Job Description

Senior Consultant

We are seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Consultant you will play a pivotal role in guiding our clients through complex projects, offering expert insights and strategic solutions tailored to their specific needs. Leveraging your expertise in economics, commercial analysis, technical proficiency and transformation processes, you will collaborate with clients to develop robust strategies, optimise project planning, and drive successful outcomes.

Your Impact

  • Lead and contribute to consulting engagements focused on infrastructure, project development, and organisational improvement initiatives across a range of industries including property, energy, transport, water, resources, and government services.
  • Conduct comprehensive analyses of client challenges, market trends, and project feasibility to inform strategic recommendations.
  • Provide expert guidance on economic, commercial, technical, and transactional aspects of projects, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards.
  • Develop business strategies, business cases, and feasibility studies for new projects in both public and private sectors.
  • Translate business strategies into actionable business and operational models.
  • Contribute to complex transformation processes, change management, reorganisations, and performance optimisation initiatives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement evidence-based strategies aligned with client objectives.
  • Mentor and coach junior consultants, fostering their professional growth and development within the team.

    • About You:

    You will have at least, 3 years’ experience in strategy consulting, project management, or a quantitative research and analytics function and a degree in the field of Economics, Business or a related field.

    You will also have:

  • Proven track record of consulting engagements, delivering strategic insights, and driving successful project outcomes.
  • Expertise in economic analysis, commercial evaluation, technical assessment, and/or transaction advisory within infrastructure and project development contexts
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information and develop actionable recommendations.
  • Exceptional problem-solving orientation, project management, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
  • Leadership abilities, including mentoring and developing junior team members
  • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a passion for driving positive change

    • About Us
    RPS is a Tetra Tech Company. Our people are advising on Australia’s largest infrastructure projects in the renewable energy, transport and social infrastructure sectors. We work across the project lifecycle including on the METRONET project in Western Australia, major renewable energy projects in Victoria and NSW, Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel and Suburban Rail Loop, and we’re also working to plan the infrastructure required for the 2032 Olympic Games in Queensland. Our goal is to enhance the social, environmental, commercial and economic value of Australia’s investment in infrastructure.

    Why RPS?

    Along with a competitive salary, RPS provides a diverse and inclusive work environment amongst a team of dedicated and pragmatic experts. RPS offers many benefits to ensure your professional development & well-being; these include but are not limited to:

  • Flexible hybrid workplace – Family Friendly accredited
  • Day off on your anniversary.
  • Paid Parental and Partner Leave.
  • Purchase additional annual leave + salary packaging.
  • Learning and talent development programs incl study assistance and online learning etc
  • Yearly Professional membership reimbursements.
  • Active social clubs, Active Lifestyle Allowance, Employee Assistance Program.

    • Our Approach 

    Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work. ‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace: ‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

    Recruitment Agencies

    We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.

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