Senior Consultant/Manager | Investor Advice - Infrustructure Economist

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

With a mandate to grow its Investor Advisory team and capabilities, Arup requires a motivated individual with proven economics advisory experience gained on major infrastructure projects.  The purpose of this role is to support the economics advisory offering across the Australasia region, based in Melbourne.
This is a high impact role that will help shape the future of Arup’s Advisory business and will include client engagement, work winning, project delivery, training and mentoring and technical advice. You will provide focus, continuity and technical guidance across business case and economics advisory projects across various infrastructure subsectors

The Opportunity

• You will take primary responsibility for building and running economic models for major infrastructure projects across Australasia
• Develop Strategic and Final Business Cases for Government, leading the case for change, economics and project implementation
• Work across sectors including, transport, water, energy, waste, maritime and precincts
• You will undertake economic analysis of projects, often using economic models prepared by you or others in the IA team, to determine a project’s EIRR or BCR
• You will be a manager responsible for skills development of graduate and junior team members, including training team members in economic modelling and analysis

Is this role right for you?

• Recognised relevant tertiary qualifications in economics, commerce or similar area
• Expertise in economic modelling and analysis
• Experience in preparing government strategic and final business case documents
• Experience with the government gateway review process for business cases
• Familiarity with the infrastructure and real estate sectors, and the socio-economic drivers that underpin their development 

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. 
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

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Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. 
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.