- Hiring from
- Australia
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
Title:
Manager, SustainabilityDesigning a Smarter, Greener Future
At KBR,we’repassionate about creating infrastructurethat’ssmarter, safer, and truly sustainable. Our team brings together bold thinkers and technical experts to deliver environmental solutions that make a real difference—for our clients, our communities, and the planet.
With over $2 billion in Green Star and ISCA-certified projects, we lead the way in sustainability strategy and innovation. From concept to construction and beyond, we help clients tackle critical challenges—integrating environmental considerations into every phase of delivery.
Whetherit’simproving energy efficiency,modelingemissions, assessing climate risks, or delivering whole-of-life analyses, we provide the insight andexpertiseto help projects meet and exceed sustainability targets.
The Opportunity
Wenow have a criticalopportunity for a PrincipalSustainability Consultant to join our National Sustainability teambased in Melbourne. Inthis role,you’lllead sustainability input, advice, andexpertiseacross major infrastructure projects—including water, rail, and road—as well as global Net Zero initiatives and defence projects.
You’llwork closely with project teams to embed sustainability strategies from design through construction, delivering frameworks, management plans, and innovative solutions that leavea lasting legacy.
WhatYou’llDo
Lead sustainability strategies andprovidetechnical advice on complex, large-scale projects.
Drive adoption of sustainability initiatives during design and construction phases.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver positive environmental and community outcomes.
Manage project planning, cost estimates, tender submissions, technical documentation, and client reporting.
Build andmaintainstrong relationships with clients, authorities, and internal stakeholders.
Carbon baselining, lifecycle cost analysis, carbon assessment, innovative material selection
Contribute to business development through proposals, budgets, and stakeholder engagement.
Who You Are
You’rea seasoned sustainability professional with a proventrack recordin infrastructure projects. You thrive on collaboration, leadership, and innovation, andyou’remotivated by sourcing new projects and talking to clients. You bring integrity, accountability, andstrong communicationskills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and deliver results.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, environmental engineering, or similar.
Experience in sustainability consulting within the infrastructure sector(water industry highly regarded).
Familiarity with Green Star or ISC rating tools (highly regarded).
Strong stakeholder management and business development experience.
Ability to manage complex projects, budgets, and deadlines.
What We Do
KBR’s Infrastructure Services team delivers projects that shape a smarter, more sustainable future for Australia. From transport and water to defence and buildings, we partner with clients nationwide to provide innovative solutions across every stage of the project lifecycle.
With over 1,400 skilled professionals, we combine globalexpertisewith local insight. Our teams are digitally connected, agile, and committed to social and environmental sustainability—driving innovation that benefits communities and the planet.
Together, we deliver infrastructure for a better tomorrow.
At KBR, We Value You
Whileyou’rebusy delivering world-class engineering solutions, we make sure you have the flexibility and support to thrive. Enjoy family-friendly work arrangements, options for hybrid working, and a culture that prioritizes trust and collaboration.
You’llhave access to ongoing professional development and the chance to work alongside some of the industry’s most respected experts. With the resources of a global organization and the close-knit feel of a local team,you’llnever be just a number.
Help shape tomorrow by applying today!
Don’tmiss out onthis opportunity to leave your impact on our society with one of Australia’s leading infrastructure businesses. Apply now and follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with all the latest news and job opportunities.
Our people are the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to creating work environments where every member of our team feels safe, supported, respected, trusted, and valued—and where everyone has opportunities to belong, connect, and grow.
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About Us
KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.
KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.
In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:
We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.
We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.
Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.
At KBR, We Deliver.
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