Deputy Design Manager - Transport
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Deputy Design Manager - TransportThe Opportunity
KBR, as part of the Linewide Alliance, is proud to be awarded the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East Linewide Alliance contract. SRL is a city-shaping infrastructure project that will transform how people live and move around Melbourne.
The 90km orbital rail line will connect every major train line, link key precincts, and support vibrant communities. SRL East, the first stage, will deliver 26km of twin underground tunnels and six new stations between Cheltenham and Box Hill, enabling 70,000 new homes near public transport, jobs, schools, and services. It will create diverse, accessible communities shaped by local input, with upgraded open space, bike paths, and essential infrastructure.
The Alliance, comprising John Holland, Alstom, RATP DEC, WSP, and KBR, will deliver The Linewide package of works, which includes tunnel fit-outs, rolling stock, and construction of depot and maintenance facilities. This package is critical to safe, efficient train operations and long-term performance across SRL East.
Whilst this position will initially join SRL, it is a permanent role with KBR which opens a door to working on other iconic infrastructure projects nationally and across various market sectors.
Who are you?
The ideal candidate will have Design/Project Management experience and expertise in the Victorian industry.
You will assist with managing large, complex projects or programs of work with multiple stakeholders in challenging environments. You will lead and develop teams using your interpersonal skills and proven ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
It is expected that you will have a tertiary qualification in Engineering or related degree.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Strong understanding of client needs, strive to achieve a high level of client satisfaction
- Work closely across partners to provide technical input and ensure quality technical/engineering outcomes for projects
- Work with project teams to review deliverables and ensure compliance with technical and quality assurance standards
- Being a role model in leading the culture and values of the KBR business, this is a driving factor behind our success
- Commitment to meeting the undertakings of KBR HSE and Quality Policies.
Who are we?
KBR’s Infrastructure Services business works with customers across the nation to deliver projects that create a better, more sustainable and technology-enabled future for all Australians.
Through trusted partnerships with our customers our high performing team deliver innovative solutions across the transport, water, environment, buildings, defence and program management and consultancy markets.
We are a team of over 1200 diverse, flexible, adaptable and skilled people providing a wide range of professional consulting services to the private and public sector. Our teams are digitally connected and geographically diversified to match the changing characteristics of our principal markets and have the expertise to serve our clients’ requirements through the full project lifecycle.
In addition to working on some fantastic projects, KBR offer an array of benefits focused on providing our people with great working conditions, continual career development, friendly, flexible work arrangements and work/life balance. Our culture, and our genuine focus on our people is a major factor in our success and we want you to be part of our journey.
Typical benefits include:
- Industry leading salaries, reviewed annually
- Ability to work towards extra days off through time in lieu programs
- Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)
- Project financial incentives
- Structured progression and development plans.
- Paid parental leave
- Salary packaging and novated leases
- Diversity and Inclusion support
Help shape tomorrow by applying today!
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