Civil Engineer – Defence & Civil Infrastructure (Adelaide, SA)
We're seeking a confident, relationship‐focused Civil Engineer who can represent our Adelaide Civil team with professionalism, coordinate stakeholders effectively, and deliver high‐quality outcomes across land development and urban infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver civil engineering design, modelling and technical documentation for land development, subdivisions, external works and urban infrastructure projects.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, councils, service authorities, developers and industry partners, acting as a primary point of contact.
* Lead and participate in client meetings, technical discussions, stakeholder workshops and early‐phase project scoping activities.
* Provide day‐to‐day guidance, coaching and design oversight for junior engineers to support their development and uplift team capability.
* Coordinate project inputs across multidisciplinary teams including planning, environmental, structures and building services.
* Support bids, proposals, design methodology development and fee estimation.
* Assist in managing project deliverables, risks, quality processes and timelines.
* Proactively represent the business with professionalism and contribute to continuous improvement in delivery and communication.
Required Skills & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in civil engineering with exposure to land development, building civil, site servicing or urban infrastructure.
* Demonstrated experience in client and stakeholder engagement, including councils and service authorities.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the confidence to lead discussions and represent the business externally.
* Proficiency in civil design software (12d, Civil 3D or equivalent).
* Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading small technical packages.
* Solid understanding of SA land development processes, authority requirements and approval pathways.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain quality.
* Australian PR or Citizenship (preferred for certain client sectors).
Why Join Us
At KBR, we are delivering some of Australia's most complex infrastructure projects in South Australia, offering flexible work arrangements, clear pathways for professional growth, tailored learning opportunities, mentoring and initiatives designed to help you progress in the direction that matters most to you.
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