Director - Planning and Infrastructure Economics

3 days ago


Adelaide, South Australia KPMG Full time $120,000 - $150,000 per year
Job Description

Director - Planning and Infrastructure Economics

Adelaide

Planning for our cities and their infrastructure needs is complex, as is understanding how they will grow and which projects will enhance community wellbeing and prosperity now, and into the future.

The challenge lies in the need to balance a 'predict and provide' approach that addresses immediate infrastructure demands with strategic infrastructure, which has the potential to shape the future and alter demand patterns.

Our Planning & Infrastructure Economics team help plan for our cities now and into the future by developing and prioritising projects which generate sustainable community benefits.

Your Opportunity – Director

The Director opportunity within our Planning and Infrastructure Economics group is a new leadership role in our Adelaide practice to support the success of our people and clients.

Directors are industry specialists who can support client growth, are passionate for building a thriving team culture and are known in the industry for their expertise and ability to deliver work opportunities.

Our team are specialists in supporting our clients' needs with strategic advice in the planning and prioritisation of transport, social and energy infrastructure projects.

As Director you will collaborate with our national team and drive local opportunities in the SA market by:

  • Developing policies, strategies, feasibility studies and business cases for transport, social and energy sector investments.

  • Being client facing, solving client problems, delivering proposals, and managing the delivery of projects.

  • Introducing new and maintaining existing local client relationships and building presence in the market at industry events.

  • Providing subject matter expertise internally (locally and globally) and externally in the transport, social and energy markets.

  • Building a cohesive and delivery focused team, with growth and learning as a key focus for your team.

  • Supporting or unlocking our exposure to new or different clients' sectors and works.

How are you extraordinary?

  • You are considered a specialist in transport, social or energy infrastructure across advisory, economics or strategic planning.

  • Facilitating better community outcomes through enhanced infrastructure planning is a passion and expertise.

  • You are an active a thought leader (or the desire to be) in a range of strategic, technical, and business issues impacting our clients and markets.

Your Experience

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. You will bring to the team your qualifications, skills & experience such as:

  • Leadership experiences in similar consulting, advisory or inhouse roles across transport, social and energy infrastructure projects, locally or globally.

  • A proven confidence to substantially contribute to the successful generation of new work opportunities.

  • Strong numerical, analytical, and strategic thinking skills and demonstrated experience in the economic, financial assessment, investment decisions and strategic planning of infrastructure projects.

  • The ability to build and maintain client relationships and develop a presence at industry networking events.

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who've got your back. You'll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you'll take control over how you work. We're embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.



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