Kickstart your career with Beca’s Graduate programme, where learning meets real-world impact. Join a supportive team, tackle exciting challenges, and help us make everyday better from day one.

Applications for our Graduate Programme open on March 16th, 2026

Our career development philosophy is simple: you own your own career!

Over our Graduate programme, we have everything set up so you can drive your own success within a positive and supportive environment over a two year programme.

We believe the best place to learn is on the job, so you can expect to work on real jobs for our clients - right from the start. You'll get ongoing support from experienced mentors, development opportunities, networking events and access to an established and active professional community.

There really is no better place to kickstart your career and start making everyday better.

Applications for our Graduate Programme open on March 16th, 2026

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How do applications work?

1 | Apply online

1 | Apply online

You’ll need to upload your cover letter, CV and academic transcript (we know this won't be your official one, so just send us where you are at so far). Applications close on March 29th, so be sure to apply in time.

2 | Applicant screening begins

2 | Applicant screening begins

Once applications have closed, all applications will be reviewed and then shortlisted by our team. If we’re progressing with your application, we’ll invite you to our kickoff session. If your application isn’t successful, we will be sure to let you know via email.

3 | Kick-off sessions

3 | Kick-off sessions

Before all interviews begin, shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to come to a one-hour virtual session hosted before the interviews where you can learn more about Beca.

4 | Interviews

4 | Interviews

This is where it gets exciting! We want to know more about you, what you like to do outside of university and why you want to join Beca. 

5 | Employment offers

5 | Employment offers

We'll contact you as soon as a decision has been made. If you're offered a job, we will complete a reference check and then send your formal offer online through your candidate profile. 

6 | Onboarding

6 | Onboarding

We're looking forward to welcoming you to Beca! Most of our Graduates commence from February/March. A support person will be there to support you to ensure you’ll feel part of the team from day one.

FAQs

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Applications for the 2026 Graduate Programme open on March 16th 2026, and run until March 29th 2026.

Our Graduate Development Programme is a two-year journey designed to set you up for a successful and fulfilling career with us.

That depends on the needs across our business each year. In the past we’ve taken a mixture of engineering students with an interest in civil, electrical, geotechnical, geology, software, mechanical, structural, transportation. Some years we also take survey, GIS, planning, HR, quantity surveying and project management students. We'll share the locations and positions on our website when applications open - follow our Grad Instagram for updates!

We’ve got over 1,500 technical gurus, so you'll have the opportunity to work alongside some of the best in the industry. You will gain invaluable consulting experience from our multidisciplinary support network. Plus, you will get exposure to a huge range of markets, from water, defence, education, healthcare, transportation and infrastructure, to food and beverage and power – helping you decide what interests you!

Awards badge, from Prosple reads "Australia's top 100 graduate employers" followed by highlighted text "Top 50 employer overall grade"

Top 50 Australian Employer

Awarded by Prosple for 2026

NZ's 2nd Best Graduate Employer in Engineering Consulting

And 8th place for NZ's Best Graduate employer overall. Awarded by Prosple in 2025.

Australia's Best Graduate Employer in Engineering Consulting

Awarded by Prosple in 2025

Top 10 NZ Employer

Awarded by Randstad in 2024, based on 3832 Kiwi surveyed.

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