Lucid Consulting Australia

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Adventurous careers. Empowered journeys. Genuine connection.

At Lucid, your potential meets opportunity. We're an employee-owned engineering and advisory firm where you'll gain exposure to complex projects, learn from industry leaders, and develop the skills to build a rewarding career. Bring your curiosity, ambition and passion for problem-solving, and we'll provide the support and opportunities to help you grow.

What This Role is About

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Design Manager to join our Perth 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.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, 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.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to launch your career with a national, employee-owned consultancy and a collaborative, supportive team.
• A structured career development pathway focused on building your technical, project delivery and leadership skills.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, including participation in our mentoring and internal training programs.
• Exposure to an exciting and diverse range of projects across multiple sectors.
• Opportunities to learn from experienced industry professionals and build your professional network.
• Flexible work arrangements in line with our Agile Working Policy.
• Employee Profit Sharing Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Social Clubs and team events.
• A positive and inclusive workplace culture where your growth is supported from day one.

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 leaders, shaping Lucid's journey as they shaped their own.

Ready to Help Us Create a Better World?

Lucid is committed to creating a Better World. As a team member, you'll play an important role in supporting our sustainability goals, Reconciliation Action Plan and inclusive workplace culture. You'll also have access to mentoring, structured development opportunities and support from experienced professionals across the business.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please apply online or contact zoe.isgrove@lucidconsulting.com.au. We look forward to welcoming you to the team!