Our Team

Andrew is a Commercial and Cost Advisory specialist with over 15 years’ experience in major building, infrastructure and utilities projects in both the UK and Australia. The diversity of Andrew’s experience and his ability to collaborate with key project stakeholders enable him to add value at all stages of the project life-cycle. Andrew is experienced in major infrastructure programme delivery, capital investment planning, and delivery assurance.

Andrew has led both commercial and delivery teams on a secondment basis. An effective communicator, he has the ability to integrate quickly and effectively in to established working teams; leverage existing available skills and knowledge; and seek opportunities to optimise commercial outcomes.

Andrew understands the importance of the commercial role supporting project delivery. He therefore fosters a collaborative working style and actively seeks engagement with project stakeholders in the interest of alignment amongst stakeholders, and sound commercial outcomes.

Andrew is a qualified Civil Engineer with over 8 years’ experience in the engineering and construction industries working on major infrastructure projects for both private and government clients. His main focus is on the provision of transaction and commercial advisory services as well as risk management, whole-of-life cost assessment, quantitative risk analysis and economic appraisals.

Most recently, Andrew was involved in the procurement and transaction management of major tunnel, motorway, tolling system, water and social infrastructure projects. His key responsibilities included developing procurement strategies, formulating technical and contractual documentation for tender, facilitating the tender and evaluation process and providing commercial advice during the final negotiation and contract award process.

Andrew’s double degree in Commerce and Civil Engineering (with first class honours) from the University of Sydney provides him with the ability to be both technically minded and financially astute.

Outside of work, Andrew is a keen (but not always triumphant) fisherman, and loves heading off on road trips to explore and fish in Australia’s many estuaries and waterways.

Andy holds a MSc in Quantity Surveying and is a Chartered member of the RICS. He has over 13 years of experience in the construction industry in the UK and Australia. Andy is currently working as the Commercial Manager for Sydney Metro on the Central Station project. Previously he worked for almost 7 years at Transport for London, operating as a Commercial Manager in the Major Projects Directorate. Andy has experience in rail, tunnelling, roads, bridges and residential projects during all stages of the project life cycle.

Andy’s experience while working for Transport for London and Sydney Metro has translated into an in-depth understanding of government policies and procedures, this has been integral to the development of his expertise.

During his time at Transport for London, he has worked on and delivered various tunnels, structures and roads projects for the client including Silvertown Tunnel, Hogarth Flyover, Cycle Super Highways and Euston Circus.

Andy has extensive commercial experience and is able to advise in areas such as commercial management, contract administration, risk management, cost planning, procurement strategy, final account negotiations and project reporting.

Outside of work, Andy enjoys going to watch Cricket, Rugby, Moto GP and live music events. He also loves to travel and explore as many places as possible.

Barbara is a skilled general counsel bringing 30 years of professional experience in the public and private sectors. She has provided legal advice, strategic thinking and support to company boards, senior executives, senior public officers and ministerial offices and has acted in the role of Chief Executive Officer as required.

She is proficient in a broad range of law including administrative, general commercial, construction, corporate, environmental, workplace health and safety, planning, pollution, property, statutory, transactional and workplace relations. 

In recent years, Barbara has provided the internal legal support for all aspects and stages of the delivery of heavy rail, light rail, fleet and station infrastructure projects to Transport for New South Wales. 

Barbara has extensive experience in major infrastructure and fleet procurement, contract negotiation and documentation (including interface arrangements) along with claims and dispute resolution.

Brian is a Director and co-founder of ConnellGriffin. He has over 20 years’ experience in the construction and transport infrastructure industry. During his career, Brian has been responsible for commercial contract management of a broad range of projects.

Brian’s extensive experience working in an advisory capacity to both public and private sector clients make him a valuable asset to any project.  His experience includes the provision of commercial and contract management, risk management, claims management, project auditing, financial reporting and the review and auditing of business processes and contract administration procedures.

Brian’s commercial insight combined with his strong technical skills in the industry make him well equipped to determine the most cost effective, timely and sensible solutions for clients.

Bridgid has over 5 years’ experience in administrative support in both the public and private sectors. Bridgid supports our team across all our offices, she is instrumental in making sure everything runs smoothly and is our go-to person for many issues.

Having worked in the construction industry for over 16 years, mostly in the rail sector, Catherine has had the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of contractual arrangements of varying sizes, which has provided her with an array of knowledge in this field. Catherine is an extremely driven, ambitious and dedicated person, which has enabled her to progress successfully through her career so far.  She has excellent people skills and works well in all situations, which has led to only positive experiences with senior management, colleagues and clients.

Catherine’s background is in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management, with clients such as Network Rail, Transport for New South Wales and Sydney Trains, working on a wide range of contractual arrangements, including Alliances, PPPs, PFIs, Target Cost and Managing Contractor.  Her experience includes leading procurement, finance and commercial teams of varying sized projects, contract and variation negotiations, risk management and bench marking analysis.

Outside of work, Catherine enjoys going to the gym, hiking and seeing the world.

Chris is a Civil Engineer with experience in design management, programme controls, contract administration, stakeholder management, and risk management. He has worked across Australia and New Zealand on projects involving schools, air cargo facilities, roads, and aircraft hangars.

Chris enjoys working on intricate projects involving a complex interplay of disciplines. He has been involved in all stages of the project life cycle delivering a variety of services, including project initiation and determining a project’s strategic direction, contract administration during delivery, as well as confirming that deliverables have been achieved for handover.

Recently, Chris has been become involved in commercial management, including work as part of a public-private partnership for the Puhoi to Warkworth highway extension, a government designated ‘road of national significance’.

Outside of work, Chris is always on the lookout for new eating holes and when he’s not eating he tries to spend as much time by or in the sea as possible: going to the beach, swimming, sailing or scuba diving.

Craig has over 17 years’ experience in the construction and transport industry, with a focus on the management of commercial and contractual aspects of a wide variety of projects. He has worked in the UK, UAE and Australia with both contractor and client organisations, gaining experience at all phases of the project life-cycle.

Craig trained as a Quantity Surveyor in the UK and supplemented his experience by completing a MSc in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution. During his career, Craig has had substantial involvement in commercial management, claims management, and dispute resolution and avoidance.

Daniel holds a Bachelor of Project Management and has over 11 years’ experience in procurement and contract management working for a blend of public sector and Tier 1 contractors in Australia and the United Kingdom.

Daniel’s experience working on various infrastructure and building projects extends to the delivery of large, complex and multi-disciplined projects under various contractual arrangements. He has been involved in all stages of the project lifecycle from procurement through to project close out.

Working with clients such as London Underground and most recently, Transport for New South Wales, Daniel’s understanding of government policies and procedures has been integral to the development of his expertise.

With a personal interest in health and fitness, outside of work Daniel regularly jogs the Bondi coastal track, and plays Oz Tag with his local team.

David is a Chartered Surveyor with 30 years’ experience working in a broad range of sectors including infrastructure, rail, education, oil and gas, residential, commercial, sport, hotels, defence and health. He has extensive multi-continent experience leading end-to-end commercial execution of large-scale building, gas and infrastructure projects, including a breadth of billion dollar projects spanning the UK, Middle East and Australia.

David is expertly skilled in pre and post contract negotiations, cost management and leading project delivery teams in high pressure environments. He is highly adaptable, having frequently interchanged between client facing pre-contract work and commercial delivery roles.

David has held various senior commercial roles, including Senior Commercial Manager at Obayashi Corporation, Laing O’Rourke Australia and John Laing International. He has outstanding commercial acumen and keen business insight, developed through his experience leading high value projects through varied market conditions.

Denys is a Civil Engineer with 7 years' experience on major infrastructure projects, having worked in Brazil and Australia. He also has Project Management qualifications, which support his multidisciplinary view of construction projects.

Most of his background is related to cost and contract/procurement management for a wide range of services, with valuable knowledge in brownfield infrastructure projects. Denys also has experience as a site and project engineer, which helps him to have a technical approach to commercial issues.

Outside of work, Denys is keen on a wide variety of sports and is often running around Sydney’s parks and beaches.

Duncan is a strategic advisor on cities, precinct development and property management. His insights into the social infrastructure sector are broad having held senior positions in NSW state government, residential development company Urbex and as planning consultant on major development projects in the UK, Australia, Middle East and Africa. 

Highlights from Duncan’s career include senior roles on the Central to Eveleigh program for UrbanGrowth NSW, as advisor to the Sydney Startup Hub at Jobs for NSW and as General Manager of the Australian Technology Park in Redfern. His most unique project experience was working on the social and community assessment of a proposed hydro-electric power station on the River Nile in Uganda funded by the World Bank.

Outside work, Duncan is married and has two sons. He enjoys life-stories about sport, resilience and adventure – lessons he learned himself by running six marathons in six days through Australia’s Simpson Desert.  Duncan is also a Non-executive Director for creative community charity 107 Projects based in Redfern.

Duncan has over 20 years’ experience in the transaction management and delivery of major projects across the road, rail, ports and water treatment sectors, both contracting, and representing and advising clients.

He has led the transaction activities on a number of packages on Sydney Metro City & Southwest, including the selection of a contractor for the development of Central Station ($1.5 billion), and the selection of contractors to demolish buildings and infrastructure at the station locations along the metro alignment, including significant high-rise buildings in Sydney’s CBD ($100 million).

Duncan was the Senior Transaction Manager for the procurement of a contractor to design and construct the New M5 Main Works, a 9-kilometre tunnel that forms part of WestConnex, Stage 2 ($4 billion), providing an alternative route to the M5 East. He was also the Transaction Manager for the selection of the D&C contractor for NorthConnex ($2.7 billion), a 9-kilometre tunnel between the M2 Motorway and the M1 Motorway. 

Prior to his role on NorthConnex, Duncan was the Senior Project Manager responsible for the successful delivery of the White Bay Cruise Terminal ($62 million) for Sydney Ports, including the new terminal building, separate access road (including an upgrade of the James Craig Road intersection with City West Link), wharf infrastructure upgrades and passenger boarding bridges. The project was delivered on time and well within budget.

His leadership of multi-disciplinary integrated project teams on WestConnex, Sydney Metro City & Southwest, NorthConnex and the White Bay Cruise Terminal has been recognised by clients as being a significant factor for delivering successful outcomes on their respective projects.

Edward will complete his studies at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and is working towards completing a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree. Edward has already undertaken a number of industrial placements including at Dragages Hong Kong Ltd and ConnellGriffin. 

He has showcased his proficiency in advanced computing skills including AutoCAD, Excel VBA and MATLAB programming. Edward has developed strong problem solving and data analytics skills through academic assignment and work experiences. He has demonstrated solid communication skills and teamwork skills through professional placement and group projects.

Edward has most recently supported Transport for NSW in the transaction of Parramatta Light Rail.

Elliot has over 5 years experience working for Tier 1 contractors in the UK where he delivered a number of high profile public and private sector projects under a number of different contract types. 

Elliot has extensive commercial experience and is able to advise in areas such as commercial management, contract administration, cost planning, procurement, estimating, final account negotiations and contractor management. 

In recent years Elliot has delivered a number of social infrastructure projects whereby he worked closely with his clients to develop and deliver the projects on time and within budget. 

Outside of work, Elliot is a keen mountain biker and looks forward finding new trails in Australia to explore in his free time.

Erin is the backbone of our company. She is instrumental in making sure everything  runs smoothly across our three offices and is our go-to person for many issues.

Erin, as our Business Manager, is one of our most critical and visible employees as her role touches almost every aspect of the business. As a consequence, she helps set the tone and culture of the business.

Outside of work, Erin enjoys socialising with her friends and dining out.

Gavin holds a Bachelor of Building Construction Management and has over 13 years’ international experience working as a contract administrator and commercial manager within the public and private sector in both Australia and the United Kingdom.

Gavin’s experience includes commercial management, contract administration, cost control and procurement management on multi million dollar rail projects. Gavin also has new build and refurbishment experience from inception to completion within the retail, commercial, residential, hospitality and industrial sections.

With well established client and stakeholder management skills, Gavin has a key understanding of corporate governance and the ability to operate in multidisciplinary environments.

Gavin’s life outside of ConnellGriffin belongs to a small person who enjoys the luxury of free board and meals, and an endless crayon supply.

Hubert is an experienced urbanist with specialist knowledge in urban renewal and property development.  He has experience in creating strategic alignment among diverse stakeholders to enable the delivery of complex urban projects.

In Sydney, he progressed some of the largest urban transformation programs.

In France, working for Tier 1 Property Developers, he planned and delivered highly mixed use development projects.

He has a passion for sustainability and seeks to deliver inclusive economic development and housing outcomes on all projects he works on.

He is looking forward to applying innovative strategic and design thinking to support ConnellGriffin’s clients and the wider community.

Helen is a Chartered Civil Engineer who has worked in the UK and New Zealand and has recently completed her Masters in Commercial Law at the University of Melbourne. Helen has 15 years’ experience in procurement, design management and project delivery with a focus on large motorway and government infrastructure projects. She has experience with a wide range of procurement delivery models as both a client and contractor, which provides her an understanding of how to effectively translate client objectives into commercial and contractual outcomes. Recent projects she worked on for the New Zealand Government include a competitive ECI and a hybrid Alliance, both of which had unique risk allocation profiles created to provide a balance of commercial tension and collaborative behaviour.

Helen particularly enjoys helping clients with complex projects requiring innovative processes, fast-tracked programmes or extensive stakeholder engagement.     

Helen has recently relocated to Sydney and is enjoying exploring the local markets, antique shops and drinking coffee in the beautiful weather.

Isla is a highly motivated infrastructure professional with experience across a diverse range of high-profile transport and urban development projects, both for the private and public sector in both Australia and the UK. 

She has particular specialist experience in the transport sector (road, rail and ports) with key experience in Government procurement and transaction including: developing the delivery strategy and procurement strategy; market sounding; tender and contract documentation development; management of tender period processes; management of tender evaluation periods and taking procurements through contract award to execution.

With over 10 years' experience working on the procurement and implementation of major transport and infrastructure projects, Jane has developed and perfected her transaction capabilities.  Commencing as a Transaction Coordinator on the Opal Procurement Project she has developed her transaction skills to other transaction roles such as Evaluation Team Facilitator, Contract Administration, Process and Data Room Management and Transaction Advisor. 

A skilled team player, with a proven ability to react in a proactive, strategic and highly professional manner and work with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. 

Her strong interpersonal skills contributes to the building and management of stakeholder relationships within wider project teams.

Janice graduated with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) from UNSW.

Janice has worked on RMS projects for a Tier 1 Contractor and Consultancy which has equipped her with essential project management skills and commercial acumens during different stages of the project lifecycle. Whilst working in construction, Janice has developed an understanding of how technical challenges are coordinated to mitigate impact on stakeholders. Her experience was then extended to project and cost controls during her time at a design consultancy. Janice is a strong problem solver with demonstrated skills in communication, team work and time management. With a dual degree, Janice is able to deliver outcomes without compromising technical feasibility with commercial viability. 

Outside of work, Janice is either planting some new flowers in her gardens or out and about trying out new food. 

Jennifer has a Master’s Degree in Law with a Graduate Certificate in Practical Legal Training from the University of Technology Sydney. She was admitted as a Legal Practitioner to the Supreme Court of New South Wales in December 2017 and has a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Chemistry from the University of Bristol in the UK.

Jennifer’s previous experience has been in the legal sector in commercial litigation, building and construction law and dispute resolution. With a background in science, Jennifer has the ability to think critically, analyse and provide practical solutions.     

Since joining ConnellGriffin in 2017, Jennifer has been gaining experience in procurement of infrastructure projects. This experience has included documents management, preparation of procurement documentation and management of the procurement process. 

Jennifer spends most of her time outside of work playing and attending sporting events, playing netball and oz tag all year round. She is a member and regular attendee of Sydney FC but staying true to her heritage Jennifer remains a loyal England supporter.

Jeremy has over 30 years of local and international experience in economic and social infrastructure and the resources sector. He has a unique background having worked in senior positions in an investment bank, as a financial/commercial adviser to governments and the private sector, and as a civil engineer. His engineering and finance qualifications include a Masters (Science) from University of London, a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment (Securities Institute) and a Bachelor of Engineering from Melbourne University.

Jeremy advises on project procurement and has acted as a transaction manager, commercial advisor, evaluation panel member and on a broad range of project review roles. He is a specialist in project finance and PPPs. He also writes and manages business cases and feasibility studies. He has contributed to the development of government policy on major infrastructure projects – especially on risk management/transfer, structured PPP approaches and implementation, value capture, funding and user pays regimes, value for money and procurement models.

Jeremy brings a strong commercial, financial and technical skill set to add our growing presence in Melbourne and Australia generally

Jonathan has over 12 years’ international project management and engineering consulting experience with expertise leading teams through all stages of the project lifecycle. This has included: scoping and feasibility studies, contract development and procurement, design and delivery, and operational readiness and asset handover.

Jonathan has worked in Ireland, New Zealand and Australia, with both client and consultant organisations and is a qualified Mechanical Engineer. Jonathan has significant experience delivering large and complex rail projects including railway station delivery for the TfNSW Transport Access Program and more recently Aucklands’ City Rail Link, leading the owner’s verifier team as Senior Project Manager.

Working as the client Project Manager for TfNSW for almost 7 years, Jonathan has fostered long and lasting relationships within the local infrastructure sector and has an in-depth understanding of NSW government policies and procedures.

Outside of work, Jonathan enjoys international travelling, going to the gym and playing golf. 

Julian is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Chartered Builder and Chartered Civil Engineering Surveyor with 25 years’ experience working in both the public and private sectors on major civil engineering, infrastructure and construction projects in Australia and Europe. He has held senior commercial roles in both contracting and consulting organisations and is also an accredited Expert for Expert Determination with the RICS. 

He is experienced in a variety of sectors including infrastructure, operations and maintenance, civil, rail, commercial, industrial, shopping centres, residential, defence, utilities, schools, hospitals and data centres. 

Julian brings extensive experience and expertise in core areas such as strategic leadership, commercial management, procurement and dispute resolution. He is an accomplished trusted advisor with an excellent track record in ensuring strong outcomes for his client.

Kevin is a Consultant with Honours qualifications in Civil Engineering from the University of New South Wales. Since joining ConnellGriffin, Kevin has developed a suite of professional, commercial and management skills to complement the technical knowledge garnered from his degree. With experience in major road projects and a growing commercial mind, he is eager to offer his enthusiasm to excel in any team-oriented project.

Kevin understands the importance of working closely with clients to meet both time and budget constraints. Learning from his peers, Kevin is quickly developing a commercial acumen to effectively meet client demands. With his prior experience in major road and infrastructure Transactions, he is eager to apply himself in different service lines.

In his spare time, Kevin likes to stay active any way he can. You can find Kevin in a variety of places, from the parks of Western Sydney to the eastern coastline.

Lauren is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with over 9 years’ experience working in Sydney and London as an Advisor and Commercial Manager specialising in large-scale infrastructure projects.

Lauren has international and multi-disciplinary experience as a commercial advisor in residential, mixed-use, rail and road projects during all stages of the project life cycle. Her experience ranges from planning, delivering and management of all procurement activities to risk management, contract administration, commercial claim support as well as commercial and contractual advice and reporting.  Lauren gained Membership to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in May 2012 and completed a Masters in Construction Law at the University of Melbourne in December 2017.

Australia has been Lauren’s home since January 2014, but every now and then her true South African heritage comes out when she can be heard cheering for the Springboks.

Lucy has 15 years’ experience working on complex infrastructure and urban renewal projects in Australia and the UK, with her expertise being in strategy, project development and delivery. She has held key roles in Sydney Metro, the Greater Sydney Commission and UrbanGrowth NSW, and has worked with several Government clients in the UK on high profile projects such as Thames Tideway, High Speed 2 and Crossrail. 

Her breadth of experience in multiple sectors demonstrates a high level of adaptability and responsiveness to client needs. She is known for her ability to collaborate across disciplines with multiple stakeholders, which is a credit to her positive demeanour and strong leadership and communication skills. Lucy is able to present complex information clearly and persuasively to influence at all levels and achieve successful outcomes.

Outside of work, Lucy enjoys hipster bars and restaurants, musical theatre and planning her next trip overseas.

Lyndsey is a Structural Engineer with a Masters of Engineering who has over 5 years’ of experience working with/for several large contractors on residential, education and infrastructure projects in the United Kingdom and more recently in Australia; consulting in various roles in engineering, project and contract management and planning/scheduling for government bodies in NSW.

Lyndsey brings knowledge of planning, risk management, project controls, procurement and strategy, contract administration, stakeholder management, statutory compliance, risk management, BIM, and contract schedule development and maintenance. Emphasizing and supporting the need to work in a collaborative manner for the best outcomes.

Outside of work, Lyndsey enjoys to travel, scuba-dive and snowboard while exploring her new home of Australia and further afield; and she is about to embark upon her Bronze medallion to become a Bondi surf life saver.

Mark holds qualifications in construction management and civil engineering and has over 10 years’ experience in the industry with his main focus on major transport infrastructure projects in Sydney. Mark has established experience in a number of different service streams, including design, procurement, delivery and overall management of the project lifecycle. Mark’s core focus is on the provision of frontend and delivery advisory services, with added experience in asset maintenance.    

Mark has experience as a contractor and consultant in both the public and private sector providing him with a skills set to effectively manage project objectives and outcomes with a strong regard for stakeholders and project constraints. 

Prior to joining ConnellGriffin, Mark was more recently involved in the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Stewardship Maintenance Contract leading and coordinating the development and delivery of RMS Easing Sydney’s Congestion program.

Mark possesses a highly client focused approach with an emphasis on building strong internal and external relationships to support the delivery of a project. In addition, his experience in the field coupled with the office provides him with a diversified approach to managing and resolving complex project issues.

Outside of work, Mark’s priority is family, particularly his young son who keeps him busy – spare time is dedicated to health and fitness, enjoying the gym and outdoor activities. Mark is also a keen traveler.

Martin is a Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng MICE) and is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb) and has 14 years’ experience in the development and delivery of social and economic infrastructure projects, both in the UK and Australia. Martin completed the MSc in Construction Law & Dispute Resolution at King’s College London and has broad commercial and cost management experience. Martin develops and maintains excellent stakeholder relationships and is focused on delivering customer value outcomes. 

Martin’s experience includes commercial management of major transport projects for the 2012 London Olympic Games and Easing Sydney’s Congestion program of work. Martin’s recent experience includes providing strategic advisory services to School Infrastructure NSW for their $4.2bn investment program of new schools and upgrades.

Outside of work Martin enjoys taking his daughter to swimming lessons, playing guitar and catching the Premier League on TV.

Martin has 24 years’ commercial management experience in the construction industry both in the private and public sector. Martin’s recent experience has included leading procurement and commercial management teams on billion dollar light rail, rail, airport and infrastructure projects where he has created strong commercial teams to deliver the desired project outcomes.

Martin’s key strengths are his commercial acumen and rigorous analytical skills coupled with his client driven focus. These skills assist him to provide the highest quality of service across all working commitments on the client or contracting side whilst aligning team member activities towards project goals and outcomes.

Martin likes all things sport and in the weekend you will usually find him coaching his son’s local soccer team, or otherwise running the kids to their extracurricular sporting or dance activities.

Matt is a Civil Engineer with over fourteen years’ experience in the delivery of infrastructure projects in Australia and the United Kingdom.  His experience includes design, construction, procurement and contract management on rail, road, building, power and water engineering projects.

Matt has a technical background in civil engineering design, with a particular focus on ground engineering and tunneling.  He is an effective communicator and leader, and has managed multidisciplinary design teams on major projects including Sydney Metro (North West) and City East Cable Tunnel, and led engineering teams as an organisational manager within a Tier 1 engineering consultancy.

Matt’s commercial and procurement experience was gained on major infrastructure projects including as Transaction Advisor on WestConnex (M4 East), Contract Manager/Transaction Manager on WestConnex (Operations and Maintenance) and most recently as Transaction Manager for the management and operation of a NSW prison as part of a high profile NSW Government reform.

With a sound technical and advisory background, Matt holds a strong combination of technical knowledge and practical thinking, coupled with a commercial aptitude which assists him in managing clients objectives across scope, cost and risk to deliver valuable outcomes for projects.

Outside of work, Matt enjoys exploring new adventures with his kids, and sneaking in a surf on Sydney’s northern beaches.

Mia has over 17 years’ experience in program management in the transport (aviation, rail and roads), social infrastructure and power & utilities sectors. Mia has utilised her qualifications in Chemical and Mechanical Engineering from France and her MBA from UNSW to provide strategic advice to various sectors traversing everything from Formula 1 racing through to banking institutions. 

She has led programs and PMO establishment and implementation initiatives with a particular focus on risk/benefit management and lean processes. Mia’s diverse and international experiences across a range of industries is testament to her ability to lead and work effectively within multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, solving complex issues all whilst developing strong client relationships and effectively managing expectations.

Nic has a career spanning nearly 30 years of local and international engineering and operational experience, encompassing the design, construction, operational management and direct project/program management of complex projects focused primarily in the energy and transport sectors.

His diverse history in providing high level strategic, commercial and operational advice enables Nic to engage and support his clients in core areas such as strategic planning, regulatory, business and operational management, leadership, commercial negotiation and financial management.  Nic’s broad generalist engineering experience encompasses the design and construction of significant infrastructure in both regulated and private sector environments and he has extensive specialist experience and expertise in large infrastructure project and program management.  He is experienced in a variety of sector disciplines including Transport and Water having led multi-disciplined teams at an executive level, and has in-depth high voltage engineering design knowledge and operations capability in transmission and distribution networks.

Nic is an accomplished advisor to industry with a strong and unique balanced background of technical, commercial and strategic skills to add to our growing presence in Melbourne and Australia overall.

Omkar has a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with first class honours from the University of New South Wales. Omkar has over 2 years of experience in the construction industry where he held various roles on a variety of commercial infrastructure projects. He also has experience in being lead on a number of small scale projects.

His experience includes mechanical engineering, design management and project management, to name a few and has worked in a variety of sectors including social infrastructure and transport.

Outside of work, Omkar enjoys sports such as cricket and squash and enjoys reading biographies and history books. He also has an avid interest in finding the best places to get a cappuccino.

Paul Haylen is a civil engineer with over 30 years’ experience in the engineering and construction industries, and has worked on a range of high profile infrastructure projects in Australia and overseas.

Prior to joining ConnellGriffin, Paul held a senior role within a major project advisory consultancy firm. He has extensive experience working for clients in the airports, rail, light rail, roads, building, water, defence, IT, power and mining sectors.

In recent years, Paul has largely worked on economic infrastructure projects (transport) and social infrastructure projects (buildings). He provides clients with strategic planning advice on their major development plans and projects. Paul has particular expertise in project controls, project scheduling, risk management and claims & dispute management.

Paul has an ability to quickly understand complex problems, identify the key issues and work with the client and stakeholders to achieve their program and project objectives.

Outside work, Paul is a keen sports fan.  His loyalty over many years to the South Sydney Rabbitohs finally paid dividends in 2014 with a premiership title, and Paul holds high hopes for another win in the near future.

Phoebe is a Commercial Manager with over 8 years’ experience working on large infrastructure projects in Australia. Phoebe has a professional background in Civil Engineering, commencing her career in construction working for Leighton Contractors on the M2 Upgrade project as a Site Engineer. Since transitioning into consulting she has gained significant professional experience in providing advisory services to various public and private infrastructure projects.

Phoebe has experience in commercial management, contract administration, contract development, commercial tender preparation & evaluation, complex commercial claim and dispute resolution, delivery strategy development, executive reporting and project management. Phoebe has worked with clients such as Transport for NSW Infrastructure and Services, Sydney Metro, Lendlease and Moorebank Intermodal Company as an advisor and as an integral member of integrated project teams. Phoebe has multi-disciplinary experience across a range of sectors including road, rail, rollingstock, maritime and freight logistics.

Phoebe is currently undertaking a Masters in Construction Law at the University of Melbourne.

Raj is a qualified Civil Engineering and MBA graduate with 16 years of experience in infrastructure advisory and engineering for government and private sector clients, encompassing transportation, energy, utilities and property development projects.

Raj started his career as a geotechnical design engineer and has since developed a diverse infrastructure skill-set across all stages of the project lifecycle.  He has written and co-ordinated business cases for rail projects, managed D&C transaction processes for major road assets, co-ordinated technical due diligence reporting as part of major asset sales (roads and hydropower), and implemented performance improvement initiatives with a particular focus on project management frameworks, portfolio optimisation and governance.

Throughout his career Raj has developed an excellent track record in stakeholder management, and has experience facilitating risk workshops and training seminars. He is a confident communicator, project team leader and certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

Richard is a Chartered Civil Engineer with over 20 years’ experience in providing strategic consulting, commercial, procurement, design and construction services for transport, power and other infrastructure projects in Australia and internationally.

Richard held senior management roles within highly regarded engineering firms in both Australia and the UK prior to joining Connell Griffin. He has extensive experience working for clients in the electricity and energy sectors.

In recent years, Richard has worked in Technical Management and Procurement roles for the Transport Project Division of Transport for NSW and he has contributed to energy sector projects across Australia and Asia.

Richard’s key strengths are his calm and reliable nature coupled with a strong determination to see work completed on time and to the highest standards.

Richard is a charted engineer with over 20 years’ experience in the procurement, design and delivery of engineering projects. His core skill set is in Project Management and he enjoys using this expertise to help shape city changing infrastructure. Over the last 8 years Richard has worked in leading roles on Australia’s highest profile transport projects including Sydney Metro North West and the Gold Coast Rapid Transit Project. Prior to relocating to Australia Richard led the design and procurement of the world’s first double helix pedestrian bridge and had a key role on the design delivery of the Iconic Marina Bay Sands Resort in Singapore.

Throughout his career he has developed an expertise in leading teams through the complexity of major projects. Richard’s particular skill lies in his ability to work across project teams engaging with designers, constructors, lenders, operators and specialists to ensure cost effective, integrated, and compelling solutions are developed and underpinned with strong commercial frameworks that ensure project success.

Richard is a Mechanical Engineer with 17 years’ experience in planning and constructability analysis, procurement, project management and contract administration on multi-discipline projects in the transport, water, resources, oil and gas sectors.

Richard has a proven track record in managing diverse teams as well as the successful coordination of teams to achieve project deadlines.  Most recently, Richard assisted the Transport Project Division of Transport for NSW as procurement manager for the Power Supply Upgrade Program.

Prior to this, Richard was a member of the Contract Management Team on Sydney Water’s Replacement Flows Project, responsible for facilitating the works of a D&C contractor within a new recycled water plant and three sewerage treatment plants.

Richard has practical planning experience working on projects as lead scheduler, where he assisted in the development of project constructability analysis and resource forecasting.

Outside of work, Richard is often on Bondi beach with his family, or planning his next trip to support Australia’s cricketers.

Richard is a Chartered Civil Engineer with over 17 years’ experience in the infrastructure sector. He brings significant project delivery leadership experience through his involvement on large programs of works in both Europe and Australia. His expertise spans a variety of sectors including transport, utilities and social infrastructure.

Richard has worked on many assignments delivering strategic and commercial advice to both private and government clients on projects from the inception and planning phase, through to construction, handover and operation. Through his involvement on such projects as NorthConnex, WestConnex and the Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan, he has earnt a reputation of having a “do what it takes” attitude, as well as possessing a high level of commercial and practical acumen.

Prior to arriving in Australia, Richard was a lead Project Manager on the delivery of a $3 billion infrastructure investment program of works in the UK, where he was responsible for the development, procurement, construction and commissioning of several large brownfield complex infrastructure projects. His achievements on this program of works resulted in him finishing runner-up in the United Kingdom’s Association for Project Management’s ‘Young Project Manager of the Year’ award.

Outside work, Richard is a keen cook and enjoys eating out with family and friends. At the weekend, he spends time with his family and takes the kids to all their extracurricular activities.

Rob has over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry operating around the world in locations such as Hong Kong, Canada, the UK, Australia and in the Middle East. During this time Rob has worked on a variety of projects ranging from Dubai theme parks to Hong Kong’s Mass Transit Railway, culminating in his most recent role as Head of Contract Solutions in the Middle East for a global design, engineering and management consulting firm.

Rob has extensive commercial experience across varied market sectors and is able to advise in areas such as claims management as well as litigation and arbitration support, commercial management, contract administration, risk management, project/programme management, procurement strategy, final account negotiations, business leadership and business management.

Rohini graduated with Honours from The University of Sydney in 2017 with a combined Bachelor of Civil Engineering/Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) degree.  

During her university studies, Rohini worked as an Engineering Consultant at Jacaranda Engineering Consultants within The University of Sydney, wherein a significant amount of her time was spent facilitating formal business meetings with the client, Laing O’Rourke. She has also worked as a Strategy Marketing and Innovation Intern at the CSIRO and has received mentoring from the Head of Risk at Transurban, as part of the Females Excelling in Engineering and Technology (FEET) Program. 

Outside of work, Rohini enjoys the creative arts, as well as cycling along Sydney’s bike tracks.

Rory is a Chartered Surveyor with over 4 years of valuable experience working on a diverse range of successful construction projects in Ireland and abroad. Clients include top technology companies and business leaders demanding the highest standards. Through working on both large and small scale projects he has gained experience working both as an integral member of large teams and working independently on projects.

His experience covers the full project life cycle from initial budget preparation to procurement, live project management and final account close out. His experience has allowed him to develop the skills and commitment needed to meet dead-lines and deliver project budgets.

Rory is an avid soccer fan following the Irish national team and also enjoys playing sport on a weekly basis.

Samuel is a Civil Engineer with a Master’s degree specialising in infrastructure financing and transport economics. He has over 5 years of consulting experience which includes the provision of feasibility, business case, financing, strategic asset management, technical due diligence and procurement services with a particular focus in public transport and renewable energy projects across Australia, Africa and North America.

Prior to this, Samuel was involved in various transportation projects including integrated public transport planning, strategic transport master plans, multi-modal transport management plans and traffic impact assessments covering all phases of the infrastructure lifecycle. He has also gained significant experience in the development of strategic transport plans for wind and solar energy facilities.

Outside of work Samuel loves any kind of adventure - whether it’s traveling the world, trail running or simply exploring the city. He also loves watching sport and will always proudly support his home rugby team, the Springboks, especially when they play against the Wallabies!

Sep is an ambitious consultant who holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) with first class honours from the University of New South Wales (UNSW). Prior to joining ConnellGriffin, he has gained a range of experiences within the transport infrastructure sector while working for WSP and Deloitte Australia.

Since joining ConnellGriffin, Sep has provided a range of commercial services including transaction and commercial management for the Parramatta Light Rail (TfNSW) and the Martin Place Integrated Station Development (Sydney Metro). These experiences combining with a dual degree in engineering and finance enables him to be both technically minded and commercially astute. He is also currently undertaking a Masters in Construction Law at the University of Melbourne.

 Outside of work, Sep is proactive and passionate in organising industry events for the Society of Construction Law and Engineers Australia.  

Shane has 14 years’ industry experience, specialising in the transport and infrastructure sectors. He has worked across New Zealand and Australia on a number of major rail, road and telecommunications projects undertaking roles and professional services for owners and operators of built assets. Shane’s experience covers PPPs, Alliances, ECIs, D&Cs and traditional contract forms, spanning planning and inception through to commissioning and completion.  His recent experience includes project advisory and commercial management roles on billion dollar transport projects, where he developed robust commercial and project management frameworks for his clients.

Shane has a strong blend of technical and commercial management experience and is particularly skilled at project initiation and contract development. His strategic focus combined with his diverse skill set enables Shane to provide a versatile, results orientated service offering to his clients.

Outside of work, Shane is a keen foodie and enjoys exploring various venues and regions around is adopted hometown of Melbourne.

Simon graduated from The University of New South Wales in 2018 with a combined Bachelor of Civil Engineering/ Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) degree.

During his university studies, Simon worked at KPMG as a risk advisory intern in the major projects advisory team creating project and portfolio dashboards for high risk high reward projects for Infrastructure New South Wales. He also worked at Arup in Hong Kong assisting in a structural redesign of a cross border passenger terminal building between Hong Kong and China. Throughout university Simon has also been part of the executive team of CEVSOC (Civil and Environmental Engineering Society) at UNSW.

Outside of work, Simon can be found in the bush exploring new hiking trails or on the computer planning his next destination abroad.

Siva is a program management professional with extensive experience in strategy and business transformation programs. Siva has worked with senior stakeholders of large organisations to setup, execute and realise benefits of their strategic programs. His experience spans multiple industries including transportation, infrastructure, telecommunications, financial services, defence, utilities, higher education and pharmaceutical. Siva has an MBA from the Macquarie Graduate School of Management (Sydney) and a Bachelors in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Hons 1) from the University of Adelaide.

From working as a technical advisor at the formation stages of Sydney Metro program to setting up and delivering complex business transformation programs at AMP, Siva brings diverse set of experience and insights which assist clients in delivering their complex programs.

Simon has a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and a Bachelor of Laws with first class honours from the University of New South Wales (UNSW). Whilst at UNSW, Simon received 8 Deans Honours List Awards in both law and engineering, and worked as an academic tutor for the UNSW Indigenous Unit.

Simon has over 2 years’ experience working for Tier 1 Engineering Consultancies and Contractors in the transport infrastructure sector. During this time, Simon gained Roads and Maritime project experience including key involvement in design and procurement. Simon has also developed a thorough understanding of project lifecycles, having been involved in diverse activities from feasibility workshops through to asset commissioning and maintenance management.

Simon’s double degrees in engineering and law make him both technically minded and commercially astute. With combined technical and commercial skills, Simon has the ability to prepare procurement documentation, manage document and communication flows as well as coordinate project team inputs in relation to tender documentation.

Outside of work, Simon is an avid skier and has recently begun trying to take a few strokes off his golf game.

Steve is an internationally experienced Mechanical Engineer with over 25 years’ experience in senior project and corporate delivery and operational roles. He has worked extensively in Australia, Europe, and the Former Soviet Union for construction contractors and consultancy organisations in commercial, procurement and project management roles.

With a background in project and commercial management with Tier 1 construction contractors, Steve moved into the professional services area undertaking key roles in the 2000 Olympics and NSW’s road and rail infrastructure projects. His experience now spans all elements of the project lifecycle from development through to delivery and operations, where he has become highly regarded in an advisory capacity, providing certainty and experience on complex assignments.

Steve’s personal interests are just as ambitious as his professional feats. Outside of work, he plays and coaches soccer as well as being the trumpet player in a local band, recently winning ABC radio 702’s inaugural “Exhumed” competition.

Stuart is a Quantity Surveyor with over 11 years’ international experience in commercial and contract management in the public and private sector.

Stuart has extensive experience in managing and administering construction and professional services contracts. His experience includes contract administration, commercial management, final account negotiation, claims assessment, project reporting, and managing process compliance to ensure that governance requirements are met. Stuart has also been involved in the provision of litigation support on multimillion-dollar rail and infrastructure projects.

With a strong background in transport and government projects in Australia and the UK, Stuart is experienced in managing multiple stakeholder and sponsor requirements. He understands the importance of developing collaborative strategies and targets internally, as well as developing positive contractual relationships within the supply network.

Having spent his weekends on either the soccer or cricket pitch in his younger days, Stuart is an avid Liverpool FC fan and continues to support his beloved team from the other side of the globe.

Vivian is a tertiary qualified commercial professional with over ten years’ experience working within commercial roles, with notable experience in contract management, procurement and finance. 

She has worked in commercial and procurement roles on both client and contractor-side on various major transport infrastructure projects in Victoria. Vivian has undertaken commercial and procurement management roles for client-side authorities responsible for delivering the multi-billion dollar Melbourne Metro Tunnel and Level Crossing Removal Projects. Vivian’s understanding of Government policies and procedures, specifically those pertaining to Victorian major transport infrastructure projects, has been an integral aspect of her expertise.

Outside of work, Vivian spends her time exploring Melbourne in a bid to find the best pasta and gelato that the city has to offer.

Wesley is a Civil Engineer with 20 years’ experience in the delivery and management of large engineering and construction projects in Australia and overseas.

He has successfully held key roles as a client’s representative, contractor and technical advisor, and has experience in delivering projects from inception through to construction, commissioning and handover.  Wesley brings his strong contract and delivery, transaction management and technical management experience from his recent roles on Sydney Metro Northwest, NorthConnex, WestConnex and South West Rail Link.

His contract and commercial management experience is reinforced by a Masters in Construction Law recently completed at The University of Melbourne.

Outside of his professional life, Wesley enjoys playing golf, reading, spending time with his family, and watching rugby, golf and Formula 1.