Strategic Project Risk Lead — Infrastructure & QRA

KBR, Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Adelaide seeks a Project Risk Lead to partner with project leaders across major infrastructure programs. You will embed ISO 31000-aligned risk management, guide decision-making with quantitative risk techniques, and drive risk governance across portfolios. You will mentor teams, lead risk workshops, and deliver proactive risk intelligence to senior stakeholders.

Join a dynamic team delivering high-impact projects that enhance communities and infrastructure resilience in South Australia.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Risk Management, Project Management, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years' experience in risk and/or opportunity management within major infrastructure or capital delivery projects.
• Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks aligned with ISO 31000.
• Experience facilitating risk workshops and engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capability in Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) and risk modelling.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of governance, assurance, project controls, and compliance principles.
• Experience across water, transport, energy, or other major infrastructure sectors will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and governance of risk management frameworks across major projects and programs.
• Facilitate project risk workshops and drive proactive identification and management of risks and opportunities.
• Develop and apply Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) methodologies to support cost and schedule forecasting.
• Partner with project leaders and stakeholders to integrate risk management into project controls and decision-making.
• Prepare strategic risk reporting and recommendations for executive leadership and governance forums.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote a strong risk-aware culture.
• Mentor and coach project teams to strengthen organisational risk capability.
• Support governance, assurance, compliance, and project delivery objectives.

Skills

Quantitative risk assessment

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk modelling

Analytical skills

Communication

Governance

Project controls

Education

Engineering, Risk Management, PM, or Commerce degree

Job description

KBR Adelaide seeks a Project Risk Lead to partner with project leaders across major infrastructure programs. You will embed ISO 31000-aligned risk management, guide decision-making with quantitative risk techniques, and drive risk governance across portfolios. You will mentor teams, lead risk workshops, and deliver proactive risk intelligence to senior stakeholders.

Join a dynamic team delivering high-impact projects that enhance communities and infrastructure resilience in South Australia.