Graduate Civil Engineer – Project Management & Coordination

BenchHDC – Adelaide, South Australia

BenchHDC is an established South Australian company with over 17 years of experience, specialising in horizontal directional drilling (HDD), underground infrastructure and associated civil construction works.

We are seeking a motivated, degree-qualified Graduate Civil Engineer to join our growing team in a newly created role offering broad exposure to project management, administration and construction operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist with horizontal directional drilling project management and coordination.

- Support project planning, scheduling and delivery.

- Undertake project administration, reporting and documentation.

- Assist with tender preparation, estimating and procurement.

- Manage quality assurance and compliance documentation.

- Liaise directly with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

- Support the drilling manager with day-to-day operational coordination and problem-solving.

- Conduct site inspections and monitor project progress.

- Work closely with senior management across various aspects of the business.

Qualifications & Experience

- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (Bachelor's degree or equivalent recognised in Australia).

- Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

- Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

- Good computer skills and attention to detail.

- A practical approach to problem-solving and willingness to take initiative.

- Previous civil construction or directional drilling experience is advantageous but not essential.

- Enthusiastic about learning and developing a long-term career within the industry.

Employment Arrangement

- Full-time, permanent position based in Adelaide, South Australia.

- Competitive salary negotiated according to qualifications and experience.

- Relaxed, friendly and supportive working environment.

- Flexible working arrangements where operationally practical.

- Combination of office-based responsibilities and site visits.





- Direct access to senior management, with ongoing mentoring and support.

- Opportunities for professional development and increasing responsibility.

Why Join BenchHDC?

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate civil engineer to gain broad, hands-on experience within an established and growing specialist directional drilling company.

Unlike larger organisations, you will be involved in multiple aspects of the business, working directly with experienced management and participating in projects from tender preparation through to completion.

What We Offer

- Industry Training: No previous directional drilling experience required. Full industry-specific training and guidance will be provided.

- Career Development: Opportunity to progress into project engineering, project management and operational leadership roles.

- Variety: Exposure to technical, commercial, administrative and operational aspects of civil infrastructure construction.

- Newly Created Position: Opportunity to help shape the role and grow professionally as BenchHDC expands.

- Supportive Culture: A relaxed and friendly workplace where initiative, common sense and a willingness to learn are valued.

- Practical Experience: Direct involvement in real construction projects rather than being confined to a traditional office-based engineering role.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a motivated, degree-qualified graduate civil engineer with good communication skills, a willingness to learn and a practical approach to problem-solving.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, adaptable, organised and interested in developing a long-term career in civil construction, project management and underground infrastructure.

Previous construction or directional drilling experience is not essential. We place greater value on a positive attitude, initiative and a genuine willingness to learn.

Join Our Team

If you are a graduate civil engineer looking for an prospect to gain practical experience, work directly with senior management and develop your career within a specialist civil construction company, we encourage you to apply.

📌 Civil Engineer / Graduate (Adelaide)
🏢 Bench Excavation and Civil Construction
📍 Adelaide