Associate - Urban Advisory & Social Infrastructure

Aequalis Consulting Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequalis Consulting is seeking an Associate or Senior Manager to join their Sydney team, focusing on urban renewal and social infrastructure projects including affordable housing and government partnerships. This role offers hands-on impact beyond traditional consultancy and spans strategy through procurement to financial close.

You will contribute to a growing, purpose-driven firm with an agile approach and opportunities for leadership as the team scales in Sydney.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years’ experience in infrastructure, urban, or real estate advisory.
• Strong report writing, commercial acumen, and stakeholder skills.
• A self-starter who values collaboration, purpose, and autonomy.
• You’ll be joining a tight-knit, experienced team in growth mode — with future leadership potential for the right person.

Responsibilities

• Work across all stages of advisory — from strategy and procurement to financial close.
• Commercial advisory and procurement structuring for urban and social infrastructure projects.
• Business case development and investment logic for public-sector clients.
• Supporting a pipeline of high-impact, place-based initiatives.

Skills

Report writing

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Job description

Associate - Urban Advisory & Social Infrastructure

Associate or Senior Manager – Urban Advisory & Social Infrastructure

Location:Sydney | Permanent | Exclusive to Aequalis Consulting

At Aequalis Consulting, we’ve been engaged exclusively by a respected boutique advisory firm with a reputation for shaping city-shaping renewal and housing projects that make a genuine difference.

We’re now searching for an Associate or Senior Manager to join their growing team. This is an opportunity to work across landmark urban renewal and social infrastructure projects in Sydney — including affordable housing, precinct regeneration, and government partnership models.

This role is ideal for someone looking to:

Step out of the Big 4 or a large consultancy to make a more direct, hands‑on impact.

Work across all stages of advisory — from strategy and procurement to financial close.

Join a purpose-driven firm with a modern, agile approach and strong growth trajectory.

Key focus areas:

Commercial advisory and procurement structuring for urban and social infrastructure projects.

Business case development and investment logic for public‑sector clients.

Supporting a pipeline of high‑impact, place‑based initiatives.

What we’re looking for:

3–8 years’ experience in infrastructure, urban, or real estate advisory.

Strong report writing, commercial acumen, and stakeholder skills.

A self‑starter who values collaboration, purpose, and autonomy.

You’ll be joining a tight‑knit, experienced team in growth mode — with future leadership potential for the right person.

About Aequalis Consulting

At Aequalis Consulting, we’re more than just a recruitment agency—we’re your career partner. With over 25 years of experience, we specialise in connecting talented professionals with opportunities that align with their skills, ambitions, and values. Whether you’re looking for a permanent position, a contract role, or an executive placement, we’re here to support you at every step of your career journey. Join us and discover the next exciting chapter in your professional life.