Maritime Design Manager

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KBR is very well positioned to support the Department of Defence to deliver on the nuclear submarine infrastructure pipeline made clear as part of the Government’s recent announcements.

Are you a maritime engineer or a leader, want to develop your nuclear technical skillset, and be a part of this nuclear maritime future?

We would love to talk to you!

Creativity, collaboration and excellence are at the heart of KBR’s vision. Does this resonate with you?

Are you excited by the thought of working on some of Australia’s largest game changing projects across Defence and other exciting industries that are helping to shape Australia’s future? Join us on the journey.

We value an inclusive and diverse work environment and are working together to build a culture that embraces each other’s unique strengths and experiences.

Our people are important to us and you will play a key role in contributing to the success of our business. We believe in empowering our employees, nurturing development within a culture of trust. We are looking for someone that is willing to step up and build upon opportunities. We will encourage and empower you to work in a way that suits your style and look forward to discussing the ways in which we can build success.

The Opportunity – Brisbane or Sydney

We currently have a great role for a Principal Maritime Structural Engineer / Maritime Design Manager to join one of the most talented and respected engineering teams in Australia. Working within Perth office, you will be getting involved with design and planning activities for large-scale, multi-discipline maritime facilities with a specific focus on Defence maritime infrastructure. You will be required to lead large, multidisciplinary engineering projects, coordinating between various disciplines, managing complex and often conflicting project requirements, and balancing stakeholder needs. The successful candidate will take a proactive approach to maintain clear and effective communication throughout each project’s lifecycle.

You will also be an integral part of the maritime and Defence business development activities across the country, by nurturing relationships within the market, providing specialist technical advice and supporting the preparation of proposals. Ideally, you will have a holistic understanding of the maritime Defence market, undertake early pursuit positioning and collaborate internally with the relevant Market Directors, Industry Leads and Discipline Managers.

Depending on your skillset, there will also be opportunities to get involved with other maritime projects (general cargo facilities, oil & gas and green energy) and across a variety of sectors (bridges, water, transport, infrastructure, etc.).

This role will see you delivering fit for purpose solutions for our clients, ranging from feasibility to design and construction phase services. There are also opportunities to lead and develop a diverse group of engineers and support staff who are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our clients.

Who are you?

The below skills and experience is preferred;

• Eligible for Australian Defence clearance
• Minimum 15 years’ professional experience in infrastructure sector designing &/or delivering Maritime projects
• Demonstrated project management experience, including leading large, multidisciplinary projects with complex requirements
• Demonstrated proposal preparation experience along with the ability to write clearly and fluently about technical subjects or project delivery methodologies.
• Experience working with the Defence sector and an understanding of how the Defence sector manages projects
• Experience in the assessment, analysis, design and remediation of maritime structures (wharves, jetties, port developments, marinas, seawalls, pontoons etc)
• Familiarity with maritime (Australian or other) design codes and guidelines in Australia and Asia
• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
• Eligible for Chartered Professional Membership and/or RPEQ/RPEV accreditation, or ability to apply for within agreed timeframe.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage diverse stakeholders and build effective project teams.

Benefits of KBR

As a company KBR have undergone some seismic changes in the last few years and are a truly cohesive company delivering exceptional results. We are authentically people centric and we strike a great balance between offering a highly supportive team environment, whilst giving people the freedom to perform to the best of their ability.

• We offer flexible and family friendly working arrangements including flexibility with hours as well as your work location (nominally two days work from home).
• 20 days of annual leave and up to 8 additional hours of accrued flexible leave every 4 weeks (33 days in total)
• Ongoing professional development and promotion opportunities
• Paid professional membership fees
• A global business with a local feel
• A variety of work across a wide range of projects and market sectors
• An opportunity to work with technically eminent professionals

About Us

KBR have been established for over 100 years and we pride ourselves on being an innovative and forward-thinking company with a reputation for delivering on challenging and complex engineering projects. We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world.

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So how do I apply?

If what you've read resonates with your values, experience and career aspirations then we want to hear from you! Even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” please click apply and upload your resume and cover letter.

KBR values an inclusive and diverse work environment and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences. KBR recognises it can be challenging to balance work and life. We pride ourselves on offering a range of flexible working options that enables our people to deliver exceptional outcomes.

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