Graduate Program - Civil Engineering

• 494716

• ACT, Australia

• Full Time Permanent

• Part Time Fixed Term

We are a successful civil contracting business that has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. As we enter an exciting period of growth, there has never been a better time to join Seymour Whyte and help shape a sustainable future.

We have opportunities available now for Civil Engineering Graduates to join our 2026 Graduate Program. These roles will work on diverse and complex infrastructure projects across the Canberra region.

At Seymour Whyte, you’ll gain hands‑on experience, structured training, and mentoring from industry experts while contributing to projects that deliver real community impact. With a strong pipeline of work, this is an opportunity to learn, grow and play a meaningful role in our continued success while you learn from industry experts.

If you’re driven, curious and ready to kickstart your career in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Our two‑year Graduate Program is built around our Engineering Competency Matrix, giving you a clear pathway to track your development and success. As part of our Operations teams, you’ll work on major civil engineering projects, gaining practical experience that accelerates your capability and career.

To learn more about our Graduate Program, click here.

What’s in it for you?

• Career Growth: Structured development programs, leadership programs and mentoring from industry experts.
• Attend bi-annual development days, providing opportunities to network and learn from industry leaders while building valuable connections with peers and mentors.
• Diverse Projects: Work on major infrastructure projects across the Canberra region.
• Global Opportunities: Access to VINCI’s global network, innovation and best practices.
• Financial Wellbeing: Competitive remuneration, and employee share program.
• Birthday leave, have your birthday off on us!
• Lifestyle Benefits: Access shopping, fitness and wellbeing discounts through our Flare and WHEREFIT partnerships, including discounted gym memberships and classes.
• Health & Wellbeing: Discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, fertility benefits and employee assistance program (EAP).

About you:

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering (recently completed).
• Ability to pick up systems quickly with a strong understanding of Excel.
• Previous work experience highly regarded with construction industry experience desirable
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

These projects are based in various locations, so a current Driver’s Licence and your own transport are essential. If you’re mobile, open to regional work and ready to start your next adventure, we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your interest:

• Click 'Apply now' and submit your CV.
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
• Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the ongoing right to work in Australia.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction to having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

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