Title:
Principal Civil Engineer

Principal Civil Engineer - Defence & Civil Infrastructure

Adelaide, SA | Major Defence & Buildings Projects | Strategic Leadership Role

We're looking for a Principal Civil Engineer to join our high-performing Civil team in Adelaide, leading the delivery of complex and meaningful infrastructure projects across the Defence and Buildings sectors. This is a senior leadership role where you'll drive technical excellence, mentor a growing team, and play a key role in shaping the future of civil engineering at KBR.

The Opportunity:

As our Principal Civil Engineer, you'll be the technical authority on a range of civil infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on Defence and Buildings. You'll work closely with the Civil Discipline Manager to lead project delivery, develop client relationships, and support the growth and performance of the team.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of civil infrastructure projects, ensuring technical quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Provide strategic direction, technical oversight, and mentorship to engineers and designers.
• Review and verify engineering calculations, reports, and deliverables.
• Manage project scope, budgets, and timelines with a focus on risk mitigation and quality outcomes.
• Support bids and proposals, and contribute to business development and market growth.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across government and private sectors.
• Champion best practices in HSE, quality, and project delivery.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CPEng) with Engineers Australia (or equivalent).15+ years' experience in civil engineering, with a strong background in Defence and/or Civil infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards and local industry practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in project and team management, including mentoring and performance development.
• Working knowledge of commercial arrangements and project delivery frameworks.
• Please note: Due to Defence projects requirements, applicants must currently reside in Australia and be Australian citizens or permanent residents to be eligible for this role.

Why Join Us?

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 chance to influence how we grow, shape our local capability, and leave a legacy in the region. We support flexible work arrangements and offer career pathways that reward leadership, innovation, and client success.

KBR Values:

Our KBR Values - We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower, We Are a Team of Teams - embody our people centric organisation.

Our culture, and our genuine focus on our people is a major factor in our success and we want you to be part of our journey.

Help shape tomorrow by applying today!

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