMA, Digital Engineering, and Early Engagement.Quality Practitioners will receive the appropriate on and off the job training to allow you to become an experienced Laing O'Rourke Quality Practitioner. Key Deliverables and Accountabilities of a Quality Practitioner Apprentice  Support Quality Leaders to formulate Quality StrategyContribute to the management of customer satisfaction and supplier performance.Deploy Quality Policies and GovernanceGuide and support others to improve quality competency and performance.Plan and Conduct Audits and other assurance activities.Develop Quality Control Plans for products/services.Provide guidance on use of methods/tools to improve quality performance.Solving Quality problems, such as non-conformances, and overcoming challenges to the implementation of solutionsEffective application of quality risk management and mitigation to drive new products/services developmentHighly computer literate (MS Office including MS Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint, PDF Editors). Apprenticeship level and standard  Level 4, 14 months, Quality practitioner / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education Entry Requirements We are looking for graduates who meet the following criteria: 4 GCSEs at C/4+Minimum of 96 UCAS points, 3 A-levels at C grade or equivalent Have strong numeracy and literacy skills Be flexible as you may be required to work away     Be eligible to work in the UK.  We cannot offer visa sponsorship  Entry requirements We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:  You must be eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permitEntry grades will be listed within each job description and they will differ from role to roleTo qualify for this programme, you will need to have a minimum of three A-Levels/or equivalent

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A Trainee Planner (Professional Apprenticeship) at Laing O’Rourke where you support project planning, scheduling, and coordination of MEP works using tools like Primavera P6 and Asta Powerproject on live construction projects.We're looking for bright and motivated school leavers 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 a trainee planner, you will work with a project planner to provide planning support. This role will have a high degree of learning as you hone your planning and interpersonal skills.MEP Planning & CoordinationDevelop a foundational understanding of MEP systems, installation sequences, and construction techniques.Support the coordination of all MEP planning activities across the project. Assist in integrating MEP works into the master programme, ensuring alignment with overall project milestones. Work closely with the planning and site teams to identify interfaces between MEP and other trades and coordinate of offsite manufacture with onsite installation needs.Key Deliverables and AccountabilitiesPlanning & Scheduling SupportAssist in developing project-specific planning and control systemsSupport the preparation of detailed MEP schedules, identifying key constraints, dependencies, and critical pathsContribute to the development of scheme programmes, progressing towards producing these independentlyHelp integrate MEP activities with procurement and material management processesDigital & 4D PlanningLearn and use industry-standard planning software such as Asta Powerproject and/or Primavera P6Support the development of 4D planning models (linking programme to 3D models)Assist with digital modelling and visualisation of MEP installation sequencesMonitoring, Reporting & AnalysisRecord site progress, particularly for MEP installations and activitiesMark up drawings, programmes, and charts to clearly communicate progress and issuesAssist in producing regular planning reports and updatesMonitor productivity and collate as-built data for MEP worksSupport the tracking of production outputs (e.g. man-hours, installation rates by system/technique)Communication & CollaborationLiaise with site teams, subcontractors, and internal departments to gather and share informationCommunicate progress, risks, and issues relating to MEP worksWork collaboratively with engineering, design, and construction teams to ensure accurate planning inputsLearning & DevelopmentDevelop core planning skills within a live project environmentGain experience in construction sequencing, project controls, and MEP coordinationProgress towards independently producing detailed, realistic project programmesSkills & AttributesInterest in construction, engineering, and MEP systemsStrong organisational and problem-solving skillsGood communication and teamwork abilitiesWillingness to learn and develop technical and digital planning skillsBasic IT skills, with an interest in planning software and digital tools Apprenticeship Level: BSc (Hons) Construction and the Built Environment | Heriot-Watt University Entry requirements We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:  SQA Highers at ABBB or equivalent;  Scottish Baccalaureate Pass;  Baccalaureate 29 points.  Foundation Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering in conjunction with SQA Highers at AAB.  A combination of qualifications totalling 96 SCQF credits at level 6, or Minimum 126 UCAS points  The Laing O'Rourke Professional Apprenticeship Programme - what can you expect? Our professional apprenticeship programme has been developed to ensure you are supported throughout every step of your journey, combining work-based experience with off-the-job training. You will be stretched, challenged, and supported by a business that views your professional development and formal qualification as a priority.    Our programme will provide a fully funded day or block release degree apprenticeship in your chosen vocation, while working as a full time Laing O'Rourke employee. It will also include a series of bespoke development modules, and technical training opportunities, strategically placed to support you at key stages of your apprenticeship journey. During the programme you will work across a range of projects, which will offer the breadth and variety to support your occupational competency and will contribute towards the achievement of your apprenticeship and professional accreditation.   The Professional Apprenticeship Programme will commence in September 2026   We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.  

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