Building Cadet

Company Description

BESIX Watpac is an Australian multi-disciplinary construction company, backed by 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.

Job Description

BESIX Watpac is seeking a Building Cadet to join the Estimating team. As a Building Cadet in our Estimating team, you'll work alongside experienced professionals to support tender preparation, cost planning, planning, and project pricing. You'll gain exposure to real projects, industry-leading systems, and the full lifecycle of how constructions costs are developed and evaluated. This is a fantastic opportunity for a university student to secure a role with a Top Tier Building contractor.

This role will be responsible for:

• 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.
• Assisting with the preparation of tender submissions, cost pans, and project budgets.
• Assist with general administration and coordination of trade packages following award.
• Compilation and control of project documents including maintenance of a control register. Ensure prompt issue of documentation to the respective parties.
• Contributing to market research, trade coverage, and subcontractor engagement during tender processes.
• Assist with general site duties, office and administration as required.

Qualifications

The incumbent in this role will require:

• Currently studying or recently completed a university-level degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, 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 opportunities for career development, our employees enjoy access to the following benefits:

• Wellbeing Days - three additional leave days per year.
• Awards and Recognition Program, rewarding employees who bring our values to life.
• Access to a wellbeing program including annual skin checks and flu vaccinations.
• Social events and Family Days.

At BESIX Watpac, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is valued, supported and respected. By embracing all ages, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, education and appearance, our people feel safe, empowered, and motivated to be their best. If you're excited about this role but don't tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills and believe you would be a great fit with BESIX Watpac.

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.

*Applications for this position will close on Friday, 28th November – Please include in your message to the hiring team your work availability during University Semester and projected degree completion date*