Laing O'Rourke awarded platinum membership of 5% club

Laing O’Rourke has been awarded Platinum membership to The 5% Club, placing the business in the highest category of employers recognised for their ongoing commitment to employee development through “earn & learn” schemes.

The 5% Club offers an enhanced, prestigious level of membership awarded via its benchmarking programme, the Employer Audit. The Audit recognises the UK’s leading employers of apprentices, graduates and degree placement students – and provides invaluable benchmarking information for apprenticeship managers, graduate recruiters and senior management.

By being part of The 5% Club, Laing O’Rourke proudly stand alongside more than 1,200 forward-thinking employers who are dedicated to driving positive change. The 5% Club represents a powerful movement of companies working together to make workplace training more inclusive, diverse, and accessible. Collectively, members support 2 million employees, with more than 121,000 individuals participating in "earn and learn" schemes. The Employer Audit rigorously assesses company efforts, future ambitions, and commitment to social mobility, diversity, and inclusion.

Scott Bell, Senior Learning and Development Manager, said:

“We are incredibly honoured to be recognised as a Platinum member of The 5% Club for the first time. Following three consecutive years as gold members, this prestigious recognition is a testament to our learning culture at Laing O'Rourke and the expansive offer of earn and learn opportunities, not only in early talent, but beyond. 

"It was fantastic to see programmes like the data academy and project management academy shine through in this year's audit, plus the continued support we provide in training and further education for our colleagues.  

"We know our programmes are essential to building the skills, innovation and leadership we need to build industry leading talent, so I am thrilled to see us acknowledged as leaders in workplace learning innovation.” 

Mark Cameron OBE, Chief Executive at The 5% Club, commented: 

“We are incredibly proud of the outstanding employers, like Laing O’Rourke, who continue to raise the bar for workplace learning. Their dedication to creating rich and varied ‘earn and learn’ opportunities set a remarkable example. By achieving Platinum membership, Laing O’Rourke has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to investing in people – shaping the skills of tomorrow and driving lasting impact for both business and society.”