Civil Engineering Graduate

About the role

Join Schick Civil as a Civil Engineering Graduate and be part of a 2-year, structured graduate programme. You will experience rotations through the company's business units and with partners to build a range of experience across the industry. You will learn real skills and gain a solid understanding of how engineering applies to civil construction, with mentoring support from experienced staff and opportunities to gain further industry certifications and civil skills. Internal development training will build on your leadership skills and capability.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in rotations through the company's business units and with partners
• Learn and apply engineering skills to civil construction projects
• Work on civil construction projects from plan to completion
• Develop insights around project planning and implementation
• Identify hazards and plan to minimise risk on projects
• Collaborate with a range of people across the construction team
• Complete industry qualifications and certificates with support

About you

• Graduating with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Completed student placement hours working on civil construction projects (MUST)
• Practically minded and like seeing physical results on projects
• Enjoy being in a team, take initiative and like to get things done
• Natural problem solver
• Good time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks
• Safety mindset, can identify hazards, and plan to minimise risk
• Excellent communication skills
• Enjoy collaborating with a range of people
• Full Class 1 driver's license preferred; Class 2 and WTR an advantage

About us

Schick is a family-run business that has grown for 50 years. With 300+ staff, Schick serves the Greater Waikato Region and Mid-Upper South Island. Our success is built on continuous learning and giving back. We deliver high-quality infrastructure projects through expert project and quality management, a safety-first approach, and a skilled workforce. We pride ourselves on being an employer who cares about our people, and we aim to stay true to our purpose and values in every decision we make. Our mantra of "building communities from the ground up" means we actively support many community and social ventures.