Our Culture

Think Different.
Create Different.
Be Different.

At Xavier Knight, our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to providing a rewarding, supportive, and inclusive workplace by creating an environment where everyone feels valued and can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

We put people first – and this approach extends to the committed employees who make our organisation the progressive, proactive firm that it is. We invest heavily in the selection and development of our team to ensure that we amplify the outcomes of every project.

"Our values are at the heart of what makes us different. Embedded in our culture is the value of integrity and having the best interests of our people, clients and communities at heart".

Jyana Mareko, General Manager

XK is a company that thrives on innovation and creativity. We believe these qualities are generated through the input of diverse people, skills and different ways of thinking.

Over the last 10 years, XK has been providing innovative solutions to a wide range of engineering projects ranging from complex high-rise structures to smaller projects across a wide range of sectors, showcasing our team’s creative, innovative and smart skills.

Your Career at XK will see you work on complex and high-profile projects in an inclusive workplace environment. Championing diversity and creativity, we encourage our engineers to think like there is no box. We tackle complex problems with ingenuity to deliver optimum solutions.

XK is a dynamic, progressive engineering firm that is disrupting typical consultancies by challenging the status quo of our built environment. Part of embracing the XK Philosophy is to ensure that all team members have the opportunity to learn, develop, and grow in their professional and personal capacities.

Our Leadership team works closely with each team member and remains hands-on during all stages of a project, taking responsibility from project feasibility through to detailed design and completion of construction.

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional and Technical training
  • Mentoring
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Rewarding Programs
  • Social + sporting activities
  • Community / Pro bono work
  • Blood Donor Leave
  • Fun and flexible team culture

Job Opportunities

WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR TALENTED PEOPLE WHO ALIGN WITH OUR VISION & VALUES.

If you would like to be a part of a creative, dynamic and innovative group of people in a fun and rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you. Email us at info@xavierknight.com.au.

Internship Program

XK understand the importance of growth and learning in practice.

One of the important and exciting parts of our role at XK is to inspire the next generation of engineers and drafters while challenging them to be the best version of themselves. Our internship program is focused on giving students the best start as they embark on a rewarding career.

Students are selected in advance and have an opportunity to learn in both design and construction aspects of structural, civil and façade engineering. Those who excel in creative problem-solving, technical excellence and people centric communication, may have the opportunity to pursue a 12-month part-time role during their final year of study, with the potential for a full-time position at XK upon graduation.

HOW TO APPLY

  • 1st February 2024 – Applications open
  • 1st  June 2024 – Applications close

To apply for XK’s internship program, please email us at info@xavierknight.com.au 

Please note, due to the high volume of applications only successful applicants will be contacted.

“Building strong connections within our team and cultivating a positive work environment is the key to workplace happiness.”

Kathy Chehade, People Manager