Project Risk Controls Specialist

Our KBR Adelaide team is seeking a Project Risk Controls Specialist to support the delivery of a major water infrastructure project that will help strengthen South Australia's future water security. Working closely with project teams and stakeholders, you'll support the identification, assessment and management of project risks and opportunities, providing the insights needed to drive informed decisions and successful project outcomes throughout the project lifecycle. This is an opportunity to contribute to a project of significant community importance while building your career within one of Australia's leading project delivery organisations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of project risk management processes, procedures and tools across the project
• Facilitate risk identification and assessment workshops with project stakeholders
• Maintain project risk registers and ensure risk information remains accurate and up to date
• Assist project teams in monitoring and managing project risks and opportunities
• Support the development and tracking of risk mitigation strategies and action plans
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards and metrics for project and management teams
• Collaborate with cost, schedule and project controls teams to integrate risk information into project reporting and forecasting
• Provide guidance and support to project teams on risk management best practice
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of risk management frameworks, tools and processes

What You'll Bring:

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business or a related discipline
• Experience applying risk management principles within a project delivery environment
• Sound understanding of project controls disciplines, including risk, cost and schedule management
• Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills with the ability to communicate risk information effectively
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
• Experience using risk management and project controls systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex project environment
• Experience supporting infrastructure, water, utilities, energy, resources or major capital projects will be highly regarded

Candidates must hold full Australian work rights and currently reside or be willing to self-relocate to Adelaide.

Why Join Us?

You'll have the opportunity to contribute to a landmark water infrastructure project that will deliver long-term benefits for communities and support the future resilience of essential services. Working alongside experienced project delivery and project controls professionals, you'll play a key role in helping manage project uncertainty and support successful outcomes across a complex and technically challenging program.

At KBR, we invest in our people through challenging project opportunities, ongoing professional development and the opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading experts. Our culture embraces teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement, providing an environment where you can build a rewarding and long-term career.