Principal / Director – Infrastructure Advisory (Transport Focus)
Principal / Director – Infrastructure Advisory (Transport Focus)
Location: Sydney or Interstate | Package circa $300k+ | Confidential Appointment
Aequalis Consulting is partnering with a well-established advisory business to appoint a senior leader into its infrastructure advisory practice.
This is a career-defining opportunity for an experienced advisory or major projects professional to step into a role with real influence — shaping major project outcomes, advising senior stakeholders, and contributing to the next phase of growth.
The Opportunity
Joining an established and highly respected advisory platform, you will play a key role in:
Leading large-scale, complex advisory engagements across transport and broader infrastructure
Shaping investment decisions, project strategies, and delivery approaches
Driving major pursuits and strategic client opportunities
Building trusted relationships with government and private sector clients at senior levels
Growing and mentoring a high-performing, multidisciplinary team
This role offers a rare balance of strategic influence, delivery leadership, and growth mandate.
Why Consider This Role
Influence at the highest level – contribute to nationally significant infrastructure outcomes
Established platform, growth phase – strong foundations with clear ambition
Leadership scope – autonomy to shape your portfolio, clients, and team
Flexible location – open to high-calibre interstate candidates
Culture that matters – collaborative, pragmatic, and low-ego
About You
You are an experienced leader with deep exposure to transport and/or infrastructure environments, bringing:
Significant experience (typically 20+ years) across advisory, consulting or major project environments
A strong track record of delivering complex engagements and influencing key decisions
Demonstrated ability to build client relationships and contribute to work winning
Experience leading and developing teams in high-performance environments
The credibility to operate confidently with senior stakeholders across government and industry
Candidates from both consulting/advisory backgrounds and senior client-side roles are encouraged to explore this opportunity.
The Impact You’ll Make
Success in this role will be defined by your ability to:
Deliver high-quality, commercially sound advisory outcomes
Strengthen and expand client relationships and future opportunities
Contribute to sustained growth in capability and market presence
Build a team aligned to long-term success
Confidential Enquiry
This appointment is being managed on a strictly confidential basis.