Graduate Civil Engineer Program (Rolling Intake)

At Leed, we are building a future where quality, sustainability, and community well-being are at the forefront of everything we do.

Established in 2001, Leed is an Australian-owned engineering and construction company delivering key civil and water infrastructure projects in metropolitan, regional, and remote areas of Australia. Leed has become a national provider with more than 200 people across our workforce, and offices and workshops in Adelaide, Bendigo, Cooma, and Melbourne.  

Your journey starts here..

As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you'll join an experienced project team at one of our iconic locations, propelling your knowledge and experience in project management, engineering, and construction management.

You'll get to experience: 

• Opportunities to develop your professional capabilities and skills to transform your theory into real life and the professional environment.
• Mentoring from your senior project team members and leaders throughout the business.
• Engaging in workshops and learning of technical and soft-skill development.
• Opportunities to travel the country and see beautiful regional and remote towns across Australia.
• A chance to flex your innovation and creativeness on new ideas.
• Rewarding work with a purpose. Giving back to communities for clean, sustainable water and road infrastructure.

What to expect?

You'll form part of an experienced professional team working to achieve and exceed client and stakeholder expectations across a magnitude of partnerships in civil construction and water infrastructure needs. Collaboration and innovation are valued to contributing towards the success of the project, developing you into a confident decision-maker and well-rounded professional. 

Areas you will be rotated and exposed to;

• Stakeholder and client engagement
• Pre-contracts, planning, and estimating
• Project cost control and contract management
• Quality, safety, and risk management
• Design and Construction and Technical Services

This is an ongoing full-time position and commitment, with both Leed and you prioritising investment into laying strong foundations and experience in a career to become a seasoned engineering professional.

As a national organisation, you must be open to travel intra- and interstate frequently or relocate. This is a great opportunity to see the country!

What you'll bring

You will bring an ambitious outlook on your development, and an appetite to enhance project delivery skills by your drive and passion for all aspects of civil engineering and construction. You will have a natural curiosity and the ability to build strong relationships onsite with clients and stakeholders through active involvement in your learning guided by experienced engineers who will support your journey.

Life at Leed

Leed values our people striking a healthy balance between work and doing the things you love. We offer a competitive salary with included benefits such as travel assistance, salary packaging options, and perks that come with being part of the team. 

We value striking a balance between working and doing the things you love! 

We offer;

• Salary Packaging options
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing Offerings (i.e. EAP, skin checks, flu vaccinations)
• Travel and Corporate Partner Discounts
• Comprehensive employee recognition program
• Community volunteer and fundraising opportunities
• Networking and Industry Event Invitations
• Tailored Career and Professional Development Programs

The Application Process:

The application process involves the following: application, initial screen, online or in-person interview, reference checks, pre-employment checks then an offer being made.

Eligibility and requirements:

• Upload your CV and a cover letter (please include the year of expected completion)
• Copy of academic transcript / official parchment
• Successfully completed relevant undergraduate degree in the last two years or be in your final semester of study.
• Hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Permanent residency, or Graduate Visa 485 (valid until the end of 2027)
• Willingness to travel inter- and intra- in regional and remote Australia, or relocate if required. This role is required onsite in regional and remote locations (NSW, VIC, and SA). Successful candidates will be required to travel inter-intrastate frequently.

At Leed, we respect and value a diverse and inclusive workforce that ingrains a sense of belonging for all.  Leed is committed to providing meaningful employment opportunities to all people, regardless of age, sex, culture,e or background.