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Shape Cadet Experience
The SHAPE Building Cadet Role
A SHAPE Building Cadet is a learning role supporting project teams throughout the delivery of the project and beyond to ensure client satisfaction.
You will get hands-on experience with real responsibilities and a tailored learning plan to gain exposure to skills that you can’t always learn in a textbook. The experience will kick off in October/November 2021 with an induction week to learn about SHAPE, your role, and find out more about the experience. This role is primarily to be based in Canberra and we will work with you to create a flexible working plan to accommodate your studies.
The role will see you be responsible for assisting with:
- Estimating, tendering and bid submissions
- Document control
- Reviewing subcontracts
- Processing invoices
- Minuting subcontractor and client meetings
- Coordinating safety requirements on site
- Coordinating defect rectification
- Providing general support
Cadet Experience
Our Cadets experience, not only real work but also a tailored learning plan, gaining exposure to skills you can’t always learn in a textbook.
You’re going to learn the tips and tricks of your role on-site and we will support you in the development of your personal brand.
What we’re looking for
Students in either Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or similar that match our values, have a passion for construction and a willingness to learn.
Ideal applicants will be in their 3rd and 4th year of studies, but still apply if you recently graduated as we always want to hear from great people.
Ready to apply?
If you think SHAPE sounds like a great place to work then the Cadet Experience is an excellent opportunity to kickstart your career in the construction industry.
2021 Applications for Canberra are now open, you can also send through expressions of interest in our 2022 program by contacting careers@shape.com.au
Life at SHAPE
Our vision is to be a ‘Great Place to Work’. That means we live by our values and take having fun VERY seriously. Find out more about your potential career at SHAPE and the amazing benefits and perks that come along with it!