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About the Role
This role sits at the interface of design, construction and assurance, where sound engineering judgement directly impacts safety, capability and project outcomes. You will act as a senior structural authority, working closely with construction teams, clients and stakeholders to resolve complex technical challenges and ensure structural works are delivered safely, compliantly and efficiently. As a Principal, you will also play a key role in technical governance, discipline leadership, mentoring senior engineers, and supporting major bids and pursuits, helping shape how KBR delivers defence infrastructure into the future.
Responsibilities
- Provide senior structural engineering leadership across complex buildings and defence infrastructure projects
- Act as a senior structural authority, advising on design intent, constructability, sequencing and risk
- Review and approve structural designs, shop drawings, construction methodologies, ITPs and temporary works
- Resolve complex structural and constructability issues arising during construction
- Ensure structural works are delivered in line with programme, budget, quality and safety requirements
- Work closely with construction teams, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Champion safety leadership and ensure compliance with WHS, Defence site and regulatory requirements
- Represent KBR in client, contractor and regulator meetings
- Provide mentoring and technical guidance to engineers, reviewing outputs and supporting development
- Contribute to discipline standards, technical assurance frameworks and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support tenders, proposals and client engagements with senior technical input
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
- Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) with Engineers Australia
- RPEQ, RPEV or equivalent registration, or willingness to obtain if required
- Extensive experience delivering structural engineering services within regulated environments
- Strong background in complex buildings and/or defence infrastructure projects
- In‑depth knowledge of Australian Standards, construction compliance and assurance processes
- Proven ability to exercise authoritative engineering judgement in complex, high‑risk situations
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with confidence engaging senior clients and stakeholders
- A collaborative mindset with sound commercial awareness
- Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence security clearance is required
Skills
- Structural engineering
- Leadership
- Communication
- Client engagement
- Stakeholder engagement
- Commercial awareness
- Technical governance
- Discipline leadership
- Mentoring
- Bid support
- Proposal support
Location
- Adelaide, SA
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Principal
- Senior
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
- Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)
- RPEQ or RPEV registration
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Ongoing professional development pathways
- Support toward Chartered status
About the Company
- KBR is continuing to expand its Adelaide team.
- At KBR, you’ll be part of a forward‑thinking team delivering some of Australia’s most complex infrastructure projects.
- We’re investing in the future of South Australia — and you’ll be at the heart of it.
- You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, high‑impact work that shapes critical Defence and national infrastructure, leaving a lasting legacy in the region.
- Our KBR Values — We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower, We Are a Team of Teams — reflect our people‑centric culture and the way we work.
- Our strong organisational culture and genuine focus on our people are key drivers of our success.