Advisory Consultant

At Mott MacDonald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.
When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity.
Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next.
At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you'll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed.
Mott MacDonald is seeking a Consultant to support the delivery of infrastructure advisory services for public and private sector clients. The successful candidate will work on complex strategic advisory mandates across the infrastructure lifecycle, from project inception and investment planning through procurement, delivery, operational readiness and asset management. Assignments may include business case development and economic analysis, strategic planning, procurement and commercial advisory, alternative delivery model assessment, due diligence, governance and assurance, risk management, and operational readiness.
The role requires strong analytical, problem-solving and project management capability, together with the ability to synthesize complex information and communicate clear, evidence-based advice to clients and senior decision-makers. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage competing priorities and contribute to high-quality client outcomes.
Responsibilities will involve:
Support advisory assignments for public and private sector clients across the planning, development, procurement, delivery and operational phases of infrastructure programs and projects
Support structured decision-making, needs and options analysis, business case development, economic analysis, and investment planning, producing clear and defensible recommendations
Support the development of procurement and commercial strategies, including assessment of conventional and alternative delivery models such as P3, CMGC and progressive design-build
Develop workplans, coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, manage assigned deliverables and monitor scope, schedule, budget, quality and risks Conduct qualitative and quantitative research and analysis, synthesize findings, and prepare high-quality reports, presentations, briefing materials and other client deliverables
Support client meetings, interviews and workshops, translating complex technical, commercial and stakeholder inputs into practical actions and decisions
Support governance, assurance, risk management, due diligence, asset management and operational readiness activities, as relevant to each assignment
Coordinate and collaborate with technical, commercial, and other specialist disciplines across regional and global teams
Support project commercial management, including budget monitoring, forecasting, change control, invoicing and performance reporting
Contribute to business development through market and client research, opportunity identification, proposal development, scope definition, resourcing and work planning
Build trusted client relationships and contribute to account development, knowledge sharing, service development and continuous improvement across the Advisory practice
Candidate Specification:
A post-secondary degree in engineering, planning, economics, business, public policy or another relevant discipline
A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience
Experience supporting and/or delivering advisory, consulting, planning, development or management services for infrastructure programs and projects
Demonstrated experience in one or more infrastructure sectors, such as transportation, energy, water, health, social infrastructure or urban development
Experience in one or more advisory service areas, such as strategic planning, business cases and economic analysis, procurement and commercial advisory, governance and assurance, risk management, asset management or operational readiness
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess evidence, identify key issues and translate complex information into practical recommendations
Project management capability, including planning work, coordinating multidisciplinary contributors, managing competing priorities and delivering to agreed scope, schedule, budget and quality requirements
Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills, with experience preparing high-quality reports, presentations and client materials
Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills, with the confidence to support client meetings and workshops and build effective working relationships
A collaborative, adaptable and self-directed approach, with sound judgement and a commitment to strong client outcomes
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge of the Canadian infrastructure and public-sector environment is desirable.
Experience with alternative delivery models, project finance, change management, or major project delivery preferred
Relevant professional credentials in project management, engineering, planning, asset management or a related discipline
Experience using analytical or project management tools
Benefits & RewardsThe expected salary range for this position is from $83,000 - $102,000.
Multiple factors such as qualifications, overall experience, and position responsibilities will be used to determine the successful candidate's actual salary within the expected range.
In addition to base salary, Mott MacDonald offers performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, giving employees a direct connection to our success.
The comprehensive benefits and rewards package is designed to support your health, wellbeing, and professional growth. Eligible employees have access to health and dental coverage, wellness resources, retirement savings, insurance and disability protection, paid time off, family leave support, and professional development opportunities. Benefits are subject to eligibility, plan terms, and change.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Collaboration at Our CoreAt Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet clients, team, and personal commitments.
We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Location(s)Toronto, ON, CA
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Various
Discipline: Project programme and commercial management
Job Ref: 17392
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