Undergraduate Civil Engineer

Quickway Constructions; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Part-time hours

Mentoring

Graduate pathway

Hands-on experience

Job summary

Quickway Constructions is offering an Undergraduate Civil Engineer placement at our Burleigh Waters site in Queensland. You will join the Cassowary Drive Bridge Replacement project, gaining hands-on exposure to site engineering, quality assurance, planning and project controls while you complete your degree.

This role suits 3rd or 4th year students with a positive attitude, strong communication, willingness to learn, and full working rights in Australia.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Civil Engineering.
• In 3rd or 4th year of study.
• Able to travel to Burleigh Waters project site.
• White Card holder.
• Driver's Licence required.
• Full working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site-based engineering and construction activities.
• Support quality assurance and project documentation.
• Learn construction methodologies and planning.
• Participate in safety and environmental compliance.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and supervisors.
• Assist with site inspections and reporting.
• Support quantity tracking and progress monitoring.
• Assist survey and set-out activities.
• Support contract administration and project controls.

Skills

Communication

Positive attitude

Driver's Licence

White Card

Site experience

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Job description

Quickway Constructions – Burleigh Waters QLD

At the heart of our business are our greatest assets, our people, our culture and our core values of honesty, openness and fairness.

At Quickway, we are committed to nurturing talent and developing people. As we grow, we ensure that our people and their skills grow with us. Working with us, there are often opportunities to learn and build on your experience and we actively encourage professional development. We believe in building our people so that they can build Australia's future.

We partner with our clients and teams to deliver without compromising on our core values. We recognise and reward the efforts and achievements of our people.

Start Your Civil Engineering Career with Quickway

Quickway is a leading civil infrastructure contractor delivering projects across Roads & Bridges, Concrete Structures, Rail, Utilities, Communications, Electrical and Water Infrastructure throughout NSW and QLD.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Undergraduate Civil Engineer to join our team based at our Burleigh Waters Project in Queensland.

This opportunity is ideal for a 3rd or 4th year Civil Engineering student looking to gain practical, hands‑on experience while completing their degree. Whether you are seeking your first engineering role, vocational placement or looking to gain exposure to live civil construction projects, we would love to hear from you.

No prior industry experience is required. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, willingness to learn and genuine interest in building a career in civil engineering.

About the Role

You will be part of the project team delivering the Cassowary Drive Bridge Replacement project, which has just kicked off, and will run through to completion in the second half of 2027. The project is a $18 million infrastructure project delivering a new flood‑resilient bridge and improved transport connectivity for the growing southern Gold Coast community. Working alongside experienced Project Engineers, Site Supervisors and Project Managers, you will gain exposure to all aspects of project delivery including:

• Site‑based engineering and construction activities
• Quality assurance and project documentation
• Construction methodologies and planning
• Safety and environmental compliance
• Subcontractor coordination
• Site inspections and reporting
• Quantity tracking and progress monitoring
• Survey and set out activities
• Contract administration and project controls

This is a hands‑on role that will provide valuable exposure to the civil construction industry while allowing you to continue your university studies.

What You Will Bring

• Currently studying a Bachelor of Civil Engineering.
• In your 3rd or 4th year of study.
• Ability to travel to our Burleigh Waters project site.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Full working rights in Australia with the intention of pursuing a long‑term career in Australia.
• A genuine interest in civil construction and infrastructure projects.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Previous construction, labouring or site‑based experience.
• Completion of vocational placement or internship programs.
• White Card.

What We Offer

• Flexible work arrangements to support university commitments.
• Approximately 3 days per week with additional hours available during semester breaks and project requirements.
• Exposure to major civil infrastructure projects.
• Mentoring from experienced industry professionals.
• Practical experience that complements your university studies.
• Opportunity to transition into a Graduate Engineer role upon completion of your degree.
• Supportive team culture focused on learning and development.