Principal Structural Engineer – Defence Infrastructure Leader

Binnies; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead structural delivery on defence and buildings infrastructure projects in Australia. Based in Adelaide, the role involves technical governance, mentoring engineers, and providing authoritative design and constructability advice across complex programs.

You will interface with clients, construction teams and regulators to ensure compliant, safe and high‑quality outcomes while supporting major bids and discipline standards within the Defence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• CPEng with Engineers Australia.
• RPEQ/RPEV or equivalent registration (or willing to obtain).
• Extensive experience delivering structural engineering in regulated environments.
• Strong background in complex buildings and defence infrastructure.
• In‑depth knowledge of Australian Standards, construction compliance and assurance processes.
• Proven ability to exercise authoritative engineering judgement in complex, high‑risk situations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with confidence engaging senior clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior structural engineering leadership across complex buildings and defence infrastructure projects.
• Act as a senior structural authority, advising on design intent, constructability, sequencing and risk.
• Review and approve structural designs, shop drawings, construction methodologies, ITPs and temporary works.
• Resolve complex structural and constructability issues arising during construction.
• Ensure structural works are delivered in line with programme, budget, quality and safety requirements.
• Work closely with construction teams, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Champion safety leadership and ensure compliance with WHS, Defence site and regulatory requirements.
• Represent KBR in client, contractor and regulator meetings.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to engineers, reviewing outputs and supporting development.
• Contribute to discipline standards, technical assurance frameworks and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support tenders, proposals and client engagements with senior technical input.

Skills

Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng

RPEQ/RPEV registration

Regulated environments experience

Leadership & mentoring

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

KBR is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead structural delivery on defence and buildings infrastructure projects in Australia. Based in Adelaide, the role involves technical governance, mentoring engineers, and providing authoritative design and constructability advice across complex programs.

You will interface with clients, construction teams and regulators to ensure compliant, safe and high‑quality outcomes while supporting major bids and discipline standards within the Defence