Senior Manager, Infrastructure Advisory (Economist)

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. Infrastructure Advisory is at the front end of decision making with our clients. If you are an economist or management consultant looking for a more authentic, grounded career step at an established brand with a future focus, Aurecon is the place to do it. Just ask many of our team who have made that leap.

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

In this position you will join our Infrastructure Advisory business, where you will play an integral role in the delivery of economics and strategic advisory services to public and private clients, across a range of markets including transport, energy, resources, and built environment. Our teammates are working the techno economics of new hydrogen developments, renewable energy zone assessments, digital twin strategies, technical due diligence for major telecommunication clients, and investment strategies for future water and defence infrastructure.

We aspire to be a trusted partner to our preferred clients, working across the whole infrastructure asset lifecycle, advising on investments and decisions that drive value and proactively respond to disruptive change.

Here are the key things you'll do:

• Contribute to and lead the development of economic or financial analysis, business cases, cost benefit analysis, multi criteria analysis and integrated advisory services drawing on the broader Aurecon Advisory and Engineering capability,
• Use key data sets including Aurecon's AI engine 'Recall' to inform our clients about the economic implications of policy and investment proposals, and build awareness of resource impacts and trade-offs
• Maintain and further develop relationships with a wide range of clients and critical internal and external stakeholders,
• Support a pipeline of future opportunities and manage the delivery of projects for key clients through developing commercial knowledge and leadership,
• Help to lead and grow a team focussed on the energy, water and transport infrastructure sector as part of our broader Infrastructure Advisory offering.
• Innovate new ways of working to increase automation of our methods to deliver increased value for our clients and Aurecon.

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 LGBTQI+ inclusion. Plus, we have a robust Reconciliation Action Plan - our fourth edition since 2014.

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 your development, you'll be a part of our Advisory Development Academy focusing on structured problem solving, structured writing and thinking, high impact presentations in a team and role playing environment as well developing your national network of contacts at Aurecon. You will also 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.

What are we looking for from you?

You'll have a genuine passion for re-imagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future.

We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life.

Alongside your industry and technical experience in similar economic / management consulting, or equivalent roles, you'll also have:

• Demonstrated ability to apply techniques such as financial and cost benefit analysis, and knowledge of economic impact modelling,
• Ability to identify, source, analyse and report data and information, providing insights that meet the needs of project or program initiatives,
• Structured problem solving approach backed by excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to explain economic concepts in simple terms.
• Knowledge of all phases of a project's life cycle and particularly initiation, appraisal and business case stages,
• A track record of project delivery in a consulting or government environment,
• A demonstrated ability to foster and evolve relationships.
• Knowledge of all phases of a project's life cycle and particularly initiation, appraisal and business case stages,
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., finance, economics, business)
• 7+ years of experience in economics, or a related field,
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary project teams,
• Ability to mentor team members to achieve collaborative outcomes,
• Structured problem solving approach backed by excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to explain economic concepts in simple terms.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary project teams,
• Ability to mentor team members to achieve collaborative outcomes,

Think you know Aurecon? You may be surprised.

Aurecon's strength has always been our people. It's our people who build our shared purpose and bring ideas to life. It's our people who imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet. Of course, you'll probably know lots of our award-winning projects. The new Allianz Stadium in Sydney? That was us. Tāmaki Regeneration in Auckland? That was us too. And the Tseung Kwan O Interchange in Hong Kong? You guessed it, us. So, when you join us, you'll be joining a community working together to tackle some of the world's most complex challenges.

Ready to bring ideas to life?

Then please apply. Remember, it's you and how you bring ideas to life which are important. Your background, unique needs and individuality will be valued. Visit our website to learn more at www.aurecongroup.com