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Congratulations Joe Thorpe on Your Promotion to Senior Consultant!
Congratulations Joe Thorpe on Your Promotion to Senior Consultant!
about 1 month ago By Emily Harris
Off the back of yesterday's promotion news, we are excited to announce that another member of our Melbourne Design & Build office (this time within our engineering team) has been promoted to Senior Consultant! A massive congratulations to consultant Joe Thorpe, who is successfully carving out a space within the Victorian civil construction space and has developed a number of loyal relationships with candidates and clients alike, who will now repeatedly look to him when working on roles within civil construction. To celebrate this incredible achievement, we asked Joe a few questions surrounding his recent promotion; what does this promotion signify, what are his goals moving forward and the exciting new roles he is working on at the moment. See his answers below:
Congratulations again, Joe!
Congratulations on your promotion! What does becoming a senior consultant mean for you?
It’s great to have hard work recognised and being promoted to senior consultant is a good reflection of that. I think it highlights my knowledge within the market, but it also means that I can offer training and help other consultants at Design & Build.
What made you decide to pursue a career in recruitment?
Recruitment can often take some flack, but it’s a great career path. It’s a rollercoaster ride, with many ups and downs but the possibilities and rewards for your hard work are endless.
What first drew you to Design & Build?
I was initially referred to Design & Build by Ed, who joined a few months before me. Design & Build has a strong brand within the market, and with over 15 years of experience, I knew I was joining a reputable company. Design & Build also has a strong focus on training and development with an excellent coach in Leanne. Her support and guidance has massively helped me in gaining my promotion. To top it off, Design & Build offers a flexible working schedule means I can start or finish work early depending on what I have going on that day and head to the gym on my lunch break.
"Congratulations Joe Thorpe on your promotion to senior consultant. Your hard work and effort has been immense since joining Design and Build and the results have been clear to see. We’re looking forward to seeing you continue the development of the civil contracting space and have no doubts that you will achieve great things, whilst establishing a team around you."
Blair Hickman - Victorian State Manager, Design & Build
What’s your favourite part of working in Recruitment?
Building relationships with candidates and clients to achieve solid outcomes.
What’s been your favourite part of working at Design & Build to date?
I’d be lying if I didn’t say the company-wide trip to Hamilton Island, but there are many other favourite memories while working at D&B including numerous restaurant trips and a helicopter ride to the Yarra Valley!
You’re currently working in the Civil Construction/Engineering space. What are you hoping for your clients and candidates in these industries for the year ahead?
The Civil Construction/Engineering space is probably as busy as it’s ever been but that doesn’t come with its own challenges. Clients are facing a huge candidate shortage in Victoria at the moment, so an influx of candidates wouldn’t go astray...
Now that you’ve moved into a senior consultant role, what’s next? Do you have any key goals for the year ahead?
I’d love to continue to develop my career further, and the opportunity to build my own team within Design & Build. There’s a lot of opportunity within the civil space at the moment so it would be good to have a team underneath me to really increase our standing within the market.
Do you have any exciting roles you’re currently working on?
I’m currently looking for a Senior Project Engineer to work regionally on a major infrastructure project in Kilmary, near Sale, where you’ll be working on a $20m package!
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Senior Pavement Engineer
MelbourneDesign & Build are working with a leading infrastructure services company in Australia & New Zealand who pride themselves on working smart, safely and sustainably. We're looking for a Senior Pavement Engineer to join the team to work on the Western Roads Upgrade, one of Melbourne's most exciting projects. Based in the Western suburbs, you'll be a in charge of data analysis and modelling to ensure that the right treatment is applied, leading to lowest whole of lifecycle cost and sustainable long-term maintenance for the asset. What's on offer Highly competitive salary dependent on experience Flexible working situation Excellent growth and development opportunities available for a leading contractor Range of company benefits including health, insurance, banking, flights, accommodation and much more Role & Responsibilities Analyse and review pavement information including but not limited to historical treatments, condition data Provide advice and management of specialised and detailed pavement testing requirements to manage the pavement assets more effectively Assist in detail scoping and treatment selection Quality control and assurance of the work delivered is to the scope, meeting standards set by DoT documentation and contractual requirements Management of Quality Systems About You Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering and pavement engineering A minimum of 10 years of civil engineering experience in roads and pavement infrastructure with extensive knowledge of pavement treatments, sealing and asphalting products and practices. Experience in whole of life cycle asset management Understanding of with Road Management Act, Road Management Plan and asset maintenance works Expert knowledge in pavement design process, construction and maintenance best practice to advise on pavement treatments Pavement modelling skills not essential but highly regarded. Deep understanding of DoT design and construction standards Interested? Contact Joe on 0481 748 001 / joe@designandbuild.com.au for more information or Apply online below now. All applications will be held in the strictest confidence.
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Site Engineer - Civil
MelbourneDesign & Build are currently working closely with a growing contractor who are looking to bring on a Site Engineer to work on their rapidly growing pipeline of projects. Formed in 2016, the company are aiming to change the way civil projects are run and offer an inclusive and welcoming culture. You will have the opportunity to join a company who have exciting plans for the future, and provide employees an excellent chance to grow and develop. If you have strong career aspirations and have the right attitude to succeed, the company will offer help and guidance to reach those goals. About the role - You'll gain invaluable experience on varied projects - civil works, utilities, structural, substations and terminals. - You will have the chance to get involved in every aspect of the project. - You will be providing help and assistance to the current Engineering department - You will have a close relationship with the PM and Director - Salary $80k-$100k depending on experience - Fully serviced company vehicle - The office is based in SE Melbourne About you - 1 -3 years' experience - Experience working on substations and terminals would be highly advantageous - Excellent communication skills - Ability to work well within a team - Genuine desire to grow and develop your career For more information, contact Joe on 0481 748 001 or joe@designandbuild.com.au or Apply Online below.