Graduate Engineer

Job No: 495998

Work type:Full Time

Location:Brisbane

Categories:Civil Engineering

Advertised:21 Aug 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

Applications close:28 Sep 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

Our graduate program:

Our Graduate Program, 'Foundations', has been uniquely designed to bridge the gap between formal education and the workforce, establishing a clear and supportive path for your professional development and long-term success at BMD. Throughout the program you will develop foundational career skills in problem solving, critical thinking, innovation and team building.

BMD graduates are offered a career path with adequate support systems in place to encourage growth and individual contributions. We offer practical exposure to the construction industry, performance plans designed for growth, and access to business leaders for mentoring.

What to expect:

Initially joining our Brisbane Constructions team working on exciting infrastructure tenders, you'll then form part of our tight-knit FIFO team to help deliver major infrastructure projects in regional areas across Queensland on a rosters or locally to South East Queensland.

Our industry-leading Graduate Program is designed to set you up for a long and successful career - by building a solid foundation. Here's what to expect:

• kick off with a three-day all expenses paid conference on the Gold Coast with your peers
• engage in structured learning through three tailored modules on topics designed to develop critical thinking, problem-solving and leadership skills
• experience exciting hands-on and in person learning every six months to build relationships and network with your peers from across the country
• receive mentoring from BMD's Board of Directors, executive management team and emerging leaders to build your leadership qualities and help you progress your career

What you'll do:

As a Graduate Site Engineer, you'll get the chance to explore multiple functions of the projects you work on to get an in-depth understanding of the core elements required for delivery. You will work as part of the team and play a key role in ensuring all work is delivered in accordance with quality, time, production, safety and environmental objectives of the project in line with our expectations as a business.

As a Graduate Site Engineer, you will get the opportunity to:

• learn about drawings, specifications, and workplace health, safety, environmental and quality (HSEQ) requirements for all site-related activities
• work as part of a team to ensure core project functions are being delivered, including purchasing materials, supporting financial functions, submitting progress claims, assisting with quality monitoring and contributing to creating solutions where needed
• maintain a daily diary outlining details of site meetings, discussions, works performed, and inspections
• actively participate in training initiatives and skill development programs.

Who we're looking for:

BMD welcomes graduates with diverse backgrounds and experience. We're looking for an eager, determined and resourceful graduate who is ready to take the first leap in their professional career.

To be successful, you will be a team player, have strong decision-making, communication and creative thinking skills, and the drive to experience real hands-on work in the field. We are also looking for a graduate who can showcase resilience, enthusiasm and collaboration to achieve positive outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

To qualify for this position, you must have completed a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (or graduating in 2025 or mid-2026).

Benefits:

We offer a rewarding long-term career, opportunities to develop, and a culture that values your contribution. BMD recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer, providing a flexible and inclusive workplace that rewards excellence and promotes a healthy work-life balance. We offer unique benefits which includes specialised learning and development programs, a good health and wellbeing program, paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers and flexible work, novated leasing and discounts with hundreds of retailers.

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Due to the high volume of applications and enquiries, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.

No agency submissions will be accepted.