Play a role in creating sustainable infrastructure that connects communities.
At McIlwain, our Graduate and Undergraduate programs provide an inclusive, supportive and collaborative working environment focused on continuous learning. We will help you achieve your goals and aspirations through opportunities which help you grow and develop, as you connect your university studies with the early stages of your career.
About our Graduate program
We’re driven by a greater purpose – to make tangible impacts by investing in what matters to you. Our bespoke Graduate program offers best-practice learning, connection with senior leaders and subject matter experts, and exposure to meaningful projects, all while earning industry-leading salaries and contributing to sustainable outcomes. Subject to our business needs, we offer graduate positions in the following disciplines:
- Engineering
- Human Resources
- Accounting and Finance
- Environmental and Sustainability
- Safety
Over the two-year course, participants will:
- develop a broad understanding of the construction industry developing new skills in problem solving, innovation, collaboration, leadership and communication.
- learn from and leverage your strengths and weaknesses, tailoring the learning journey to suit both your needs and your aspirations.
- undertake both formal and informal training, providing the early career essentials while equipping you with the specific skills and knowledge that will support your future
- connect with mentors to help guide and support your practical learning
- spend time with peers, sharing stories and experiences as you build relationships and lifelong connections
- commence the initial steps required to achieve registration, chartership or other professional industry recognition.
Why choose our program?
Diverse experience
Embedded in various business areas, through rotation-based placements, you will feel supported and challenged as you are guided through a wide range of learning experiences.
Structured learning pathways
Here, you will build the technical and personal skills that matter, tailored to your qualifications, interests and development needs. Through structured pathways and targeted formal training we prepare you for career success now and into the future.
Networking opportunities
Through internal and external engagement, you will connect with industry professionals, providing you with the support and mentorship you need to sustain your career in construction.
Career development
We are invested in the you of today and your potential for tomorrow, so our program balances proven learning techniques with how what you want for your career - providing you with a clear, long-term pathway.
About our Undergraduate program
You matter, which is why at McIlwain, we nurture and supercharge your development by connecting your university studies with practical experience.
Our highly regarded Undergraduate program is designed to immerse you in our inclusive values and collaborative culture, while you will work alongside industry experts on a diverse range of projects.
Through tailored professional development and training, combined with on the job learning, you will make a meaningful contribution to the business, applying learnings back to your study, providing you with the skills and confidence to transition into the workforce.
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Why choose our program?
Operational experience
Work in a real world setting, putting theory into practice as you gain first-hand experience and invaluable skills.
Coaching and mentoring
Partner with an experienced mentor who will offer guidance, support and advice to help you thrive throughout your placement and beyond.
Make connections
Build relationships with peers, across the business and within the broader industry as you network and collaborate with others in varied roles and with diverse experiences.
Flexibility
At McIlwain, we care, which is why we offer flexibility through part-time and full time placements which align with your academic schedule and personal commitments.
Day in the life of a McIlwain Undergraduate
Curious about a career in construction?
Follow along with Emma as she takes us through a day in her life as a McIlwain Undergraduate, sharing her experience with the Constructionarium program and gaining real-world exposure to the industry.
Achieve your aspirations
We offer tailored training and opportunities to help you grow and develop.
Life at McIlwain