Frequency Reviews

After 2 years as a graduate, you have the possibility to be promoted to an Associate. From here, you can become a Senior associate. Then Executive associate. This is the highest level unless you buy shares and become a partner. As a associate you are running jobs, usually as an Engineers Representative. Here you organise and run site meetings, issue Contract instruction, send payment schedules out, Chair PCG meetings, organise PC documentation etc. As you become more senior (senior associate), you have more responsibility in terms of management in the team and company in terms of being Engineer to Contract on jobs, dealing with conflicts on jobs, ensuring company targets are met etc.

Seems like there are some really great ways Frequency engages with the community, such as sponsoring Civil Engineering at UoA and youth basketball

Frequency has a really amazing group of people. From the get-go I felt welcome and supported by everyone in the business, not just those in my project team. It's as easy to sit down and chat with a partner as it is with a graduate, resulting in an awesome atmosphere full of cooperation. Everybody is there to support each other, and make sure we are all producing the best work we can.

I think Frequency is a diverse workplace, which is a great way to draw experience from a variety of backgrounds.

Right from the beginning are working on large projects in a variety of sectors from transport to health alongside senior leaders so the day-to-day responsibilities are constantly changing depending on the projects you are working on which keeps the day interesting and challenging.

Management is impressive. There is no barrier to chatting with them and asking questions. I literally sit opposite a partner. We all have lunch together and just chat. They are super open and treat you like a human being. Super down to earth good people.

The Auckland Office location is in Eden Terrace, which is quite accessible to all forms of transport. However, there is limited car parks in the garage. There is a kitchen full of snacks and coffee which everyone is welcome to. The dress code is not fully corporate but for the males, you would need a dress shirt and slacks. On Fridays, we do have casual days but will still need to be appropriate for meetings etc.

The interview stage consisted of many steps, such as the initial video, followed by the Auckland grad day, then a final presentation. By doing this, it allowed the team to fully understand ourselves and choose the best fit for the role.

Pay is good for a graduate entry level, there are no bonus's (that I am aware of) but there are bi-annual performance reviews for pay rises. In the first 2 years as a graduate, these pay rises are set already.

There are various different development opportunities at Frequency including graduate forums where all graduates come together from around the country to attend business sessions (often focused on soft and technical skills) as well as formal training courses you are able to attend for technical skills and industry knowledge.

The company is very flexible with hours. You have the freedom to go to appointments outside of lunch time and will have no questions asked. As long as the 40 hours is completed at the end of the week, and all urgent (project/work) actions are complete, there are no issues.

Frequency started committing to the net zero movement this year.