McNab Group
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    3.5(31 ratings)
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    3.5(31 ratings)
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    3.6(31 ratings)
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    3.9(31 ratings)
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    3.8(31 ratings)
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    5.0
    Contracts Administrator
    May 2025
    Brisbane QLD 40002 to 3 years in the role, former employee
    Great place to work, hard to make the jump into management.
    The good thingsCaring culture Expectation of performance Great management Varied projects Juniors roles progress well, good choice for a cadet, leading hand, apprentice, junior CA or foreman to build their experience whilst being supported.
    The challengesHard to progress into senior roles. Management are locked in and the majority are highly competent, which is incredibly rare. Its very hard to make that next step and is the reason why I left.
    1.0
    Contracts Administrator
    Apr 2025
    Brisbane QLD 40001 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Dissapointing experience. Unless you want to build sheds, not the place to be.
    The good thingsProcurepro. Based on site.
    The challengesProjects un resourced. 60 hrs wk. Do not lead by values - safety last, quality sometimes, care out the window when required. Management more concerned about turnover of $ instead of turnover of staff. HR is not your friend. Business over People always. Management don't listen & have a blame culture.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Foreman
    Apr 2025
    All Gold Coast QLDLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Lack of basic construction sequencing.
    The good things1 early day a week, though you need to fight for it , good culture for people.who fly und we the radar though long hours and lack of experience in their work force
    The challenges1. No planning 2. Preachy and non committal. 3. Manipulative. 4. No one wants to make a decision 5. Fear through out the workforce of senior staff. 6. Unwillingness to address issues within SPT due to fear.
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Recruitment Specialist
    Jun 2024
    Brisbane QLD 40001 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    The best employer I've had in my 20 year career.
    The good thingsExcellent inclusive working culture. You feel heard and valued. Senior leadership's values run through to the project and onsite teams.
    The challengesThe market is challenging but that's not a reflection of the business
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Recruitment Business Partner
    Oct 2023
    Brisbane QLD 4000Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Outstanding company where you can genuinely build a career!
    The good thingsAwesome culture. Entreprenurial way of working. Business wants people to bring new ideas & solutions. Diversity of projects are excellent. Safety at forefront of the business.
    The challengesNo major challenges outside of the normal industry challenges. When there is a challenge, solutions are quickly ascertained & implemented!
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Manager
    Jul 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Excellent culture and down to earth, present leaders. Agile and supportive of innovation and those who think differently.
    The good thingsGenuinely great people. And great projects and diversity of work. Offered a lot of flexibility in my role.
    The challengesTechnology systems - but these are improving. Not all the perks of a multi-national/national company but the pay is competitive and great culture offsets this.
    5.0
    Site Manager
    Feb 2021
    current employee
    Great place to be!
    The good thingsGreat team culture, everyone supports each other. Onboarding process is very thorough and feel part of the team straight away. Variety of projects that we build.
    The challengesLocation of some projects, too far from home.
    2.0
    Leading Hand/ Foreman
    Sep 2020
    5 to 6 years in the role
    Wiser for the experience but in hindsight should have stayed where I was.
    The good thingsEgo maniac upper management with large in office staff all busy working 5 days a week whilst on site averaging 60 hrs per week minimum.
    The challengesVery Clicky organization with HR being its Gestapo! High staff turnover as a result.
    10 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Administration Officer
    May 2020
    current employee
    Wouldn't want to work elsewhere
    The good thingsAmazing team, great social activities, always learning new things
    The challengesBrisbane traffic (nothing to do with the job!), can be very busy so some days are longer
    5.0
    Health Safety Environment and Quality Adviser
    Mar 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Great employer! Would work there again.
    The good thingsGreat employer. Very orientated to their people and supportive of family.
    The challengesWork life balance is a challenge. That is not Mcnab though. It is construction. Mcnab support as best as they can.
    4.0
    Site Manager
    Feb 2020
    It is a great place to work if you don't mind spending 55 - 65 hours a week away from your family plus travel.
    The good thingsWell resourced teams, good people, career progression & staff training. Staff are well supported and expected to do everything to the highest standard.
    The challengesDemanding work schedule and tight programmes, you are given the resources and there is no excuse not to get it done safely and to the highest possible standard.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Foreperson
    Dec 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    They have some great people working for them but when you are on the hit list your gone no matter what you have done previously
    The good thingsThey have some excellent projects on there books and uniforms for site staff . Some of the employees are great to work for.
    The challengesProjects are inadequately prepared before construction stage. This then puts pressure on the construction team to complete with no budget and cheap contractors this leads to conflict between site crews and office. Whenever someone goes on holidays very rare that they will have a job when they get back hence the lack of experienced office employees
    6 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Carpenter
    Nov 2019
    Toowoomba crew is great! Stay away from Brisbane
    The good thingsVariety of different buildings to work on
    The challengesUpper management, working to unrealistic timelines. They push push push jobs to get them done in record time and quality for client goes out the Window but management all give each other a pat on the back
    4 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Health Safety and Environment Adviser
    Nov 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Positive, dynamic business with proactive growth, which retains cohesive small business culture where everyone is valued.
    The good thingsTeamwork and support
    The challengesSome management and workers are too set in old ways, others keen to grow and adopt better practices
    5.0
    Contracts Administrator
    Nov 2019
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Overall very positive
    The good thingsProjects and career opportunities.
    The challengesGetting on the right projects
    5.0
    Senior Project Manager
    Jan 2019
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    A supportive environment for those motivated to achieve.
    The good thingsAutonomy in role, dynamic culture open to change.
    The challengesThe nature of the industry provides constant challenges. I have the complete backing of my senior management, and I feel supported to meet them all head-on.
    5.0
    Contracts Administrator
    Jan 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Great Culture, Great People and Opportunity for Growth.
    The good thingsMcNab have a great culture and support the growth of employees. The diversity of project that McNab undertake enables staff to gain experience in various types of construction.
    The challengesTight time frames on project
    5.0
    Contract Administrator
    Jan 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Legendary! McNab supports growth and is constantly touching base to ensure they are aiding in helping to achieving your goals.
    The good thingsMany people wouldn't be able to say they enjoy going to work each day however that isn't the case when working at McNab. The people and culture make the environment interesting and enjoyable. You will always be encouraged to step out of your comfort zone and experience new things to promote growth.
    The challengesLike any job, it has it's good and bad days however the support network at McNab has that family feel about it and you know that you will not face any challenges alone.
    5.0
    Contracts Administrator
    Jan 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Great
    The good thingsWork life balance compared to other QLD Construction Companies is second to none
    The challengesTough clients (always the way)
    5.0
    Contract Administrator
    Jan 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Above and beyond expectations
    The good thingsWell rounded company with a good work life balance
    The challengesNo challenges only learnings
    5.0
    Contracts Administrator
    Jan 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Would not ask for a better introduction to the industry.
    The good thingsMcNab is a great company that is supportive of each member in any role. There is fantastic opportunity to progress and take on new responsibilities. The culture is great and reflective of the company's approach to maintaining their 'legendary' status.
    The challengesChallenges in understanding and learning new systems. Plenty of support but can take some time to understand as a first timer.
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Snr. Project Manager
    Oct 2018
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Good for the experience but not for a long career
    The good thingsAutonomous roles, being site based had little to do with head office
    The challengesManagement and warm and fuzzy stuff, was told it looks bad if you don’t attend their social functions
    4 people found this helpful
    1.0
    HSE Advisor
    Aug 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    One of biggest regrets was taking a Job with Mcnab. Safety is defiantely not prioity
    The good thingsWorking with a colleague from a previous business.
    The challengesWorking with management teams that did not adequate skills or experience. Management team took credit for work they did not complete. Poor organisation.
    4 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Office staff
    Jul 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Sink or swim attitude
    The good thingsAll sounds good in the beginning
    The challengesSupport from management and high staff turnover
    4 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Project Manager
    Feb 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Enjoyed my time at McNab
    The good thingsGreat Culture most people very friendly and supportive.
    The challengesHead Office in the West End
    5.0
    Senior Payroll Officer
    Jan 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Amazing wonderful time professionally enjoyed every minute and every person I worked with
    The good thingsEverything, the people, the greatest & most friendly culture in every way, wonderful & approachable management, training & development, expertise that was shared with you, everyone was equal
    The challengesSaying goodbye to everyone (contract role)
    3.0
    Senior Payroll Officer
    Aug 2017
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Ordinary
    The good thingsIts a job. The people in the department that I worked in were good, however the management was terrible.
    The challengesYou have to teach yourself everything
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Mobilisation coordinator
    Sep 2016
    Not a good company to work for
    The good thingsAble to learn a new skill
    The challengesNot always getting correct help an information
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Estimator
    Feb 2016
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Excellent Construction with good values and long term plan.
    The good thingsClose working environment, everyone look out for each other.
    The challengesOccassionly travel to head office in Toowoomba which it is a long journey
    4.0
    Administration assistant
    Sep 2015
    Great atmosphere, great people rewarding and challenging work.
    The good thingsMake you feel welcome, as new employee everyone happy to assist unt you find your feet
    The challengesGetting approvals in timely manner
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