Planning Apprenticeship; Scotland

Position: 2026 - Planning Apprenticeship (Scotland)

2026 - Planning Apprenticeship (Scotland) –
Laing O'Rourke

We’re looking for bright, motivated school leavers who bring energy, new ideas and a fresh perspective to help us become the recognised leader in construction and engineering.

Role Overview

As a trainee planner, you will work alongside a project planner to provide construction planning support. This role offers extensive learning opportunities to develop your planning and interpersonal skills.

Key Deliverables and Accountabilities

• Initially produce detailed project programmes with assistance from the Project Planner and team members.
• Become competent in producing programmes independently across all project phases – design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Develop an understanding of construction delivery techniques and methodologies.
• Liaise with project teams to capture and collate weekly progress, marking up charts and drawings with as‑built information to support communication of progress.
• Communicate with internal departments to give and receive information.
• Collate production output per week or per man‑hour per technique.
• Achieve proficiency in planning software packages such as Primavera P6, Asta Power project, and Synchro.
• Assist in developing project‑specific planning and production control systems.
• Help produce detailed schedules that outline key logistical constraints.
• Support the creation of design information release and material delivery schedules to site.
• Contribute to producing project progress reports.

Location

Monkland Replacement Project, Lanarkshire

Apprenticeship Level

BSc (Hons) Construction and the Built Environment – Heriot‑Watt University

Apprenticeship Provider

Laing O'Rourke collaborates with trusted training providers. Successful candidates will apply to the provider for the chosen apprenticeship route.

Entry Requirements

• SQA Highers at ABBB or equivalent
• A‑Levels at ABC or BBB
• Scottish Baccalaureate Pass
• International Baccalaureate 29 points
• Foundation Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering alongside SQA Highers at AAB
• Combination of qualifications totalling 96 SCQF credits at level 6, or minimum 126 UCAS points
• Eligibility to work in the UK (no sponsorship)

Our Application Process

• CV Submission – Submit your CV for review. We will assess your application against the entry criteria.
• Online Assessment – Complete a series of assessments to evaluate workplace approaches, preferred working styles, critical thinking, and numerical reasoning.
• Video Interview – Record responses to two interview questions given sufficient preparation time.
• Assessment Centre – Participate in in‑person assessments at a LOR office, including tasks, short interviews, and group activities.
• Outcome – We aim to provide feedback and communicate the outcome within two weeks of the assessment centre.

Final date to receive applications

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; the role may close once sufficient candidates have applied. We encourage early application.

Accessibility and Support

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require adjustments or support at any stage, please let us know.

Professional Apprenticeship Programme

The programme will commence in September 2026.

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