Graduate Design / Project Manager

Lucid Consulting Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid seeks a Graduate Design Manager to join the Melbourne office and contribute to planning, coordination and delivery of multidisciplinary engineering projects within Defence. You will develop technical, project management and stakeholder engagement skills while working with experienced Design Managers and technical specialists.

You will gain exposure to Defence infrastructure projects and participate in meetings, documentation and client deliverables, building a solid foundation for a career

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a Design Management and Defence project environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• An interest in multidisciplinary project delivery and collaboration.
• A proactive attitude and enthusiasm for professional development.
• Australian Citizenship is required to support Defence projects and meet client security requirements

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams across Defence projects.
• Assist with project planning, design coordination and delivery activities.
• Work with internal teams, clients and project stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
• Contribute to project meetings, documentation and reporting.
• Assist in preparing scopes of work, technical reports and client deliverables.
• Support project programme, scope and budget reviews.
• Build understanding of Defence project requirements, standards and delivery processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and technical excellence across the team

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Willingness to learn

Organisational skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Proactive attitude

Australian citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Project Management or a related discipline

Job description

At Lucid, careers are built on clarity; clarity of purpose, opportunity, and impact. We’re a team that values connection, curiosity, and collaboration. You’ll find an energising environment, thoughtful leadership, and the tools to grow and thrive.

What this role is all about

We have an exciting opportunity for aGraduate Design Manager to join our Melbourne office.

Working within our Defence team, you'll support the planning, coordination and delivery of multidisciplinary engineering projects while developing your technical, project management and stakeholder engagement skills. You'll work alongside experienced Design Managers and technical specialists, gaining exposure to a wide range of Defence infrastructure projects.

How you’ll contribute day-to-day

• Support the coordination of multidisciplinary engineering teams across Defence projects.
• Assist with project planning, design coordination and project delivery activities.
• Work closely with internal teams, clients and project stakeholders to help achieve successful project outcomes.
• Contribute to project meetings, documentation and reporting.
• Assist in preparing scopes of work, technical reports and client deliverables.
• Support project programme, scope and budget reviews.
• Build your understanding of Defence project requirements, standards and delivery processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and technical excellence across the team.

What sets you up for success

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop within a Design Management and Defence project environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• An interest in multidisciplinary project delivery and collaboration.
• A proactive attitude and enthusiasm for professional development.
• Australian Citizenship is required to support Defence projects and meet client security requirements

Life at Lucid

At Lucid, our people do more than deliver projects; they shape outcomes that matter. Their curiosity, commitment, and drive to do things better are what set us apart. It’s why we’ve built a workplace where people can thrive, grow, and make an impact.

Lucid started in Adelaide with a simple belief; we could do things better. Not by being the biggest, but by being the most thoughtful, responsive, and grounded partner to our clients.

Today, we’re a team of 350+ people across Australia, united by a drive to turn complexity into clarity. Along the way, our people have opened new offices, led national projects, and grown from graduates to leader; shaping Lucid’s journey as they shaped their own.

Lucid’s culture is built on relationships; and creating an environment where people can do great work. It’s where curiosity is backed, initiative is supported, and growth isn’t just encouraged; it’s expected.

We’re a team that shares accountability.

Let's make it happen

At Lucid, we're committed to building a workplace where people are respected, supported and able to do their best work. We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and their families.

We don't use AI in our recruitment process, so our response times may occasionally be a little longer than others. We're a people-focused business and believe a person-to-person approach is the best way to connect, assess and support our candidates throughout their journey with Lucid.