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Career Objective
Final year UTS Civil and Environmental Engineering student seeking a graduate position in preconstruction, estimating, or site engineering. Bringing hands-on experience as a Building Cadet at Hansen Yuncken across Defence, Health, Education, and specialist laboratory projects, with developed capability in cost analysis, design coordination, and onsite delivery. Motivated to contribute technical, commercial, and sustainability-driven thinking to complex infrastructure projects while continuing to refine and expand my professional expertise.
Education
Bachelor of Civil and Environmental Engineering - University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Feb 2023 - Dec 2026 (expected)
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
- Hansen Yuncken Scholarship for Women in Construction and Engineering
- Software: MATLAB, Powerproject, Plaxis2D & SAP2000
- GPA Average (6.08)/WAM average (80.12)
NSW Higher School Certificate - Brigidine College, St Ives Jan 2017 – Dec 2022
- ATAR 81.0
- Information and Digital Technology Cert III
- 9th in state for Information and Digital Technology
Employment
Cadetship - Hansen Yuncken Nov 2024 – Present
- Supporting preconstruction, estimating, design coordination and site delivery across large-scale education, health, defence and advanced manufacturing projects.
- Exposure to diverse contract environments and high-value tenders, with growing responsibility in cost analysis and technical coordination.
- Proficient in CostX for take-offs and pricing, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) for document control and coordination, Navisworks and BIM platforms for model review and clash detection, and Microsoft Excel for cost analysis and reporting.
Carpentry - Earthly Concepts Dec 2023 – Present
- Gained hands-on experience in construction methods, material handling, and site coordination.
- Developed practical understanding of structural systems, precision measurement, and build sequencing.
- Collaborated with trades and contractors, strengthening communication and teamwork in multidisciplinary environments.
Kmart Manager 2020 Oct – 2024 Nov
- Led daily team operations, supervising staff and ensuring efficient store performance.
- Resolved team conflicts and fostered a collaborative, high-performance work environment.
- Identified operational inefficiencies, contributing to a 10% reduction in costs and improved profitability.
- Recognised by senior management for leadership capability and advancement potential.
Project Experience
Defence – Orchard Hills ~ $400M
- Supported BIM coordination and consultant documentation within a high-security infrastructure environment.
- Assisted with scope clarification and multidisciplinary coordination to maintain compliance and programme integrity.
UNSW Health Translation Hub ~ $380M
- Assisted with defect management and fit-out coordination during base build delivery.
- Gained exposure to formwork sequencing, critical services integration, and stakeholder coordination on a large-scale health facility.
Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF) ~ 170M
- Contributed to retender pricing following significant scope revision for a specialised semiconductor clean room facility.
- Liaised with subcontractors to realign trade packages and support accurate cost analysis in a complex procurement environment.
Macquarie Park High School ~ 200M
- Supported value engineering reviews of façade systems and material selections to enhance constructability and cost efficiency.
- Contributed to whole-of-life performance considerations, balancing design intent with commercial and sustainability objectives.
Technical and Transferable Skills
- Cost Analysis & Digital Tools: Proficient in CostX for take-offs and trade pricing, Microsoft Excel for structured cost modelling and analysis, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) for document management, Navisworks/BIM for model interrogation, and Asta Powerproject for programme review.
- Organisation & Time Management: Experienced in coordinating teams of 15+ individuals, managing competing priorities, and maintaining structured workflows under tight deadlines.
- Strong Work Ethic & Accountability: Reliable, disciplined, and proactive in meeting responsibilities while ensuring team alignment and task clarity.
- Communication & Emotional Intelligence: Able to adapt communication style to suit stakeholders, fostering effective collaboration and positive professional relationships.
- Adaptability & Self-Learning: Quick to acquire new technical and professional skills independently, demonstrating flexibility across preconstruction and site environments.
Referees
Available upon request