Associate Director – Infrastructure, Capital Projects

HKA

. Lead and deliver complex advisory engagements across sectors .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timePerth • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex advisory engagements and delivering strategic, risk-based advice across sectors, particularly in infrastructure and management consulting. Proven ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and contribute to business development in the energy, mining, and renewables sectors.

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Proven Project ExperienceInfrastructure AdvisoryBusiness Development ActivitiesStakeholder EngagementCommercial Acumen

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Hard Skills

Advisory PrinciplesProject ManagementRisk ManagementPerformance ManagementGovernanceCost ManagementSchedule ManagementComplex Project DeliveryTechnical Issue TranslationKnowledge Sharing

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationInfluencingContinuous LearningTeam Capabilities

Industry Keywords

MiningResourcesEnergyUtilitiesGovernmentRenewablesManagement ConsultingDynamic EnvironmentsStakeholder ManagementBusiness Growth

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and deliver complex advisory engagements across sectors
Provide strategic and risk-based advice across project delivery, governance, cost, schedule and performance
Support clients and industry stakeholders in navigating project complexity
Build trusted relationships with key clients and stakeholders
Identify business development opportunities to grow HKA service offerings
Contribute to the growth of HKA’s Advisory offering in Australia
Shape and deliver HKA’s offerings across Mining & Resources, Energy, Utilities and Government
Work on major, complex projects where outcomes matter

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven project experience
In-depth knowledge of advisory principles
Proven experience in infrastructure advisory or management consulting
Experience working on large-scale, complex projects in the energy, mining, and renewables sector
Strong commercial acumen
Ability to translate technical issues into strategic actions
Track record of contributing to or leading business development activities
Demonstrated ability to influence and engage stakeholders
Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships at all levels in complex, dynamic environments
Passion for continuous learning and development, team capabilities, knowledge sharing and performance management
Degree in engineering, mining, project management, geology, business, quantity surveying, law, commerce, or similar

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial team and help drive the future success and development of HKA’s international advisory practice
High-performing and collaborative culture encouraging innovation and working together
Access to a dynamic global team and globally recognised experts
Flexible working pattern in terms of hours and location
Flexible remote working
Inclusive and collaborative culture
Opportunities to thrive and develop in the chosen career path
Authentic candidate experience and an efficient, insightful recruitment process