Manager - Energy Advisory

Aurecon Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon Group is seeking an experienced Manager - Energy Advisory in our Infrastructure & Energy Advisory team in Australia. You will lead complex engagements that help clients navigate the evolving energy market, shaping how energy is supplied, priced and secured.

You will guide techno-economic models, oversee grid-connected and off-grid solutions, and translate technical findings into practical client insights while managing teams and relationships.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (engineering, commerce, science, economics, public policy or related).
• Strong knowledge of Australian energy markets, power systems and investment drivers.
• Experience building and applying techno-economic models using Excel, Python or similar tools.
• Experience assessing power supply solutions for major energy users or projects.
• Ability to translate complex analysis into practical, persuasive client insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead energy market and techno-economic modelling engagements from problem definition to recommendations.
• Design and oversee models for grid-connected, behind-the-meter, hybrid and off-grid solutions.
• Synthesize technical, commercial and market insights to guide client decisions.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships and communicate findings to senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to energy strategy, electrification and decarbonisation projects and regulatory advice.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Energy markets understanding

Techno-economic modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership and coaching

Python/Excel modelling

Education

Engineering/commerce/science/economics/public policy degree

Tools

Excel

Python

Job description

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What you’ll do

As a Manager - Energy Advisory in our Infrastructure & Energy Advisory team, based in one of our major Australian offices, you’ll lead complex advisory engagements that help clients navigate the changing energy market and make informed decisions about how energy is supplied, priced and secured.

• Lead energy market and techno-economic modelling engagements, from defining the problem through to delivering clear recommendations
• Design and oversee models for grid-connected, behind-the-meter, hybrid and off-grid power supply solutions
• Bring together technical, commercial and market insights to help clients assess options, risks and investment decisions
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships and communicate complex findings clearly to senior stakeholders
• Contribute to technical due diligence, energy strategy, electrification and decarbonisation projects and regulatory & policy advice across the wider Energy Advisory offering
• Shape proposals, identify future opportunities and build trusted, long-term client relationships
• Coach and develop junior team members, while supporting a collaborative and inclusive team culture

What you’ll bring

• A relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, commerce, science, economics, public policy or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of Australian energy markets, power systems and the factors shaping energy and infrastructure investment
• Demonstrated experience building and applying techno-economic models, using tools such as Excel, Python or equivalent modelling software
• Experience assessing power supply solutions for major energy users, generation projects or emerging industries
• The ability to translate complex analysis into practical, persuasive insights for clients and senior decision-makers while working effectively across disciplines
• Experience leading advisory or consulting engagements, including proposals, project delivery and stakeholder relationships
• A collaborative leadership style, with the ability to guide, coach and develop others.

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

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