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Country Manager – Malaysia, Advisory & Consulting (Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

KBR Advisory & Consulting is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Country Manager to lead the setup and expansion of its Advisory & Consulting business in Malaysia. This role is pivotal in establishing a sustainable footprint in the region, driving revenue growth, and delivering high-impact consulting services across Southeast Asia. The successful candidate will be accountable for the Malaysia P&L, responsible for building a high-performing team, and ensuring delivery excellence across concept studies, Pre-FEED, and Transaction Advisory services.

Reporting to the General Manager and working closely with the Director of KBR Consulting International, the Country Manager will play a key role in shaping the regional strategy, securing new business, and delivering measurable outcomes aligned with KBR’s global consulting vision.

Key Responsibilities

Business Setup & Growth

Lead the establishment of KBR’s Advisory & Consulting operations in Malaysia, including operational, and talent infrastructure.Develop and execute a 3-year business growth plan with clear milestones for revenue, headcount, and market penetration.Identify and pursue strategic opportunities across Southeast Asia, with a focus on Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, and Indonesia

P&L Ownership & Financial Delivery

Own the Malaysia P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance tracking.Deliver annual revenue and margin targets, with quarterly reviews and corrective action plans as needed.Monitor project profitability and ensure commercial viability of all engagements.

Project Origination & Delivery

Originate and lead consulting projects from concept through Pre-FEED, including technical and operational due diligence under Transaction Advisory.Ensure delivery of high-quality, on-time, and within-budget outcomes across all engagements.Implement project KPIs (e.g., client satisfaction, delivery timelines, budget adherence) and report monthly to regional leadership.

Team Building & Leadership

Recruit, onboard, and develop a Malaysia-based consulting team with capabilities in energy transition, infrastructure, and technical advisory.Establish performance goals and development plans for team members, with biannual reviews.Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture aligned with KBR’s global values.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, government agencies, and industry stakeholders.Lead proposal development, tender submissions, and contract negotiations.Represent KBR at industry forums, conferences, and government engagements to enhance brand visibility.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.Minimum 15 years of experience in energy or infrastructure sectors, with a focus on energy transition, policy, and financing.Proven track record in setting up and scaling consulting businesses, ideally within Southeast Asia.Demonstrated success in managing P&L and delivering against financial targets.Experience leading projects from Concept to Pre-FEED and Transaction Advisory (technical and operational due diligence).Minimum 3 years of team leadership experience in a consulting or advisory environment.Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with C-suite, G2G, and G2B negotiations.Commercially savvy, with strong financial literacy and business acumen.Self-starter with a growth mindset and ability to thrive in a ‘sell-do’ model.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative leadership style.