Construction Solutions Graduate Program (Jan 2024)

How we make our impact

FTI Consulting's Construction Solutions practice is a leading global commercial management and dispute resolution services provider working on complex projects across all construction, engineering and related industries. Drawing on years of combined experience on some of the world's most complex and mission-critical construction and engineering projects, FTI Consulting has a proven track record in providing solutions to help our clients reduce risk and prevent, mitigate and resolve problems.

If you are interested in becoming part of a fast-growing company and helping shape its future, read on.

What a typical day will look like

As a Construction Graduate, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the largest Oil and Gas, Mining and Infrastructure projects in the Australian and Asia Pacific regions. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Helping senior team members in reviewing construction/engineering contracts
• Exposure to quantity surveying, cost management, contract administration, commercial or contract management, and forensic delay analysis
• Use of project management/planning software such as Primavera P6
• Supporting leading Quantum and Delay Experts involved in international arbitration and litigation
• Assisting senior members of the team involved in the preparation of contractual claims (for time and money) on construction and engineering projects
• Management/analysis of and/or manipulation of commercial information/cost data (MS Excel)

What will you get out of the Graduate Program

• Assigned buddy and coach to ensure a smooth transition to working life
• On-the-job training and coaching
• Support in undertaking an appropriate professional qualification
• The opportunity to work onsite with clients and stakeholders
• The opportunity to participate in business development and marketing activities
• You will be part of our Graduate Development Program – a learning curriculum designed to meet your needs

What will help you to become our Graduate

• Construction Management, Surveying, Law or building-related degree
• Soft skills, such as empathy and respect: the ability to understand and recognise clients' needs and work well with our people
• Some work experience in construction, mining, engineering or project-related roles is highly regarded
• An interest in construction law and dispute resolution, with a desire to pursue a career with a leading international construction consultancy
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• An interest in obtaining professional (chartered) status post qualification
• Proficiency with MS Office products, especially Excel
• This role will require travel to client and FTI offices
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia

Our Benefits

Apart from a structured career path and collaborative team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Flexible working arrangements. 
• Attractive remuneration, including discretionary bonuses available to all employees. 
• Financial support to obtain work-related professional qualification, such as 'MRICS' via the Royal Institution of Charted Surveyors
• Professional membership contributions and generous paid study leave (up to 12 days). 
• Monthly Health & Wellbeing program including fitness subsidies. 
• Annual paid volunteer hours. 
• Opportunity to join our Reconciliation Action Plan - working group; FTI's Women's Initiative Network (FTI WIN); Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging and Corporate Citizenship committees. 
• 35 hours per year for approved pro bono matters. 
• FTI Work Perks: our discount program that provides a wide range of corporate offers, savings and wellbeing resources. 
• Corporate matching for charitable donations. 
• Special leave - 2 days per year of a cultural or religious holiday that is not treated as a public holiday in Australia. 
• 18 weeks paid, gender-neutral parental leave with full superannuation contributions throughout paid and unpaid leave. 
• Employee Assistance Program ("EAP") – free to all employees and their immediate families. 
• Corporate discount available for health insurance, including dependent(s). 

How to Apply

When applying, please include your updated resume and your most recent transcript. Applications without a transcript are not considered.

Applications close on Sunday, 20 August. 

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 7,700 employees located in 31 countries, our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values.

FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been named the #1 Professional Services Firm on Forbes List of  America's Best Employers and the best firm to work by Consulting Magazine. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com  and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.