Business Case / Project Development Consultant, Infrastructure Advisory

Want to bring ideas to life?

You’re in the right place. We’ve been a leading design, engineering and advisory company for decades. So why choose Aurecon? It really comes down to one, crucial question: what kind of world do you want to create for the next generation? Truth is, the decisions being made right now will determine the future of everything – from the local community to the sustainability of our clients’ businesses – to the entire planet. One of those decisions is: who do you decide to work for?

How will your ideas contribute to shaping what’s next?

You’ll work with a national team of highly skilled specialists. You’ll be a trusted partner to a diverse range of international clients and develop a deep understanding of their challenges to co-create innovative solutions that help shape the future.

In this position you will join our Infrastructure Advisory business as a Senior Consultant, where you will play an integral role in the delivery of business cases and project development services to public and private clients, primarily across water and transport.

Here are the key things you will do to deliver ‘advice that matters’.

• Work with our key clients to lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, supporting project and program development for critical infrastructure investments
• Manage small to medium projects including economics or financial analysis, business cases and integrated advisory services drawing in the broader expertise of Aurecon
• Maintain and further develop relationships with a range of clients and critical internal and external stakeholders
• Support a pipeline of future opportunities including managing proposals and pursuits for key clients
• Help to grow our business case capability as part of our broader Infrastructure Advisory offering

What are we looking from you?

Alongside your industry experience in similar role, you will also have:

• A track record of project delivery in a consulting or client environment
• Demonstrated experience in project development and infrastructure advisory services across multiple sectors.
• Exposure across all phases of a project's life cycle and particularly initiation, appraisal and business case stages
• An appreciation of strategic drivers and how these can influence client’s decisions
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law, Engineering, Project Management, Business commerce/Economics, Mathematics or similar

This role will suit emerging consulting professionals with approximately 5-10 years’ experience looking to take the next step in their career. Exposure in water and/or transport infrastructure sector is essential. Understanding of project management principles and appreciation of the project delivery cycle is important. Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience is essential. Attributes sought include strategic thinking, seller-doer mindset, commercial acumen and influencing. Our Aurecon Attributes describe the types of people we bring together for clients. We don’t expect you to have all eight of the attributes, but one that is unique to you.

How will your future be shaped by us?

Joining Aurecon means you’ll be at the award-winning edge of innovation and sustainability. AFR ranked us Top 5 among sustainability leaders and Top 3 of all innovative companies in professional services. One Consult awarded us an innovative design award. Plus, we were Consult Australia’s large firm of the year.

You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident your voice will be heard. We don’t just claim we’re inclusive and innovative, as proven by the independent awards and accreditations we’ve gained. We’ve been recognised for our innovation culture, gender equality and our LGBTI+ inclusion.

On a personal level you’ll have access to flexible work hours, remote work, working holidays, part-time and job share options. When it comes to learning and development, you’ll be a part of our Advisory Development Academy, and have the option to build your technical mastery in the Aurecon Design Academy which earns you a Graduate Certificate in Design Management from the prestigious RMIT University. Plus, you’ll be supported on every step of your career journey with mentoring, leadership training and our Career Hub. Outside of work, you’ll be further supported with competitive paid parental leave, cultural public holiday swaps, plus wellbeing support programmes.

Want to know more?

You can learn more about what it’s like to work at Aurecon by visiting the careers section of our website.

If you are intrigued or excited by what you have read, then we want to hear from you. Apply now!