Adelaide, AUS
21 hours ago
Discipline Manager – Water, Environment and Industrial
Title: Discipline Manager – Water, Environment and Industrial Are you a leader of large teams or a Principal or Senior Engineer ready to lead a passionate team, deliver meaningful infrastructure projects, and leave a lasting impact on SA’s built environment? South Australia is on a steep growth trajectory. We’re looking for a Discipline Manager – Water, Environment & Industrial who’s excited to guide and grow a talented team, engage in hands-on technical leadership, and contribute to projects that span the water, defence, buildings, industrial, transport and civil infrastructure sectors. This is more than a management role—it’s your chance to bring people together, build belonging, and grow professionally while delivering projects that matter. Position Overview: You’ll be at the heart of a high-performing, collaborative team, mentoring future leaders, shaping technical excellence, and directly influencing outcomes across iconic projects. As both a people and technical leader, you’ll be empowered to: + Lead a high-performing team with a focus on safety, wellbeing, collaboration, and impact. + Create a positive and thriving culture through meaningful work and tailored development pathways. + Influence the future of our business through strategic workforce planning, business improvement, and client-facing work. + Bring people together—you’ll shape a team culture where everyone feels they belong and can thrive by driving team engagement, career growth and capability development. + Deliver technically excellent designs and guide project teams through all phases—from concept to delivery. + Engage with clients and stakeholders to develop tailored solutions, prepare proposals and support business growth. + Managing project budgets, team resources, and ensuring the highest standard of delivery. Skills & Experience Required: + A degree in Chemical Engineering, or a Mechanical Engineering discipline. Postgraduate qualifications are highly regarded. + 15+ years of consulting/design experience. + A collaborative approach to leadership and problem-solving. Chartered Engineer (CPEng) status (or ability to attain within 6 months). + Proven experience managing teams and delivering complex projects. + Technical expertise in water, defence and/or industrial infrastructure, complemented by a well-connected business network in SA to help strengthen and grow our local capability. + Excellent communication skills, with the ability to mentor and inspire others. Why join KBR: Our KBR Values - We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower, We Are a Team of Teams – these values embody our people centric organisation. At KBR, we don’t just talk about culture—we live it. + Connect with diverse thinkers and passionate collaborators across our Australian and global teams. + Belong to a workplace where your voice matters, and your impact is valued. + Grow your career with ongoing opportunities to lead, learn, and push boundaries. What We Offer: + A supportive team where leadership is human, not hierarchical. + Flexible work options that suit your lifestyle. + Meaningful, high-impact projects across a variety of sectors. + Leadership and technical development programs to support your growth. Ready to shape the built environment and your future? Apply now and help us build a better tomorrow, together. Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/kbr-inc/) to stay connected with new roles and project updates. #LI-DNP #LI-DNI  #S-DNI
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