Cadet - Sydney

A bit about us

The last 28 years, McNab has expanded from its roots in Toowoomba to one of Queensland’s largest privately owned commercial builders with a turnover of over $1bn and built a trusted reputation for excellence and care, with 9 out of 10 projects sourced through repeat clients or referrals. As part of our growth strategy and in response to increasing client demand, we are now expanding into Sydney. Our vision is to not only deliver exceptional projects but to also build lasting, meaningful relationships with our clients, partners, and communities. We are dedicated to enriching people’s lives by fostering trust, collaboration, and a commitment to quality in everything we do. If this sounds like something you want to be apart of, please apply!

McNab Group is one of Australia’s largest construction, development and property groups with additional group businesses in supply chain and hoist operations. McNab has a very strong pipeline of residential, commercial and industrial projects ranging from $10m to $100m with our loyal repeat clients and referrals.

Priding ourselves on the progression and development of our people, McNab has a strong culture of teamwork, support and career growth for all of our team in all areas of our business providing opportunities throughout your career from hire to retire. 

McNab have a great opportunity for a Cadet to join our Sydney team.

This position offers a hands-on introduction to Contract Administration, Quality Assurance, Design and Estimating including invaluable mentoring and advice from seasoned construction professionals. Through joining the McNab Cadet Program you’ll not only get hands-on experience, but you’ll also get paid to learn.

Our culture of growth and continual improvement ensures you will be supported with ongoing learning and development throughout your career well after your cadetship has finished.

The position is ideal for a 2nd, 3rd or 4th year Construction Management (or similar) student looking for the opportunity to complement studies with practical, hands-on experience.

You will be a self-starter who is safety-conscious, responsible for assisting with:

• Review of contract and preparation of sub-contractor agreements.
• Preparation of cost reports and processing of payment claims and invoices.
• Coordination of consultant meetings & taking minutes.
• Accurate and timely distribution of documents and specifications.
• Quality assurance, safety and environmental inspections.

You will need to:

• Be studying or have recently completed a construction related degree or equivalent.
• Be self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Have excellent people and communication skills.
• Have great time management and prioritisation.
• Be interested in joining a team, not just a company.

McNab Benefits

• Paid contribution to university fees.
• Birthday leave.
• Annual health and fitness subsidy.
• Parental leave program.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program.
• Internal development opportunities through tailored training programs.

This is an outstanding opportunity to build a strong career with a reputable construction company that genuinely cares about the development of all staff - if this is something you want to be a part of, submit your application now.