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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.

Ready to Help Deliver What's Next?

If you're a respected transport leader with strong Roads and Highways experience and established relationships across the Queensland market, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help KBR continue to shape the future of transport infrastructure across Queensland.

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