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Junior Project Manager

Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia • Full-time
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About Us

At Burchills, our purpose is to make life easier and more rewarding for those creating great places of the future. From concept to completion, our consulting engineers and scientists deliver industry-leading engineering and environmental solutions, driven by a genuine passion for putting people first.

Headquartered on the Gold Coast, we operate across the Australian East Coast, with offices throughout Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales. We partner with private, institutional and government clients to deliver civil, structural, water, traffic, dilapidation and environmental engineering and scientific services.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Junior Project Manager to support the delivery of transport infrastructure projects for state and local government clients. This role is ideal for an early‑career civil engineer looking to transition into project management within a consultancy environment. You will assist with managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and stakeholder coordination across a range of infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with the planning, coordination, and delivery of transport infrastructure projects from concept through to completion.
  • Support delivery of small work packages and monitor progress against scope, budget, and program.
  • Assist with preparation of project management plans, schedules, cost estimates, risk registers, and progress reports.
  • Coordinate inputs from internal technical teams and external consultants.
  • Support liaison with state and local government stakeholders and participate in meetings and workshops.
  • Assist with contract administration, budget tracking, and management of variations.
  • Support risk management, quality assurance, document control, and compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and government requirements.

Why You’ll Love It Here!

At Burchills, we’re proud of a culture built on trust, flexibility, and support. We encourage people to grow their skills, take ownership of their work, and build meaningful, long-term careers. You’ll be part of a collaborative team contributing to projects that help shape better communities.

Why Choose Burchills?

  • A flexible, trust-based culture that supports autonomy and work-life balance
  • Six-monthly bonus structure
  • Supportive, family-friendly, values-driven culture
  • Complimentary coffee and a well-stocked office kitchen with a variety of snacks
  • Prime Brisbane CBD office centrally located above Post Office Square
  • Strong pipeline of diverse projects and a fast-paced delivery environment
  • 100% flexible working hours & location, but regular travel to Toowoomba is essential
  • Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Opportunities for career development, coaching, and mentoring
  • Work amongst collaborative, multidisciplinary teams across Civil, Water, Environmental and Traffic Engineering

 

Role Type

Permanent • Full-time • Experienced

Pay Rate

95000 AUD – 120000 AUD (Annum)

Company Overview

Burchills Engineering Solutions is a proudly local, employee-owned consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering innovative and practical solutions across South East Queensland and Northern NSW. Established in 1974, we bring together a multidisciplinary team of civil, structural, water, environmental, and traffic engineers who are passionate about shaping communities through quality design and trusted client partnerships. With offices in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Toowoomba and the Sunshine Coast, we support a diverse portfolio of urban development, infrastructure and environmental projects across Australia’s east coast. Our culture is friendly, flexible, and values-driven — built on teamwork, trust, continuous improvement, and doing what we say. We empower our people with genuine flexibility, strong career development pathways, mentoring, and opportunities for bonuses and shareholding. At Burchills, we’re committed to giving our team the experience they deserve — meaningful work, strong support, and a workplace where people enjoy what they do and feel proud of the impact they make.
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