KCB Australia
KCB Australia has been selected as an Employer of Choice in The Australian Business Awards 2023. The Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice [EOC] recognises organisations that develop workplaces that maximise the full potential of their workforce through established policies and practices which demonstrate effective employee recruitment, engagement and retention.
“At KCB, we strive to live our value of ‘People First’, developing initiatives that prioritize employee well-being and professional development. Being recognised as an Employer of Choice is validation of our commitment to being a great place to work for our people.
“Thank you to all of our team members for their endless dedication and hard work. We look forward to the continued growth and success of the company into the future.”
Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd (KCB) is an international consulting firm with a strong reputation for quality service and technical excellence in engineering and geoscience capabilities. KCB’s Australian operations opened in Brisbane in 1993 and in Perth in 2011, and they have worked on some of the region’s largest and most challenging resource sector projects. In 2019, the organisation moved from a branch to a subsidiary business, with KCB now operating as an Australian business.
KCB is recognised as a technical leader for mine waste and water management services across Australia and in remote and equatorial environments, including Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Vietnam, Fiji, Mongolia, and the Philippines. KCB’s engineering and geoscience consulting services comprise a variety of technical specialties, including geotechnical and civil engineering, hydrology, hydrogeology, and geochemistry. The company also offers environmental services to complement these design and assessment strengths, which is advantageous to its clients.
KCB is committed to sound Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices throughout its business operations and professional services and publishes its progress in an annual ESG Report. The company strives to balance social, environmental, and economic considerations to meet the needs of its clients, community, employees, and other key stakeholders. KCB is governed using an integrated management system of quality, health and safety, and environment (QHSE) procedures. The management system is accredited with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards. KCB’s QHSE Policy includes its goals of developing a culture of quality and fostering a safe and healthy workplace culture while reducing its environmental impact.
KCB uses a Quality Management System (QMS) to provide a consistent and disciplined approach to project management and its engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting service provision. The QMS includes reviewing and checking procedures for calculations, designs, drawings, tender documents, and cost estimating.
Leadership starts at the top with KCB’s President and senior management team and continues through all company levels with its Principals and Associates. KCB strives to provide leadership through continual engagement and transparency. The company provides regular forums for employees to provide feedback on business activities. KCB is employee-owned, with share options offered to proven leaders who develop through the internal career programs in the organisation.
KCB is committed to developing its employees through the training, tools and resources that will enable their professional development. Career and professional development are joint ventures between the company and its employees. To guide employees, KCB has created policies, programs and resources specifically designed to assist employees with their development needs. Through a diverse mix of clients and project types in many parts of the world, professional staff can develop satisfying and long-term careers at the firm.
For information about KCB, visit klohn.com