Graduate

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Graduate

Job Description Summary

Job Description

What began as a small family business in New York more than 100 years ago, is now a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Employing approximately 51,000 people across approximately 400 offices in 70 countries, Cushman & Wakefield offer a range of services including Project & Development Services, Commercial Real Estate, Integrated Facilities Management and Occupier Services.

We have a fantastic opportunity within our Project & Development Services team for a recent or current graduate looking to kickstart their career.   This role is full time and will be commencing in early 2024. You will explore all areas of our Project & Development Services business line on a 3-way rotation across Project Services, Building Consultancy and Program Management.

Due to the nature of our clients, Australian Citizenship is a requirement for this role.

Assisting senior members of the team, you will gain exposure to the following:

Project Services:

• Project & Construction management activities across multiple sectors
• Procurement of consultants, contractors and suppliers including document preparation, evaluation of submissions, draft agreements;
• Attend project meetings and support in taking minutes;
• Support the financial management of the team including raising of purchase orders, updating cost reports and draft invoices;
• Attend site inspections with the team to check progress, quality, safety, and environmental compliance; and
• Assist in client progress reporting

Program Management

• Assist in the review, prioritisation and scheduling of Department of Defence works programs;
• Attend site visits with the team and clients to identify and collate work requirements
• Be responsible for issuing of work to delivery project managers;
• Monitoring and reporting on progress with program delivery; and
• Attend meetings and support in taking minutes.

Building Consultancy:

• Attend site inspections and support inspection of properties and various types of assets for condition, code compliance and defects
• Procurement of consultants including document preparation, evaluation of submissions and drafting agreements
• Attend client meetings with the building consultancy team and support in taking minutes
• Assist in financial management including raising of purchase orders, updating cost reports and drafting invoices
• Support the team with reporting and preparation of advice documentation for clients

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A keen interest in construction, building or property.
• Completing or recently completed a relevant tertiary qualification (eg: Building Design, Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Building Surveying, Interior Design, Architecture) highly desirable, or
• Competent with MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Some previous experience working in the Property Industry (eg: work experience, paid/unpaid part time role) is advantageous

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

An ideas company is by definition a people company. Cushman & Wakefield proudly puts our people at the centre of everything we do. We’re committed to providing flexibility and work-life balance for our people in an inclusive and rewarding environment.
At Cushman & Wakefield we focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That’s why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but everyday. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status. As part of our ongoing commitment to RAP, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island Islanders are highly encouraged to join us!

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community – it means we go way beyond than just talking about it – we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.

Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.