KBR reviews

4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(3,194 total reviews)
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Stuart J. B. Bradie

86% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

KBR has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 3,194 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The KBR employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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3K reviews
5.0
Mar 3, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Very large and comfortable offices, on site canteen with lots of choices, lots of help and support for your development, Lots of interesting people, access to powerful and modern tools.

Cons

Remote location of some of the offices, sometimes too busy for work life balance.

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KBR Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your experience and for your time with KBR in Leatherhead. We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed the supportive environment, development opportunities, and access to modern tools — and that our teams made a positive impression along the way. We appreciate your note about office locations and work-life balance. These are important considerations as we continue to improve flexibility and accessibility across our global operations. Wishing you continued success in your journey, and thank you again for being part of KBR.
4.0
Mar 2, 2025

Overall

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1) good work life balance

Cons

Hard to move into specific projects

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KBR Response
1y
Thank you for your feedback and for your continued contributions over the years. We're glad to hear you’ve found a good work-life balance. It’s something we take seriously and work hard to maintain across the organization. We also appreciate your note about project mobility. We recognize that aligning talent with the right opportunities is key to both employee growth and project success, and your input helps us focus on improving that experience. Thanks again for being part of the KBR team in Melbourne.
5.0
Feb 27, 2025

Great Manager

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pay Easy hours 9/80 benefits

Cons

Bad client (pure luck) Client will ruin your mental sanity

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KBR Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your time with KBR. We’re glad to hear you had a positive experience with your manager and appreciated the pay, benefits, and flexible 9/80 schedule. These are areas we’re proud to offer to our employees. We understand that client environments can sometimes present challenges beyond our control. Your feedback is a reminder of how important it is for us to support our teams, especially when navigating demanding external dynamics. Wishing you the very best in your future endeavors, and thank you again for your contributions in Houston.
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