High-quality construction project delivery
Bulk earthworks, civil construction, road, rail and mining projects, managed and delivered in-house from start to finish, safely, on time and on budget.
In operation for over
50 years.
We’ve been doing this day in, day out, since 1976.
Delivering projects that seamlessly integrate expertise, safety, and precision — in partnership with Australia's most trusted names in mining and civil construction.
IMA Ramp Bulk Earthworks
Eastern Leases & J-Quarry Haul Roads
Bruce Highway Cooroy to Curra Section D1 Bulk Earthworks
50+
460+
100%
What sets us apart
Civil construction, mining, and bulk earthworks managed completely in house
What sets us apart in the civil construction industry is that we own all of our own plant and manage and deliver projects in-house.
- Experienced team of management, engineers, operators, surveyors and maintenance staff
- The largest civil earthmoving fleet in Australia
- The largest scraper fleet in the southern hemisphere
- We thrive on remote and challenging sites because we understand the need for careful planning, organisation and logistics.
What we build
What to expect
When patterning with QH&M BIRT
integrity
Founded by Quentin Birt in 1973, we built this business on a simple principle — we do what we say. When we commit to a price, we stick to it. When we commit to a deadline, we meet it. No surprises, no excuses.
Certainty of outcome
We own all of our own plant and employ all of our own people. That means complete control over every project — no subcontractors, no delays, no unexpected costs. Just reliable delivery, every time.
Safety
Safety isn't a box we tick for compliance. It's a culture we build from the ground up on every project. Because at QBirt, our people always come first — on every site, every day.
Delivering for 50 years
The QBirt Story
QBirt, also known as Q H & M Birt, has been successfully delivering civil construction projects for more than 50 years.
We employ all of our own people. We own all of our own plant. Our team is highly skilled and experienced.
At QBirt, we work on some of the biggest civil construction projects in Australia, and we’re proud to attract the very best to work with us.
We’ve been doing this day in, day out for decades, and this is reflected in the quality of our outcomes.
CURRENT Projects
BS1 Mine Plant Bulk Earthworks – East
QH&M BIRT was engaged for the development of a greenfield satellite mine, supporting the delivery of high-grade ore to the Brockman 4 Mine from 2027 onwards.
CURRENT Projects
Hope Downs 1 Sustaining Project
QH&M BIRT was engaged to deliver the development of the Bedded Hill Top and Hope Downs 2 ore bodies, together with a long-term road train route designed to sustain production at the HD1 Operation.
CURRENT Projects
Fimiston III TSF Project
QH&M BIRT was engaged to construct a new three-cell Tailings Storage Facility to accommodate increased FIM process plant throughput and support the long-term operation of the asset.
CURRENT Projects
Ima Ramp Bulk Earthworks
QH&M BIRT was engaged for the construction of a new in-pit ramp, haul roads, access roads and supporting earthworks, including mine waste removal and the delivery of high-grade ore to stockpiles, to sustain the current mine capacity.
CURRENT Projects
E31 Open Pit Mining North Parkes
QH&M BIRT was engaged for the concurrent development of the E31 and E31 North orebodies, supporting the extraction of gold, copper and silver-bearing ore through large-scale surface mining operations.
CURRENT Projects
MRA2C Project
QH&M BIRT was engaged for the realignment of Walker Creek, providing access to additional mining resource zones while supporting the operation’s long-term productivity and low operating cost base.
CURRENT Projects
Bruce Highway Cooroy to Curra Section D1 Bulk Earthworks
QH&M BIRT was engaged for the 11-kilometre realignment of the Bruce Highway between Cooroy and Curra, delivering critical infrastructure to improve safety, connectivity and traffic flow.
CURRENT Projects
Gemco Mining
QH&M BIRT was engaged to deliver mining services for the GEMCO Operations, supporting the safe and efficient extraction of mineral resources.
CURRENT Projects
Eastern Leases & J-Quarry Haul Roads
QH&M BIRT was engaged to deliver two concurrent haul road projects, constructing a 12.5-kilometre haul road to the Eastern Leases and a 3.8-kilometre haul road to J Quarry, enabling the safe and efficient extraction and transport of ore.
CURRENT Projects
Tailings Storage Facility (TSF13)
QH&M BIRT was engaged to deliver the construction of a new Tailings Storage Facility, providing critical infrastructure to support the continued operation of the GEMCO manganese mine.
CURRENT Projects
Eliwana Rail
QH&M BIRT was engaged for the construction of 72 kilometres of new rail alignment to sub-ballast level, supporting the delivery of critical rail infrastructure.
CURRENT Projects
Cannington Cell 1 Buttress Works
QH&M BIRT was engaged for the construction of an earthfill buttress to the existing Cell 1 Tailings Dam, enhancing the stability and long-term performance of the facility.
CURRENT Projects
Tailings Storage Facility (TSF18)
QH&M BIRT was engaged for the raise of the existing sands Tailings Storage Facility, supporting the continued operation and long-term capacity of the site.
CURRENT Projects
Toowoomba Second Range Crossing
QH&M BIRT was engaged for the construction of an 8-kilometre section of the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing, including a new four-lane divided highway and the realignment of local roads.
CURRENT Projects
Amrun Bulk Earthworks
QH&M BIRT was engaged to deliver the major bulk earthworks package for the new Amrun Bauxite Mine, including the placement of more than 4 million cubic metres of engineered fill.
We believe in doing right by our clients
There are no surprises when you work with us. We do what we say we will, for the price we commit to, and within the timeframes we promise.
Our work is always the very best in quality and predictability because it’s done in-house by our own experienced team and our own plant.
We value our clients’ money as if it were our own and take a collaborative approach to getting the best outcomes for all. It’s one of our main strengths.
So when you work with us, you get a partner that you can rely on for high-quality project delivery, from start to finish.
Our secret is in our team
Our people are the best in the business
From our management team, project administrators and head office staff, engineers and surveyors through to our plant operators, machinery workshop staff and HSE advisors, we take a huge amount of pride in our team.
We do end-to-end project management and delivery of major construction projects across Australia, and have a large team of experts that make this possible.
We’re proud to say that we attract the best to work with us.
Delivering projects right across Australia
We have team members all over Australia and fly our personnel to our sites from all major airports. This means that we can deliver projects all over Australia, from remote to metro.
Get in touch with our leading civil construction team today
Whether you’re a professional in our field looking to embark on a truly rewarding career, an existing client who wants to get started on a new project or you’re a potential client looking to learn more — get in touch with our team today. We’d love to hear from you.