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

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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 KBRs global consulting vision.

Key Responsibilities

Business Setup & Growth

• Lead the establishment of KBRs 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 KBRs 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:

• Bachelors 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.