Graduate Civil Engineer

Ferrycarrig Construction; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package

Work on large-scale civil and water/in

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ferrycarrig Construction in Sydney is seeking a motivated Graduate Civil Engineer to join our growing team on a major civil infrastructure project. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to develop practical skills, gain hands-on construction experience and build a rewarding career in civil infrastructure.

You will work with experienced engineers and site personnel, assist with project delivery, review drawings, coordinate subcontractors, monitor quality and safety, and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent required.
• Internships or university placements in civil construction preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, time management and organisational skills.
• Proactive problem solving and analytical thinking with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day coordination and delivery of civil construction projects.
• Work with Site Supervisors to monitor activities and progress.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, materials and site resources.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Assist with ITPs, quality records and project documentation.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor quality and safety compliance.
• Prepare daily site reports, progress updates and records.
• Assist with procurement and material ordering.
• Support development of construction programmes and schedules.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, subcontractors and clients.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Job description

Ferrycarrig has an exciting opportunity for a motivated Graduate Civil Engineer to join our growing team, working on a major civil infrastructure project in the Sydney region.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to develop their engineering skills, gain hands-on construction experience and build a rewarding career within the civil infrastructure industry.

About us

Ferrycarrig is a leading contractor in utilities and civil infrastructure, delivering complex projects through our multidisciplinary capabilities and extensive in-house resources.

We own and operate a substantial fleet of plant and equipment and employ a diverse workforce with extensive experience delivering large-scale and complex infrastructure projects.

We are proud to have contributed to some of Sydney's most significant infrastructure developments in recent years, including Sydney Light Rail, Parramatta Light Rail, Sydney Metro, Western Sydney Airport and the New Sydney Fish Markets.

About the role

As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you will work closely with experienced engineers and site personnel, gaining valuable practical experience across all aspects of civil construction project delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the day-to-day coordination and delivery of civil construction projects.
• Working closely with Site Supervisors to monitor construction activities and project progress.
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, materials and site resources.
• Reviewing construction drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Assisting with the preparation of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality records and other project documentation.
• Conducting site inspections and monitoring construction quality and compliance.
• Preparing daily site reports, progress updates and project records.
• Assisting with procurement activities and material ordering.
• Supporting the development and monitoring of construction programmes and project schedules.
• Building strong working relationships with colleagues, subcontractors and client representatives.
• Ensuring all works are undertaken in accordance with project specifications, safety requirements and relevant Australian Standards.

Is this the opportunity for you?

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about building a career in civil construction and is eager to learn, take initiative and contribute to a team environment.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Ideally, some practical experience on civil construction projects through university placements, internships or previous employment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• The ability to work collaboratively while demonstrating initiative and leadership potential.
• A willingness to learn, develop and take ownership of responsibilities.

What Ferrycarrig offers

At Ferrycarrig, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating an environment where our employees can grow, develop and achieve their career aspirations.

In return, we offer:

• An attractive salary package.
• The opportunity to work on large-scale, high-profile civil and water infrastructure projects across Sydney.
• The chance to be part of a progressive and fast-growing business that recognises and rewards initiative.
• Ongoing training, mentoring and professional development opportunities.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• A friendly, supportive and collaborative team environment with a strong sense of community.

Our core values

At Ferrycarrig, our core values are more than just words. They represent the standards we uphold as an organisation and guide how we work, interact and achieve our goals.

Our values shape our culture, drive continuous improvement and influence everything we do.

Our Mission

To provide a place for people to flourish and to improve the quality of life for the communities that we support.

Our Vision

To empower our people to grow and excel, establishing ourselves as the industry leader in providing engineering excellence.

Our values

• Go home safe to what is important - We put the health, safety and wellbeing of ourselves and others above all else.
• Raise the bar of respect - We respect our own, our clients' and others' time, effort and resources.
• Invest in ourselves and others - We value the needs of others together with our own.
• Play to win as one team - We share and benefit from our combined strengths, skills and abilities.
• Own the baby - We take accountability and ownership for our actions and outcomes.
• Have fun, enjoy the journey - We find enjoyment in what we do and use it to motivate us towards achieving our goals.

Join Ferrycarrig and be part of a team delivering the infrastructure that helps shape our communities and future.