2019-09-05
AECOM (www.aecom.com)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Collins Square
Australia
Australia - Australian Capital Territory, Canberra
Job Summary
Our Infrastructure Advisory business is looking for a highly driven Infrastructure Economist to join the Infrastructure & Economics team based in Canberra. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the planning and delivery of high-profile infrastructure projects for a broad range of government and private sector clients. We are seeking an agile individual who enjoys problem solving, building analytical models and managing projects, and has an excellent approach to client and customer service across transport, infrastructure, buildings and precincts and government.
The team offers services including business case development, financial and economic analysis, strategic advice, feasibility and pre-feasibility advice and infrastructure prioritisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for applying strong technical capabilities when assessing our clients’ problems in a dynamic environment. You will be required to have demonstrated competencies in providing technically informed advisory services, including strong report production and excel skills, as well as a passion for developing good client relationships and helping to win work.
SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide infrastructure advisory and consulting services to public and private clients
Support development of business cases, asset decision frameworks and technical advisory services, collaboratively drawing on expertise within the team and the company
Build and maintain relationships with clients and key internal and external stakeholders
Work as a member of multi-disciplinary teams, providing support to senior business leaders and leadership to junior staff
Help grow a team focused on delivering high standards of service and growing the practice.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or higher in commerce/economics, finance, and/or engineering disciplines, or similar
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience, ideally within a consulting environment or relevant government agency
Preferred Qualifications
High level skills in developing and analysing economic, financial and operational models and articulating results and recommendations effectively
Experience in excel-based analysis, business cases and policy/investment advice
Demonstrated ability to foster and strengthen external and internal relationships
Experience in infrastructure projects, such as transport, urban precincts, water, waste or other asset classes
Ability to think strategically and show commercial acumen
Good written and verbal communication skills, both verbal and written, with ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders to communicate complex concepts in a way that everyone understands
This role may suit experienced individuals from a range of professional backgrounds, however professional consulting experience is preferred.
What We Offer
When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is
pioneering the future . Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions
inclusion, diversity and overall
employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our
core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only
delivering a better world , but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Job Category Transportation Operations Management / Traffic Monitoring
Business Line Transportation
Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
Country Australia
Position Status Full-Time
Requisition/Vacancy No. 223946BR
Additional Locations AU - Melbourne, VIC - Collins Square
Clearance Required No
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.