CadetSummerSchool
Hutchies' Cadet Summer School is a 14-week accelerated program that runs from November to February each year.
Led by Hutchies’ experts, the program is packed with real, practical content drawn from more than a century of hands-on experience. Each session is engaging, relevant and focused on the day-to-day skills that matter on site and in the office.
This is a paid opportunity. At the end of the program, suitable cadets will be offered a place in Hutchies’ Cadetship – starting straight away.
Our Cadetship is designed to complement your university studies. It’s flexible, hands-on and tailored to your schedule.
#How to apply
Applications for Hutchies' Summer School are open during the middle of the year. Keep an eye out for our next intake.
35+
Expert presenters
99%
Satisfaction rating
30+
Site visits
#Reviews
Mikayla Daley
2025/26 Summer School Participant
"I applied for Summer School to bridge the gap between university and the construction industry. The program gave me hands-on exposure to live projects, planning, procurement, site coordination and the day-to-day work of project teams. What stood out most was Hutchies' culture and the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals while building lasting industry connections. Summer School showed me skills and insights you simply can't learn in the classroom and gave me the confidence to start my career. Just apply, you've got nothing to lose and a huge amount to gain."
Paul Erasmus
2025/26 Summer School Participant
"Summer School gave me the chance to experience the construction industry firsthand and see what a career in construction can look like. Over the 14-week program, we covered more than 25 topics, visited 25 live projects, and worked across five different teams. Seeing projects at various stages, learning from experienced company members, and exploring different roles helped me understand how the industry operates day to day. The program showed me there is far more to construction than university can teach and confirmed my career choice. It also introduced me to Hutchies’ culture, people, and opportunities, ultimately leading me to join as a Cadet."
Rhys Butler
2025/26 Summer School Participant
"I applied for Hutchies Summer School to put what I was learning at university into practice and gain real industry experience. The program gave me exposure to a wide range of projects, teams and live project environments across the business. One highlight was visiting Royale, a 39-storey residential tower in Surfers Paradise, which is now my team's project. Working alongside experienced professionals and contributing to real tasks gave me insights you simply can't get in the classroom. Summer School is a great way to kick-start a career in construction, build industry connections and see the many opportunities available at Hutchies."
Isaac Andrasescu
2024/25 Summer School Participant
“When I saw the opportunity to join Hutchies as a cadet, I couldn’t say no. I just had to do it. The highlight of the program for me would have to be the site visits. You get to see so many different sites and the fact that you just get to walk through them with the site manager and ask questions, you really learn a lot about projects.”
Renee Pihan
2024/25 Summer School Participant
“I was motivated to join Hutchies Cadet program because I saw it online, I thought it would be an awesome way to get my foot at the door and have some practical experience for construction. One of the highlights was that we had a hands-on day where we got to use power tools and build a little house.”
Hands-on learning
“I thought the tasks would be straightforward, but I was quickly humbled by how challenging they actually were. Every measurement must be exact. The precision is intense – every line, drawing or cut has to be perfect because one mistake can ruin the whole process."
— Bridget Mulvenna / Summer School Participant
#Topics
Our aim is to mould our newest minds into the best future contract administrators, project managers, estimators, design managers, or team leaders.
Over 14 weeks the program covers:
1. Induction
6. Head contracts
11. Sub-contracts
16. Construction planning
21. Payments
26. Disputes
2. Safety
7. Project start-up
12. Sub-contract departures
17. Programming (3 sessions)
22. Forecasting
27. Personality profiling and communications
3. Read and interpret plans
8. Document control
13. Excel for construction
18. Delays
23. Time management
28. Commissioning and completion
4. Working with power tools
9. Scope of works
14. Quality (3 sessions)
19. Variations
24. Meetings
29. Managing defects
5. Estimating (3 sessions)
10. Quote vetting and award
15. Design management
20. Payment claims
25. Meetings
Plus 25 site visits.
#Hosts
WarrenBelford
NationalCadet&FutureLeadersCoordinator
KatrinaStack
PeopleSupportManager
HarryWhite
NationalCommercialManager
#Presenters
Harleigh Venables
Head of Communications
Joined Hutchies 2015
Richard Boyes
Project Manager
Joined Hutchies 2018
Josh Chau
National Quantity Surveying Manager
Joined Hutchies 2019
Lyndon Christian
Team Leader
Joined Hutchies 2007
Murray Creevey
Regional Construction Manager
Joined Hutchies 2021
Rhett Falchi
Construction Manager
Joined Hutchies 2009
Mitch Grimmer
Team Leader
Joined Hutchies 2016
Alan Gscheidle
Project Manager
Joined Hutchies 2013
Monique Hamilton
National Post Completion Manager
Joined Hutchies 2018
Bree Hoek
Post Completion Commercial Manager
Joined Hutchies 2007
Ogi Latinovic
National Design Manager
Joined Hutchies 2017
Michael Lawlor
National Design Manager
Joined Hutchies 2016
Sean Lees
Team Leader
Joined Hutchies 2013
Adam Luxton
Services & Commissioning Manager
Joined Hutchies 2018
Owen Lyden
National Program Manager
Joined Hutchies 2021
Oliver Macklin
Contract Administrator
Joined Hutchies 2019
Simon McGilvray
Estimator
Joined Hutchies 2011
Tim McGregor
Team Leader – Construction Support
Joined Hutchies 2004
Cy Milburn
Team Leader
Joined Hutchies 2006
Desmier Nairn
Director
Joined Hutchies 2015
Tim O'Connor
Financial Controller
Joined Hutchies 2014
Marc Pennisi
Contract Manager
Joined Hutchies 2011
Paul Pereira
Business Systems Manager
Joined Hutchies 2001
Ed Peryman
Design Manager
Joined Hutchies 2017
Duy Phan
Project Manager
Joined Hutchies 2010
Matt Preston-Smith
Project Manager
Joined Hutchies 2015
Lyeal Raggatt
Contract Manager
Joined Hutchies 2014
Frank Rogers
Senior Project Manager
Joined Hutchies 2011
Shannon Scott
National HSE Coordinator
Joined Hutchies 2013
Sarah Smith
Contract Administrator
Joined Hutchies 2010
Jamie Spooner
HSE Systems Manager
Joined Hutchies 2012
Owen Valmadre
Director & CFO
Joined Hutchies 2003
Nicolas Weisbach
Senior Contract Administrator
Joined Hutchies 2015
