Laing O'Rourke

Laing O’Rourke was formed in 2001 by combining the construction arm of John Laing with R O’Rourke & Son, a formwork and concrete specialist founded in 1978. Its registered office and UK head office are in Dartford, Kent, with a further head office in North Sydney, Australia.

The group delivers major buildings and infrastructure projects through Europe and Australia, with priority sectors including rail, nuclear and energy, defence, healthcare, data centres, science and research, roads and water. Its operating model combines engineering, digital technologies, direct delivery and modern methods of construction, including manufacturing-led and offsite approaches.

For students, Laing O’Rourke is most distinctive as a large contractor trying to industrialise construction rather than relying solely on traditional site-based delivery. Its early-careers offering includes graduate development, professional apprenticeships, summer and industrial placements, and structured work experience.