Building Cadet - Cairns

About the role

BESIX Watpac, a builder with over a century of heritage in Australia, is looking for a Building Cadet or Graduate to join its North QLD construction team in Cairns. You will help prepare contract documents, support the tendering process and carry out general site administration duties.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the trade package tendering process, including compiling and approving tender documents and the proposed tender list, issuing documents, receiving tenders, comparing them and submitting a tender recommendation for approval.
• Help administer trade packages after award, covering progress payments, variations and final accounts.
• Maintain a control register and compile and control project documents, ensuring documentation is issued promptly to the relevant parties.
• Carry out other general project administration tasks as required.

Required profile

• Currently studying Construction Management, Engineering or a similar qualification.
• Ability to communicate and build effective relationships at all levels of the project.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, using initiative, sound reasoning and decision-making skills.

What we offer

• A competitive remuneration package and long-term career development opportunities.
• Wellbeing Days: three additional leave days per year.
• An Awards and Recognition Program.
• A wellbeing program including annual skin checks and flu vaccinations.
• Access to Perkbox, with a range of perks and wellbeing tools.
• Social events and Family Days.