Entry and trainee stage
Graduate or diploma trainee roles focus on learning processes, safety and documentation. Ask for a mentor and a rotation plan.
Engineering careers
Civil & Construction Engineering: hiring & careers.
Civil engineers, site supervisors, surveyors and QA/QC staff for construction, industrial and infrastructure projects.
About the profession
What this work involves.
Civil and construction professionals turn drawings into buildings, factories, roads and utilities. The work is project-driven, with strict timelines, safety obligations and quality checks at every stage.
Employers look for people who can read drawings, measure work accurately, coordinate labour and subcontractors, and keep records that stand up to client and statutory audits.
UniqueToo supports both engineering hiring and the skilled and semi-skilled trades around it, such as masons, bar benders, carpenters, helpers and safety staff, so a project can be staffed through one coordinator.
Skills employers look for
Build the right skills.
- Reading structural and architectural drawings
- Surveying and measurement
- MS Excel, AutoCAD and basic project software
- IS codes and quality procedures
- Site safety and statutory compliance
- Subcontractor and labour coordination
Typical growth path: Trainee → Site engineer → Senior engineer → Project manager → Construction head.
Roles we hire for
Roles in Civil & Construction Engineering.
Skilled
Site Engineer
Execution, layout, measurement and daily reporting
Skilled
Billing / Quantity Engineer
BOQ, measurement sheets and client billing
Skilled
Planning Engineer
Schedules, resource planning and progress tracking
Skilled
QA/QC Engineer
Material testing, inspection and quality documentation
Skilled
Surveyor
Total station and levelling work
Skilled
Safety Officer
Site safety, audits, toolbox talks and incident records
Semi-skilled
Mason / Carpenter / Bar Bender
Trade work on site
Non-skilled
Construction Helper
Material handling and site support
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Where this fits in.
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Skilled trades, supervisors and site staff for projects.
View industryFAQ
Common questions.
Do you supply labour for sites?
We support skilled, semi-skilled and helper requirements for projects. Share the trade mix, headcount, duration and location to discuss what is feasible.
Are safety officer roles available?
Yes. Safety officers with a recognised diploma or certificate in industrial safety are required on most mid-size and large sites.
Can fresh civil graduates apply?
Yes. Trainee site engineer and QA/QC roles are common entry points.
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How to grow in this profession.
A practical outline that applies to most professional tracks.
Independent contributor
With experience you own tasks end to end. Communication, reporting and problem-solving become as important as technical skill.
Supervisor and lead
Leading people needs planning, fairness and clear instructions. Short leadership programmes help the transition.
Senior and managerial
Senior roles blend technical judgement with budgets, vendors and compliance. Certifications and a record of delivered results open these doors.
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