Greater Sydney Area
Chartered Professional Engineer with more than 35 years experience in the railway industry, covering safety assurance, asset management and the management of multi-disciplinary engineering teams. Demonstrated ability in engineering consultancy, project delivery, maintenance management, audit and business development roles. Extensive knowledge of rail safety legislation and author of industry standards and regulatory major project guidance.
Leading the Independent Certification team for the fixed infrastructure works on the city section of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project. Developing Certifer's business in NSW.
Led and delivered the regulatory assessment of the safety of major railway projects across Australia including metro, light rail and freight projects.
Led and delivered regulatory assessment of the safety of major railway projects, and providing advice on such to the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR).
Led and developed GHD’s rail consulting business in Victoria covering track, signalling, electrical and OHW engineering services.
Led Hyder’s transport business in Victoria. Key accountabilities included: business profitability, technical quality, project delivery, recruitment and resource allocation across highways, ports & marine, rail, hydraulics, civil structures, project services, traffic & transport planning, risk & safety, economics and drafting teams, covering 120 employees and contractors.
Led and developed Hyder’s emerging rail business, principally in Victoria.