Senior Advisory Consultant Jobs

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, advisors and experts working globally. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigor to shape a better world.

We are looking for a Senior Consultant to join our fast-growing Advisory Services team, known in the industry for advising and delivering some of the most innovative and transformative transport infrastructure projects in Canada and the US. Our team continues to grow, and we are keen to engage with experienced individuals from a Management Consulting, Engineering, Planning, Economics or other related technical backgrounds with a broad skillset and an ambition to accelerate their career in the Transport and Infrastructure sectors.

The role will be to lead and manage client engagements providing strategic, economic, technical, and commercial advice related to the planning, development, funding/financing, and procurement of transport and major public infrastructure projects. You will be working with public agencies and private sponsors to develop projects and programs from inception to start of construction. Projects may range from due diligence to market assessments, business cases and feasibility studies. The role will involve identifying the material risks & opportunities to project sponsors, and to present them in a way in which our clients are able to understand the impact on their business plan.

The Successful Candidate Will Be Required To

• Lead or support the development of business cases, market assessments, or feasibility assessments for transport and major public infrastructure projects.
• Manage multiple client engagements at any given time by leveraging internal and external resources across multiple disciplines.
• Identify and lead pre-positioning activities for future work and lead proposal efforts.
• Lead client and stakeholder interface activities such as meetings, presentations, and workshops maintaining proactive communications.
• Prepare strategies, recommend optimal project delivery methods, and develop procurement processes for successful project delivery from early-stage planning through financial closing, construction, and operations.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues leveraging the technical multi-disciplinary technical expertise across the firm to provide quality advice to our clients
• Review and develop economic impact analysis, cost-benefit analysis, financial projections, value for money assessments, and financial models for infrastructure project financing transactions, including risk identification, allocation, and assessment.
• Develop and maintain strong internal and external networks, including client relationships.
• Deliver expected commercial and financial results for the firm in dynamic and demanding client and stakeholder environments.
• Develop and mentor mid-level/junior staff to develop analytical and consulting skills.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Strong interest for sustainable development and shaping a better world in line with Arup’s values.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including effective communication through reports, correspondence, and presentations in English. Candidates with the ability to communicate effectively in French is an asset.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in the development of transportation or infrastructure projects, in particular in the rail/transit, highway, or aviation sectors.
• The ability to work in one of our Canadian offices (i.e., Toronto, Montreal, Calgary), and a willingness and capacity to travel to suit our client’s needs (both domestic and international travel).
• A track-record of leading and managing successful teams across multiple engagements.
• Proven quantitative and analytical skills for cost-benefit analysis, economic impact analysis, and/or financial modelling.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, planning, economics, or commerce. Preferred master’s degree in business administration, project management and/or finance
• Knowledge of the commercial and procurement aspects of public-private partnerships and project financing transactions.
• Interest in providing professional development or mentorship to colleagues;

Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Arup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of national origin, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or other status protected by law. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected] .