Senior Advisor - Infrastructure Advisory Services

About Bureau Veritas:

Created in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services.

We have a vital role in maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards of countless products, commodities, systems, buildings, infrastructure, and projects.

In every industry sector we play, Bureau Veritas acts as a trusted guardian of the quality, safety and environmental standards which protect our population and safeguard our communities.

For over 70 years, Bureau Veritas has been serving the Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand. Today, our business 2,800+ employees and operates 50 offices and labs across the Pacific.

Infrastructure Advisory 

Bureau Veritas is a market leader in Independent Certification and Verification, playing a critical role in enabling the delivery of complex, large-scale infrastructure assets that underpin economic growth and societal wellbeing. The Infrastructure team at Bureau Veritas offers strategic, commercial and technical advice to help you unlock opportunities and deliver successful projects.  Our Advisory services provide clients with specialist advice across the full lifecycle of major infrastructure programs. We develop complex procurement processes, commercial strategy and contract governance for a range of different infrastructure and services projects in the transport and energy sectors, as well as social and emerging infrastructure markets. 

We offer our clients a comprehensive end to end Advisory service which includes the development of business cases, delivery model and contracting strategy, market engagement, procurement and transaction management, commercial negotiation through to contract award, and post-award commercial and delivery-phase support. Our commercial and transaction services are highly tailored to meet the needs of each client in terms of their project budget, timeframe and key stakeholders.

The Opportunity

 Bureau Veritas' Infrastructure Advisory team is seeking experienced Senior Advisors to join our team in Sydney or in Melbourne. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of Australia's most significant infrastructure, energy and utilities projects, providing strategic, commercial and transaction advisory services to government and private sector clients.

As a Senior Advisor, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of complex advisory engagements, partnering with clients to navigate critical investment, procurement and delivery decisions. Working alongside some of Australia's most respected infrastructure advisors, you will lead workstreams, contribute to client strategy, and support the development of innovative solutions that create lasting economic and community outcomes.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Lead and support the delivery of strategic, commercial and transaction advisory engagements across major infrastructure, energy and utilities projects.
• Develop commercial analyses, business cases and advisory recommendations that support critical client investment and procurement decisions.
• Manage procurement and transaction processes, including market engagement, tender evaluation and negotiation activities.
• Prepare high-quality client deliverables, including reports, briefing papers and executive-level presentations.
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships while contributing to business development and the growth of the advisory practice.

About You  

You are a commercially astute professional with experience advising on complex projects, transactions or infrastructure initiatives. You enjoy solving strategic challenges, working directly with clients and contributing to projects that shape communities and drive economic growth.

To be successful, you will be:

• Degree qualified in engineering, economics, commerce, finance, law, construction management or a related discipline.
• Experience within infrastructure advisory, management consulting, commercial, transaction or project delivery environments.
• Demonstrated exposure to major infrastructure sectors such as transport, renewable energy, water, social infrastructure or utilities.
• Strong analytical, commercial and communication skills, with the ability to distil complex issues into practical recommendations.
• A proactive and collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving complex client challenges.

How we care 

We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as: 

• Cultural leave to honour traditions and community
• Fantastic Training and Development opportunities
• Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework’s
• Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa
• Access to Cliqit, an employee retail discounts portal
• Superannuation Salary Sacrifice

A rewarding career  

This role offers more than building a resume—it’s a chance to leave your mark. We offer you the opportunity to build your career and give you the recognition you deserve. Make an impact doing work you can be proud of at Bureau Veritas. Contribute to a global mission to enhance standards with integrity, and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all. The opportunity to work within a supportive close-knit team, learn new skills and gain training which could lead to the broader Bureau Veritas network for future career development.

 Apply now to join Bureau Veritas and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all.  

Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at Bureau Veritas, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Veterans (Defence experience is desirable) and people of all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process.