Senior Associate – Transactions & Commercial Advisory

Role Overview

This opportunity sits within a well-established infrastructure advisory and transactions team supporting major transport, utilities and social infrastructure projects across Australia. The role focuses on the planning, procurement and commercial delivery of complex infrastructure investments, working closely with both government and private sector clients.

As a Senior Associate, you will lead transaction workstreams across end-to-end procurement processes, contributing to strategy, commercial structuring and delivery models. You will work alongside senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams, providing clear, practical advice that supports critical investment and delivery decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead transaction management workstreams across major infrastructure projects, including EOI and RFP phases

• Develop procurement strategies, commercial structures and delivery models across transport and infrastructure projects

• Prepare and manage transaction documentation including EOI, RFT and evaluation frameworks

• Provide commercial, financial and risk analysis to inform procurement and investment decisions

• Support and lead client presentations, tender evaluations and negotiation processes

• Coordinate multidisciplinary advisory inputs across legal, technical and financial workstreams

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to internal advisory capability development

• Support client relationship management and contribute to ongoing advisory pipeline growth

About You

• 10+ years’ experience in infrastructure advisory, transaction management or commercial delivery

• Demonstrated experience leading procurement processes for major infrastructure projects (typically $200M+)

• Strong background in transport infrastructure, ideally with exposure to government clients such as TfNSW

• Deep understanding of procurement strategy, contracting models and transaction structuring

• Proven ability to develop high-quality transaction documentation and manage competitive procurement processes

• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and guiding decision-making across complex projects

• Tertiary qualification in business, economics, law, commerce, engineering or related discipline

• Professional certifications or memberships supporting senior-level advisory capability

• Track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder project environments

Why Apply

• Lead transaction work on nationally significant infrastructure projects

• Join a stable, well-regarded advisory team with a strong delivery track record

• Exposure to end-to-end procurement and commercial strategy across major projects

• Clear pathway to Director-level progression within advisory

• Work alongside experienced leaders in a low-turnover, delivery-focused environment

• Long-term career positioning within infrastructure advisory and transaction management

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity or similar senior infrastructure advisory roles, contact Aequalis Consulting via the link. We take a considered and discreet approach to representing experienced professionals in the infrastructure market.