Senior Principal | Infrastructure Advisory
Transport Infrastructure | Procurement & Commercial Advisory
Others shape the projects that transform cities.
We're partnering with one of Australia's leading infrastructure advisory teams to appoint a Senior Principal with deep expertise across transport infrastructure, procurement strategy and major project delivery.
This is an opportunity to help shape some of Australia's most significant transport programs, working alongside government agencies, institutional investors and major delivery partners from business case through to procurement, commercial close and delivery.
If you've built your career advising on complex infrastructure projects and enjoy solving the commercial challenges behind multi-billion-dollar investments, we'd love to speak with you.
The Opportunity
You'll play a leading role in advising clients on the procurement, commercial and strategic delivery of nationally significant transport infrastructure.
Working across road, rail, metro, aviation and broader transport initiatives, you'll help clients navigate increasingly complex procurement environments while delivering commercially robust outcomes.
You'll lead major client engagements, mentor high-performing advisory teams and become a trusted adviser to executive stakeholders across government and the private sector.
Your Responsibilities
You'll provide leadership across:
Procurement strategy for major transport infrastructure programs
Commercial advisory throughout the project lifecycle
Transaction management and procurement execution
Business cases and investment decision support
Contract strategy and commercial risk management
Market engagement and tender evaluation
Governance and assurance frameworks
Client relationship management at Executive and Board level
Team leadership, mentoring and business development
About You




You're already recognised as a senior infrastructure adviser with a reputation for delivering complex projects in demanding environments.
You'll likely bring experience from an infrastructure advisory consultancy, government agency, Tier 1 contractor or specialist commercial advisory practice.
You'll possess:
Extensive experience advising on major transport infrastructure projects
Deep expertise in procurement strategy and commercial advisory
Experience managing complex procurement programs involving multi-million and multi-billion-dollar investments
Strong knowledge of collaborative contracting models including PPP, Alliance, D&C; and ECI
Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills
Proven leadership capability with experience developing high-performing teams
A strong commercial mindset with the credibility to influence senior decision makers
Why This Opportunity?
Australia is entering one of the largest infrastructure investment cycles in its history.
Governments are demanding smarter procurement, stronger commercial governance and better project outcomes than ever before.
This role places you at the centre of that transformation.
You'll work on nationally significant projects that leave a lasting legacy while joining an advisory team recognised for delivering some of Australia's most complex infrastructure programs.
In return you'll enjoy:
Industry-leading projects
A highly respected national advisory platform
Genuine career progression
Versatile working arrangements
Excellent remuneration and performance incentives
A collaborative culture where expertise is recognised and rewarded
Confidential Search
This appointment is being managed exclusively by Aequalis Consulting.
If you've been looking for an opportunity to influence the future of Australia's transport infrastructure while working on landmark procurement and advisory engagements, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.
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📌 Senior Principal -Transport Infrastructure | Procurement & Commercial Advisory (Sydney)
🏢 Aequalis Consulting
📍 Sydney