For over 35 years, construction has been Buildcorp’s core business. We're proud of our award-winning projects, industry-leading systems, and long-standing partnerships built on integrity, quality, and trust. What sets us apart is our values-driven culture and genuine care for our people, clients, and community. At Buildcorp, you’re more than an employee — you’re part of a team that celebrates success, supports your growth, and makes a meaningful impact every day.
Life at Buildcorp
A Buildcorp Cadet is a core part of the team, receiving strong direction and exposure to a range of diverse projects. Throughout the Cadet Program, you will be supported by subject matter experts, a designated mentor, a learning passport with core disciplines defined, learning and development programs and various social and networking events. All to set you up for success in the industry.
Our strong, reliable leaders at Buildcorp offer support and growth within this immersive program and hold a genuine interest in equipping you with the right tools and skills, allowing you to develop, progress and thrive at Buildcorp!
Job Description
What is the Buildcorp Cadet Program?
The 2-year program includes completing core disciplines and achieving defined learning outcomes within various teams and areas of the business unit in the streams of Engineering, design, on-site contracts administration, estimating & site supervision.
Cadet Program benefits
Our Program offers a range of benefits, including:
One paid day of study leave each week
Paid exam and pre-exam study time
Professional and technical development activities throughout the year
Networking days with subject matter experts both internally & externally
Early Entry Talent Cohort knowledge sharing opportunities
Formal mentoring program
Financial wellbeing webinars
Promotion opportunities at the completion of the program
To be eligible for the Program:
Students in their second last or last year of a construction, project management, engineering, quantity surveying, building design, trade or building-related qualification
At the time of application, candidates hold Australian/ New Zealand Citizenship or Permanent Residency
Credit Grade Average
Be able to commence a 4-day working week (1 day Study) in early March 2027
Driver’s License (Provisional or Full)
White Card Certification
Apply for the Cadet Program
Please apply to be considered for the Buildcorp Cadet Program. The formal recruitment process will begin in late August 2026, with our successful cadets commencing at Buildcorp in early March 2027. The recruitment process includes online assessments, phone screening and a recruitment assessment centre selection day.
Buildcorp welcomes and encourages applications from all experienced people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity & cultural background.
