Internship / Undergraduates – Expression of Interest | Construction | WA

About us

Focus Building Company is a construction business built on decades of experience in the Western Australian construction industry. At Focus our experience covers all sectors of the construction industry and provides expertise in every facet of project planning, design, and delivery. We are focused on today, but also on tomorrow, bringing outstandingly talented young people into the company and ensuring they become the mainstay of the business for the future. We pride ourselves on a collaborative, open and honest approach in all our dealings. At Focus our experience covers all sectors of the construction industry and we provide expertise in every facet of project planning, design and delivery. We maintain a dynamic approach that is rewarding and enjoyable for our staff, our contractors and our clients. We value a culture of collaboration and teamwork that is the opposite of the adversarial approach so often found in the building industry.

Qualifications & experience

• Ongoing enrolment in the relevant tertiary qualification, with preference given to third and fourth-year students. Tertiary courses deemed suitable for this role include Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, and Architecture.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to function as an effective team player.
• Aptitude for acquiring new skills, coupled with a flexible and adaptive approach.
• Genuine passion for the fields of building and construction.

Tasks & responsibilities

• On the job training by getting exposure to a variety of sectors such as commercial, building services, design, safety, and site supervision
• As the successful candidate you will need to be a self-starter who is highly motivated, well organised and committed to the highest possible work standards and safety. You will also have the ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, clients and subcontractors

Benefits

• A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated, dependent on skills, knowledge and experience level together with a commitment to career and succession planning for the 2 to 5 year horizon.