Market Sector Manager – Transport, South Australia

About KBR

At KBR Australia we design and deliver some of the largest and most complex Road, rail and maritime infrastructure projects nationally.

We are renowned for working in partnership with our clients and construction partners to deliver exceptional outcomes based on our collaborative approach and our “One Team” value.

In Australia, KBR Employ nearly 1400 people with offices in each state. Our project delivery track record, industry profile and strong relationships have enabled us to grow significantly, and we continue to expand. This continued growth allows us to offer unrivalled opportunities to our staff in terms of career paths, career development and project exposure.

Creating a superb culture is also huge for us and a key part of our success and growth. At KBR culture is not just a meaningless word. Genuine collaboration across the business is integral to how we work. As a company KBR have created an open, inclusive organisation where people matter, are valued, and cared about. By joining KBR, you can be assured that you are joining a team that pulls in the same direction and shares common values.

The KBR Opportunity

Based out of our new Adelaide office, we are looking for a Market Sector Manager for Transport Infrastructure to further build our presence in SA. The work will be a a mixture of major projects and baseload projects providing consulting services through development, planning, design and into delivery. We are striving to build a business that whilst specialising in transport infrastructure provides a diverse range of solutions giving us a robust business. Working closely with our operations team in delivering the work your role will be focused on 5 main areas.

Devising and implementing a strategy focused on building a diverse, resilient and growing Transport Infrastructure business and capability. Road and Rail projects will be the main focus

Work winning through the identification of opportunities and positioning of KBR in line with the strategic objectives





Maintaining and strengthening existing client relationships as well as developing new client connections.

Ensuring project delivery and commercial milestones are met and exceed customer expectations

Overall business performance including P&L; management

What you will need to succeed

It’s likely you will come from a civil engineering background enabling you to provide advice and understanding to your customers

Experience of working with a consulting environment would be highly desired.

You will be strategic, client facing, and understand the drivers behind a successful business

You will be an authentic and collaborative leader who leads from the front.

You will have superb people skills with the ability to influence and build an inclusive environment where people are valued and develop people in line with their aspirations

You aren’t afraid to innovate, challenging the norm and contribute to the success of the wider group.

You will bring energy and purpose to the role, whilst taking ownership of the SA transport business

You will bring valuable commercial understanding

Our preference would be for the successful candidate to have an in-depth knowledge of the SA market but we won’t rule out interstate candidates looking to move to Adelaide

What do KBR offer?

In addition to working on some fantastic projects, KBR offer an array of benefits focused on providing our people with a great working environment, continual career development, Family friendly flexible work arrangements and work/life balance. 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. Typical benefits include:

Industry leading salaries, reviewed Annually

20 Days Leave per year + an additional rostered day off every 4 weeks

Salary packaging and Novated leases

Paid professional membership fees

Life/Health insurance

Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)

End of trip facilities

Employee stock purchase plans

Paid parental leave

Growth and promotion opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion support

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📌 Market Sector Manager, Transport (Adelaide)
🏢 KBR - Kellogg Brown & Root
📍 Adelaide