“I’m Andy, currently pursuing my Master’s in Structural Engineering at UNSW. I completed my Bachelor’s at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and spent five years working in the construction industry in Hong Kong.”

Andy joined us with strong technical knowledge and global experience—but like many international students and graduates, he was keen to understand how the engineering industry works in Australia.

“During my internship, I gained valuable insight into the construction industry in Sydney and Australia more broadly, especially in understanding the development process and local regulations.”

Through our structured training program, Andy closely assisted our team across a variety of tasks,

• Assisting with responses to client queries
• Assistance with document preparation and drawings for DA (Development Application) and CC (Construction Certificate) submissions
• Helping compile information for dilapidation reports
• Observing and learning how local engineering standards and planning frameworks shape every project

Our one-on-one mentoring approach helped Andy bridge the gap between international experience and Australian industry expectations.

“The mentoring program was particularly helpful in giving me a clearer picture of an engineer’s role in Sydney and in highlighting the differences in workplace culture between Australia and Hong Kong.”