About North East Link 

The Spark Consortium has been selected for the Central Package of the North East Link Project - Victoria's biggest road project. The Spark Consortium’s Design and Construction Contractor - which comprises Webuild, CPB Contractors, GS Engineering and Construction and China Construction Oceania - will deliver the twin three-lane tunnels and key interchanges for the project.

The Central Package will be delivered as a Public Private Partnership and provides three-lane twin tunnels that will close the missing link in Melbourne’s freeway network from the M80 Ring Road to an upgraded Eastern Freeway, reducing journey times and diverting heavy vehicles away from local roads. Up to 135,000 vehicles will use North East Link every day, reducing congestion in the north-east while maintaining local roads.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated Undergraduate Civil Engineer to join our construction team on the Central Package of the North East Link Project, one of Victoria’s most significant infrastructure projects.

Working alongside experienced project and site engineers, this role will provide exposure to the delivery of major civil and structural works. You will gain practical experience supporting day-to-day site operations while developing the technical and professional skills required for a successful engineering career in major infrastructure.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a 3rd or 4th year Civil Engineering student seeking to complete industry experience requirements and build a pathway toward a future graduate engineering role.

This role will be accountable for (but not limited to):

As part of the construction team, you will support project delivery across a range of activities, including:

• Assisting with the coordination and delivery of construction work packages
• Supporting procurement activities and supplier coordination
• Assisting with construction planning and work sequencing
• Coordinating site inspections, plant, equipment and labour requirements
• Supporting quality assurance processes and documentation
• Assisting with cost tracking, reporting and maintaining project registers

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Current enrolment in a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), preferably in your 3rd or 4th year of study
• A strong interest in construction and major infrastructure project delivery
• Previous construction or engineering experience in Tier 1 -2 (desirable)
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced project environment
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• A current driver’s licence

What we Offer:

• Ongoing career support and development opportunities
• Generous parental leave
• Strong culture charter
• Quarterly social events
• Reward and recognition program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary

If this opportunity is of interest to you, please click on the ‘Apply now’ button to register your interest and please also subscribe to ‘Job Alerts’ to be notified of upcoming opportunities with SPARK.

Whilst we are keen to hear from candidates with proven infrastructure project experience or experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Contractor to be a part of an iconic construction project in Melbourne, Victoria, we also will consider applicants that are seeking to enter or re-enter the industry.

SPARK is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and actively seeks to remove barriers people may face in gaining a successful position on the North East Link Central Package. We value diversity, inclusion and equity through providing a working environment where all employees feel included, valued, and free to bring their different skills, experiences and perspectives.