Discipline Manager

**Title**:
Discipline Manager (Water Environment and Industrial)

About KBR

At KBR Infrastructure Solutions we design and deliver complex infrastructure projects across Water, Transport, Defence, Energy, and resources.

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. Providing Sustainable solutions to every project we are involved in is at the core of what we do.

In Australia, KBR Employ 1000 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. A great example of this is the flexibility we offer staff around the working week. Our commitment to this enables you to truly achieve a work/like balance that is tailored for your individual needs.

By joining KBR, you can be assured that you are joining a team that pulls in the same direction and shares common values right from the top down.

The KBR Opportunity

Based out of our Adelaide office, we are looking for a Discipline Manager to lead our Water, Environment, and industrial team in South Australia. The current team is approx. 25 strong and multi-disciplinary. The focus is on design delivery of water infrastructure projects, mining and industrial, defence and renewable energy.

Many of our projects are delivered in alliance arrangements rather than Design and Construct contracts which enable us to truly build partnership teams, creating an aligned purpose and focused outcome.

Your role will be to provide visible leadership to the team, creating a cohesive and inclusive environment, where people are valued, developed, and set up to succeed. Working closely alongside our other Discipline Managers and reporting into the Operations Manager for SA, this role will play an instrumental part in our growth and continued success.

As the team’s figurehead you will be the go-to person for providing technical guidance and support, Design reviews, resource planning and people management.

What you will need to succeed

Solid experience working within an engineering design consultancy preferably on major Infrastructure related projects in the water, mining, or energy space.

Ideally you will have a mechanical or process engineering background with experience of leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams.

Possess CPEng status

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

You will have superb people skills with the ability to build an inclusive, cohesive team 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.

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 day off per month (32 days in total)

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

Personal Career development plans

Growth and promotion opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion support

How do I secure a role at KBR?

For those that aren’t actively looking but perhaps not enjoying your current role, or challenge, we encourage you to speak with us before applying. You can contact Paul Hansford on

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly successful team that is creating plentiful opportunities as we continue to grow. If you are looking for an agile, people centric culture where you can make your mark, develop your career and be instrumental in changing the South Australian Infrastructure landscape then this could be for you.