Principal / Director – Infrastructure Advisory (Energy 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, with a focus on the energy sector.
This is a career-defining opportunity for an experienced advisory or energy sector professional to step into a role with real influence — shaping major investment decisions, 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 complex advisory engagements across energy, including renewables, utilities, and broader infrastructure
Shaping investment strategies, program delivery approaches, and commercial outcomes
Driving strategic pursuits and major client opportunities within the energy sector
Advising senior stakeholders across government, utilities, developers, and investors
Building and mentoring a high-performing, multidisciplinary team
This role offers a strong blend of strategic advisory, delivery leadership, and market-facing responsibility.
Why Consider This Role
Influence critical energy outcomes – contribute to major projects supporting energy transition and infrastructure investment
Established platform, growth phase – strong foundations with clear ambition in energy advisory
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 a senior leader with deep exposure to the energy and/or infrastructure sector, bringing:
Significant experience (typically 20+ years) across advisory, consulting, utilities, or major project environments
A track record of delivering complex engagements and influencing key investment or policy decisions
Demonstrated ability to build trusted client relationships and contribute to winning work
Experience leading and developing teams in high-performance environments
The credibility to operate at senior levels across government, regulators, and private sector organisations
Candidates from both consulting/advisory backgrounds and senior client-side energy 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 in energy and infrastructure
Strengthen and expand client relationships and future opportunities
Grow the organisation’s presence as a trusted advisor in the energy sector
Build a team aligned to long-term growth and capability
Confidential Enquiry
This appointment is being managed on a strictly confidential basis. Apply via the link