Building Cadet

**Company Description**
BESIX Watpac is an Australian multi-disciplinary construction company operating for forty years in Australia and backed by over a century of global expertise and financial strength. A wholly owned subsidiary of the award-winning international contractor BESIX Group, we specialise in complex construction across all sectors, including building and infrastructure projects.

Today the Group has more than $7B work in hand and is operating in 25 countries, employing 11,000 people globally. The world’s tallest tower, the iconic Burj Khalifa, showcases our innovation and engineering distinction. With international hubs located in Australia, Europe, and the Middle East, we are united by one common purpose - we excel in creating sustainable solutions for a better world.

BESIX Watpac are seeking a Building Cadet in the Illawarra region to join our Construction NSW division, working through our 2-year cadet and graduate program which will allow you to see all facets of the construction industry including Engineering, Design, Estimating and Safety this is a fantastic opportunity for a university student to secure a role with a Top Tier building contractor.
- Proactively drive company safety policies, practices and procedures in compliance with OH&S legislative requirements to provide a safe workplace at all times.
- Ensure compliance with the Company Quality, Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Policies and procedures
- Assist with the trade package tendering process including compilation and approval of tender documents and proposed tender list, issue of documents, receipt of tenders, comparison of tenders and submission of tender recommendation for approval.
- Assist with general administration of trade packages following award including progress payments, variations and final accounts.
- Assist with the general administration of Head Contract including progress claim, extension of time claims and variations.
- Compilation and control of project documents including maintenance of a control register. Ensure prompt issue of documentation to the respective parties.
- Assist with general site duties, office and administration as required.

**Qualifications**
- Studying a Construction/Building tertiary course at a recognised institution, ideally in second or third year.
- Working knowledge of MSWord, MS Excel, MS Outlook and ability and willingness to learn new software packages as required.
- Proven high level of professionalism and work ethic.
- Proven track record and ongoing focus on timeliness, accuracy and punctuality.
- Attendance of lectures during work hours not to exceed 1 full-day, or 2 half-days per week.

**Additional Information**
Along with a competitive remuneration package and long-term career development opportunities, our employees enjoy access to the following benefits:

- Flexible work arrangements to balance work and personal commitments.
- Awards and Recognition Program, rewarding employees who bring our values to life.
- Access to a wellbeing program including annual skin checks and flu vaccinations.
- Corporate discounts to gym memberships, meal subscriptions and more.
- Social events and Family Days.

**Join our talented and passionate team delivering once-in-a-generation projects.**
- BESIX Watpac acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging._