Industry Lead, Transport Infrastructure

KBR; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

People-first culture

Job summary

KBR is seeking an experienced Industry Lead - Transport to drive growth of the Roads and Highways business across the Brisbane Metro region and strengthen client relationships with the Queensland transport sector.

This leadership role combines strategic market development, pursuit of major opportunities and delivery oversight, with opportunities to act as Project Director or Project Manager on key transport projects, and to contribute to a high-performing, inclusive team in Brisbane.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in transport infrastructure.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• RPEQ, CPEng or equivalent accreditation.
• Proven success in leading pursuits and securing major opportunities.
• Strong relationships with TMR, local government and the broader Queensland transport market.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth of Roads & Highways business across the Brisbane Metro region.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with TMR, local councils and transport stakeholders.
• Identify, capture and secure major transport opportunities.
• Develop pursuit and capture strategies for priority projects.
• Provide leadership and oversight across project delivery activities.
• Collaborate nationally with multidisciplinary teams across KBR.
• Support recruitment and capability development in the Brisbane office.

Skills

Industry leadership

Client engagement

Project delivery

Strategic growth

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Industry Lead, Transport Infrastructure Industry Lead - Transport (Brisbane Metro Region)

Brisbane, QLD | Transport Infrastructure | Roads & Highways

Help Shape the Future of Queensland's Transport Network At KBR, we're delivering some of Australia's most important infrastructure projects, helping create connected, resilient communities for generations to come. As we continue to strengthen our presence across Queensland, we're seeking an experienced Industry Lead - Transport to join our Brisbane team and play a pivotal role in growing our Roads and Highways business across the Brisbane metropolitan region. This is a unique opportunity for an established transport leader with strong industry relationships and a passion for business growth, client engagement and project delivery to influence the future direction of KBR's transport business in Queensland.

The Opportunity

As part of the Queensland Transport leadership team, you will drive market growth, strengthen strategic client relationships and lead the pursuit and delivery of major transport opportunities across Brisbane and surrounding regions. You will be responsible for developing and implementing business strategies, building opportunity pipelines, leading pursuits and tenders, and supporting the delivery of outstanding outcomes for clients including the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) and local government authorities. This role combines business leadership, client engagement and project delivery, with opportunities to act as Project Director or Project Manager on key transport infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the growth of KBR's Roads and Highways business across the Brisbane Metro region.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with TMR, local councils and key transport stakeholders.
• Identify, capture and secure major transport infrastructure opportunities.
• Develop pursuit and capture strategies for priority projects.
• Provide leadership and oversight across project delivery activities.
• Collaborate nationally with multidisciplinary teams across KBR.
• Support the continued growth of KBR's Brisbane office through capability development and strategic recruitment.
• Foster a high-performing, inclusive and collaborative team culture.

About You

You are a recognised leader within Queensland's transport industry with a proven track record of developing client relationships, winning work and successfully delivering roads and highways projects.

You will bring:

• 15+ years of experience within the transport infrastructure sector.
• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• RPEQ, CPEng and/or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Demonstrated success in leading pursuits and securing project opportunities.
• Strong relationships across TMR, local government and the broader Queensland transport market.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• A leadership style that develops people, builds capability and promotes team success.
• A passion for innovation, collaboration and delivering client outcomes.

Why KBR?

At KBR, we do work that matters. Our teams deliver projects that improve how communities move, connect and thrive. You'll join a business with a strong pipeline of transport opportunities, a collaborative culture and the backing of a global organisation with local expertise.

We offer:

• The opportunity to influence and grow a key strategic market.
• Involvement in major Queensland roads and transport programs.
• Access to industry-leading technical specialists and project teams.
• Flexible working arrangements and career development opportunities.
• A people-first culture focused on wellbeing, inclusion and professional growth.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on Brisbane and Queensland's transport future.

KBR - Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

We Value Our People - We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

We Deliver - We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

We Are People of Integrity - We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

We Empower - We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

We Are a Team of Teams - We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.