Our Team

Akhil is an ambitious consultant who is currently completing a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Business Information Systems) at the University of Sydney (USYD). During his time at ConnellGriffin, he has gained 2 years of experience within the transport infrastructure sector working for clients such as Sydney Metro and Transport for NSW. 

Since joining ConnellGriffin, Akhil has developed a suite of commercial skills including transaction management for the More Trains More Services Stage 2 (TfNSW) program of works, project controls support for Sydney Metro and claims analysis services for a claim in the $10’s of millions.

Outside of work, Akhil is proactive and passionate in his roles within the Army Reserve and has assisted the community as a junior team leader in operations such as Operation Bushfire Assist 2020 and Operation Covid Assist. This commitment is reflective of his passion to contribute in meaningful ways to the community and is what motivates him to pursue a career in Australian nation building infrastructure.

These experiences combined with a dual degree in engineering and finance enables him to be technically minded and commercially astute whilst bringing an authentic sense of community building to any project team. 

Alana is an experienced strategic project advisor of 10 years having worked on a range of complex infrastructure projects and asset transactions. Her breadth of expertise spans the public and private sectors in the fields of strategy, project development, procurement and transaction management, financial advisory and governance. As a qualified Chartered Accountant supported by a background in law and business, Alana brings a strong commercial acumen and an analytical approach to problem solving.

Alana has held integral roles in the front-end phases of the project lifecycle including, most recently, as a lead member of the team which was instrumental in securing stakeholder buy-in for the Glebe Island Multi-User Facility. She is a driven and collaborative professional, known for her ability to think laterally and articulate complex matters simply and succinctly across to diverse audiences whilst managing a wide range of competing interests. Alana prides herself on being adaptable and responsive to clients’ needs to deliver outcomes that exceed expectations.

Andrew is a Civil Engineer with 10 years’ experience in project development and delivery of major transport infrastructure projects for both contractors and client side. Andrew has gained contractor side project delivery experience on projects such as Sydney Metro Northwest and has more recently provided advisory services to clients in project controls, commercial management, project & program assurance, and portfolio management. Andrew brings a combination of technical civil expertise and strategic business thinking which allows him to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and yield the best outcome for the client.

Andrew has undertaken many advisory engagements including, most recently, performing the role of Risk Manager on the Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport. The role required a high level of stakeholder interaction holistic understanding of project delivery functions and their drivers. In addition, Andrew has designed and implemented project assurance frameworks, managed procurement processes and has designed portfolio prioritisation tools for a range of clients across the Transport, Social Infrastructure, and Defence sector.

Prior to this Andrew held the role of Project Engineer on projects including including Sydney Metro Northwest, Epping to Thornleigh Third Track and the Upper Hunter Valley Alliance. Andrew has operated in this capacity across all phases of the project lifecycle and under numerous contracting models on high value projects. In these roles' responsibilities included the planning of construction activities, scheduling, cost forecasting, procurement, contract management, design development and QHSE duties.

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 engaged as the Senior Commercial Manager for Sydney Metro on the Central Station Mainworks 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 has gained extensive commercial experience while working for Transport for London and Sydney Metro, which has translated into an in-depth understanding of government policies and procedures, this has been integral to the development of his expertise to deliver best for project outcomes.

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, Brent Cross Regeneration, Hogarth Flyover, West Croydon Bus Station and Euston Circus.

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 in his free time.

Antony is a Civil Engineer specialising in project controls with a particular interest in project scheduling, data analysis and cost management. He has worked on infrastructure projects of national significance throughout the North Island of New Zealand and Australia.

Antony has worked independently on client engagements and been seconded as part of their integrated project teams. These engagements included aviation, maritime, roads, rail and social housing sectors for clients including TransGrid, Sydney Metro, Auckland Transport, Auckland International Airport, CentrePort Wellington, Housing New Zealand, Kiwirail, and the NZ Transport Agency.

Archit is currently completing a double degree of Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) at The University of New South Wales. Since joining ConnellGriffin as part of the 2018-19 Undergraduate Development Program, Archit has worked on major RMS infrastructure projects, allowing him to develop his professional, commercial and management skills to complement his technical knowledge. He provided assistance in developing a procurement strategy for the M12 Motorway. He also worked on the WestConnex M4-M5 Link Rozelle Interchange, providing transaction management support services.

Prior to joining ConnellGriffin, Archit worked as an Undergraduate Civil Engineer at Blacktown City Council as part of the City Assets team, developing his project management and analytical skills. His strengths are his strong verbal and written communication skills, and his detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.

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.

Brendon is a recent graduate from UNSW, with a degree in Civil Engineering (Honours) and Commerce (Finance). He has a passion for infrastructure and sustainability, with his honours thesis examining the natural water quality of lakes and rivers surrounding the Western Sydney Airport.

Prior to joining ConnellGriffin, he was an Assistant Project Manager with experience in procurement, project management and contract administration on commercial developments, from inception to delivery phases. Additionally, he has undertaken an internship at Macquarie Bank, specialising in credit risk management for large and complex mining operations, offshore drilling and energy companies. He also spent time in hospitals at rural Cambodia, providing innovative solutions to fix broken medical equipment in a low-resource environment. These experiences have served to bolster his commercial acumen, aptitude for risk and ability to think outside the box.

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.

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, Chartered Project Management Surveyor and Member of RICS with experience in claims assessment, both evaluating and preparation; disputes avoidance; adjudications, under SOPA and CCA; commercial management; and data analysis. He is currently completing a Master of Construction law. 

With his background in project management and contract administration, he has held responsibility for client budgets and project commercial performance.  With his technical and commercial background, Chris can deeply analyse the commercial performance of a project, its cost drivers, contractual entitlements and communicate emerging issues early. 

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 has extensive experience in the infrastructure market, providing procurement, ontract and project management services for public and private sector clients, both in Australia and the United Kingdom.

This experience has provided Daniel with the knowledge to deliver large, complex, multi-disciplined projects under various contractual arrangements, at all stages of the project lifecycle.

His specific area of expertise is in the procurement and management of high-value projects. Recently he has been procuring and managing these types of contracts, within the maritime, rail and light-rail environment.

Working with clients such as John Holland, Transport for New South Wales, ARTC and most recently, Port Authority NSW, Daniel’s understanding of government policies and procedures has been integral to the development of his expertise. Having worked both client and contractor-side, has provided him with a high-level of commercial acumen and understanding of the importance of delivering mutually successful outcomes.

Daniel is an experienced civil engineer with strong commercial acumen in the areas of dispute resolution advisory and construction commercial strategy to infrastructure projects. Prior to working in commercial advisory capacity, Daniel worked for 10 years as a construction project engineer where he created a solid foundation in a range of roles and projects around Australia and overseas. This experience coupled with his studies in a Diploma of Commercial Law has enabled him in more recent years to provide specialized analysis, strategies and solutions to contractual issues with a focus on commercial risk and opportunity.

Daniel brings construction management experience from a range of civil backgrounds such as structures, marine and earthworks and couples this with commercial industry experience with disputes, claims and litigation. Having worked on ten construction projects followed by two commercial advisory roles he has developed a solid understanding of the workings of contracts coupled with the intricacies of a construction environment.

Daniel is an experienced Civil Engineer with over 5 years experience across the education, commercial and residential sectors.

Prior to joining ConnellGriffin, Daniel worked with BESIX Watpac on a variety of large projects across Sydney, including the landmark Arthur Phillip High School redevelopment in Parramatta.

Daniel holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and Bachelor of Science with first class honours from the University of Sydney. This training which underpins his broad base of commercial and technical skills.

Daniel’s detail oriented approach and diverse capabilities allow him to effectively analyse and advise upon a wide range of issues. His considered and caring approach helps him integrate into client teams and build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. He prioritises trust and honesty in all his interactions, allowing him to work effectively in even the most challenging environments.

Duncan is a strategic advisor on cities, project development and governance. His work in property, precincts and community development is extensive.

Having worked in urban and economic renewal for over 25 years Duncan leads projects with sound judgement and his insights and networks are broad. He’s developed strategies and business cases for government, universities, development companies and the not-for-profit sector.

Highlights from Duncan’s career cover projects in Australia, UK, Middle East and Africa including recently as Program Director for the Randwick Collaboration Area; as General Manager of Australian Technology Park in Redfern; and Project Director for the Redfern to Eveleigh program. His most unique project experiences were working on the social and community impact assessment of a hydro-electric power station on the River Nile in Uganda and on establishment development plans for Ministry of Defence sites in the UK.

Duncan is Non-executive Director for creative community charity 107 Projects Redfern and sponsor of ConnellGriffin’s Corporate Social Responsibility Working Group.

Duncan is a qualified engineer with over 20 years of commercial, transaction, risk, and project management experience in the construction industry, both locally and internationally. He has worked for both contractors and clients directly and as an advisor, and has a reputation for tenacity and achieving excellent assignment outcomes.

His career spans the rail, road, building and water treatment sectors, and he has a track record for successfully delivering projects from development to completion.

Prior to ConnellGriffin Duncan was a Principal with Advisian (formerly Evans & Peck) where he was a key leader on various significant engagements including the transaction for a D&C contractor to design and construct NorthConnex, WestConnex M8, and went on to lead the transactions for D&C contractors to deliver M4-M5 Link and Rozelle Interchange with ConnellGriffin.

Prior to these engagements he led the delivery of the White Bay Cruise Terminal program of work (including new terminal building, road and marine infrastructure upgrades and specialist gangways), and worked in the Middle East delivering significant infrastructure for the state-owned developer Nakheel at Palm Jebal Ali.

Edel is a confident Senior Project Manager with valuable experience in commercial management, respected for her hands-on approach and tireless work ethic. Edel holds a Master’s Degree in Project Management (Distinction) from University of Reading and a Bachelor of Business Studies and Politics with Honours from the University of Manchester.

She specialises in Major Projects and has experience in a range of sectors across different stages of the project life cycle. Edel moved to Sydney in 2016 and has since worked on projects including Sydney Metro (Martin Place Integrated Station Development), the Powerhouse Precinct (Parramatta) and Central Precinct Renewal Program.

She has a particularly strong background in leading multi-disciplinary teams and creating positive stakeholder relationships by ensuring required outcomes are clearly defined, communicated, managed and delivered.

Elliot has 7+ years experience in the construction marketplace, providing procurement and contract management services, both in Australia and the UK. This experience has provided Elliot with the knowledge to deliver complex projects under various contractual arrangements. As a chartered Quantity Surveyor, he brings a personable and collaborative approach towards working with his clients so that business and project requirements are met and exceeded where possible.

His specific area of expertise is in the delivery and management of projects in the building and infrastructure space. Elliot has worked both client and contractor-side, which has provided him with a high-level of commercial acumen and strong understanding of the construction industry as a whole.

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 18 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.

Grace has a First-Class Honours Degree in Quantity Surveying from London Southbank University.

Grace has over 7 years’ experience working in the construction industry working on a variety of projects whilst based in both Australia and the UK. Grace has worked in a number of different sectors including the utilities, transport, building and telecom sectors, which provided her with a strong level of understanding of the key success factors for large scale projects.

Grace brings expertise in contract management, procurement management, negotiation and financial reporting.

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.

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.

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.

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 13 years’ international project management and engineering consulting experience with expertise leading teams through all stages of the project lifecycle. His experience includes scoping and feasibility studies, contract development and procurement, design and delivery, operational readiness, and asset handover.

Jonathan has worked in Ireland, New Zealand and Australia, with both client and consultant organisations and has qualifications in Mechanical Engineering and Project Management. Jonathan has significant experience delivering large and complex infrastructure projects as a Project Manager and Senior Project Manager predominantly within the rail infrastructure delivery sector.

Jonathans’ project profile includes railway station delivery projects for the TfNSW Transport Access Program, rail infrastructure projects for Aucklands’ City Rail Link, stadium infrastructure delivery for Tennis NSW, and more recently remediation and building works for Parramatta Light Rail, TfNSW.

Working as the client Project Manager for TfNSW for almost 8 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 travelling and going to the gym.

Jonathan is an astute and strategic advisor, specialising in the contractual, commercial and regulatory aspects of large infrastructure, engineering and construction projects.

Jonathan has more than 25 years’ experience in procurement and delivery, having been involved in a broad range of road, rail, energy and building projects ranging from the Melbourne CityLink through to the Kong Kong and Kuala Lumpur International Airports, NorthConnex, WestConnex3a and the ARENA solar rollout. He is currently working on various projects in the rail, road and renewable sectors, including the Gippsland Line Upgrade Alliance, Sydney Metro and the Coffs Harbour Bypass.

In the three years prior to joining ConnellGriffin, Jonathan was part of the team responsible for the design and construction of the Melbourne Metro Tunnel and Stations Project.

Jonathan's practice focuses on project procurement, delivery and close-out, drawing on his many years of experience in legal, corporate and delivery roles.

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.

As Office Coordinator, Kirsten provides administration support at all levels and assists with coordinating social and client events.

Kirsten is currently studying a Bachelor of Design at the University of New South Wales, which she puts to use in our marketing material and proposals. Outside of work and University, she enjoys playing football, watching live music and is a keen traveller.

Kunal graduated with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) from UNSW. Kunal has worked on a number of prominent land development and infrastructure projects with an engineering consultancy including Barangaroo Stage 1B – One Sydney Harbour Public Domain and M6 Stage 1 – Community Recreational Facilities. He has worked across the project lifecycle, from feasibility or due diligence assessments through to design development and construction. His industry experience to date has included project and design management, stakeholder engagement and construction superintendency.

Kunal is a strong problem solver with demonstrated interpersonal and teamwork skills. His dual degree and design consulting experience equips him with a robust commercial acumen and an appreciation for the technical challenges faced within a project.

Outside of work, Kunal is either spending time with friends, watching sport or trying out new places to eat.

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.

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 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 eighteen years experience in the development and delivery of major infrastructure projects in Australia and the United Kingdom. His experience includes design management, construction management, transaction management, contract management and property and interface management across the rail, road, building, power, water and justice sectors.

Matt has a technical background in civil engineering, including a focus on ground engineering and tunnelling projects. He has led multidisciplinary teams during the development and delivery phases of several major projects, and has operated as a senior leader within a Tier 1 engineering consultancy.

Matt’s recent experience includes leading the transaction management of recent major infrastructure projects in Sydney, including WestConnex O&M, WestConnex M4-M5 Link, WestConnex Rozelle Interchange and Warringah Freeway Upgrade. Matt has demonstrated his ability to be able to understand complex commercial and delivery issues, communicate at a high level across organisations and diverse groups of stakeholders, and lead project teams towards achieving challenging project milestones.

Outside of work, Matt enjoys soccer, running and surfing.

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.

Miff has more than 15 years of construction industry experience and developed significant expertise in the prosecution and management of large-scale construction disputes on some of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects. This has been whilst working for Abigroup Contractors Pty Ltd, Lendlease Engineering, Corrs Chambers Westgarth and her own consulting company StrategyOne Project Solutions Pty Ltd.

In addition to the substantial legal and project management skills acquired, Miff has successfully gained the trust and confidence of site personnel, senior management, senior executives, business unit leads as well as external advisors including DAB members both at a project and corporate level.

Miff possesses excellent problem-solving skills and strive to find innovative solutions in challenging situations for her clients. Having consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership, project management and dispute resolution skills and an ability to work on complex matters autonomously, Miff offers a wealth of in house and commercial experience.

Nilab has almost 8 years’ experience in the construction industry in diverse roles and projects, working for both contractors and clients. She has experience across a range of sectors including rail, roads, building and water. Having worked in commercial roles on multiple complex projects, she has a thorough knowledge of good practices in relation to procurement, commercial and contract management.

Nilab has experience working with a wide range of construction contracts including bespoke alliance and joint venture agreements, the Australian Standard form contracts, the GC21 contract and the NEC4 suite of contracts. This extensive knowledge of construction contracts enables her to advise on suitable contract and commercial models and effectively manage contracts throughout the delivery phase of projects.

Nora is an experienced Commercial Consultant and Lawyer, holding a Bachelor of Laws degree with extensive experience in the delivery of large-scale construction and infrastructure related projects. Nora has years of experience working for both Tier 1 Construction Contractors as well as government agencies on iconic projects such as Sydney Metro’s City & Southwest’s Linewide project, Transport for NSW’s Sydney Metro - Waterloo Station project along with New Intercity Fleet (NIF) project.

Nora brings commercial management knowledge in a wide array of project delivery areas. Prior to Nora being engaged solely as a commercial manager, she was focused on her role as a commercial and civil litigation solicitor working on large scale matters concerning construction related issues as well as carrying out her role as a commercial manager on a number of different projects. Her industry experience includes commercial management and delivery, claims and dispute resolution, settlement negotiation, adjudication expertise, stakeholder management, negotiations, management of subcontractors and suppliers, contract specialist, ensure delivery of contract performance, the drafting of contractual terms

Paul has over 30 years’ experience in the engineering and construction industries. Paul commenced his career as a civil engineer in the electricity industry and was involved in the planning, design and construction of major power stations and high voltage transmission lines in NSW. He moved into management consulting in the 1990s and has undertaken assignments in the building, transport, water, defence, IT, power and mining industries. During this time, Paul also project managed a number of building contracts involving major sporting facilities (grandstands), health facilities and aged care facilities.

In recent years, Paul has largely worked in the economic infrastructure (airports, rail, light rail, roads, utilities) and social infrastructure (buildings) sectors. Paul provides industry clients with strategic planning and/or forensic advice on their major developments. Project Controls, Planning & Scheduling, Risk Management, Forensic Analysis and Dispute Resolution (Schedule Delay Analysis) are areas in which he has particular expertise.

Peter has over 15 years’ experience providing strategic advice to state governments on financial, commercial, and procurement aspects of service delivery contracts in the transport and health sectors. Peter focuses on achieving the best value for money and budget certainty for government, establishing contractual arrangements that facilitate effective management of service provider performance, and ensuring continuity of critical government services.

Peter’s experience covers transport services and infrastructure contracts and PPP’s including tendering and re-negotiation of bus services contracts, ferry services contracts, ticketing systems and other transport technology projects across the full project lifecycle from strategic procurement advice and contract design to contract management.

In the health sector, Peter has advised on a range of rotary and fixed wing aeromedical retrieval and rescue services contracts. Services cover strategic advice and comprehensive financial, commercial and procurement advice on tendered and negotiated processes with private and NGO aviation service providers.

Phoebe is a Senior Commercial Manager with over 10 years’ experience working on large Public and private infrastructure projects in Australia, including holding commercial lead roles one of Sydney’s mega projects, Sydney Metro City & Southwest. 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 known for her adaptability to complex problems and her ability to clearly articulate and present the commercial position that achieves her client’s objectives. She 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 a professional background in Civil Engineering, commencing her career in construction working for Leighton Contractors on the M2 Upgrade project as a Site Engineer.

Phoebe is passionate about good food and enjoys travelling to the far corners of the globe.

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.

Robert has over 16 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor and Claims Consultant providing services such as cost management, cost engineering, cost reporting, construction management and commercial management. Robert has supplied a range of commercial, contracts and quantity surveying services for projects throughout South Africa, Namibia and Zambia. Having worked on both sides of the fence (client and contractor), as both an employee and consultant, Robert has gained significant exposure to the unique complexities that exist within different project teams, and the associated expectations of stakeholders.

Prior to commencing with Connell Griffin, Robert founded and ran two separate consulting businesses. Over a 5-year period these two entities offered services in Quantity Surveying, Cost Control, Commercial & Contracts Management, including Specialist Claims Consulting, servicing over 14 different clients. Robert has worked on several different mega projects valued in excess of $300m each, and his exposure to different mega projects has developed his ability to quickly adapt to any project size and scope, in a wide array of construction sectors.

Robert has also advised clients on the benefits of management systems & new innovations, through the development, training, and implementation of self-managed commercial software systems. Robert also built some strategic partnerships with project management and contract management service providers, who developed higher end software solutions, all of which ultimately added significant value to his previous client base.

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.

Samantha has a demonstrated history of working on government contracts, and state significant projects from a commercial and risk perspective for the civil engineering and building infrastructure sector, Samantha holds a Bachelor of Communications and a Masters of Construction Law.

Samantha is skilled in Negotiation, Claims Management, Final Accounts, Project Management, Cost Control, Financial Reporting and Contract Administration.

She has extensive experience in many forms of contract including construct only, D&C, alliance, managing contractor and cost plus. Recent projects Samantha has worked on include Barangaroo Reserve, Crown Casino at Barangaroo and the Arthur Phillips High School redevelopment.

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.  

Simon is a commercial advisor, who has over five years’ experience in the infrastructure sector.

Simon’s expertise spans the project lifecycle, from coordinating multi-billion-dollar procurements to formulating and implementing commercial strategies on projects in live delivery. Having worked for top tier engineering consultancies, construction contractors and government agencies, Simon has developed in-depth understanding of the factors that lead to project success for all stakeholders. Simon’s strong interpersonal skills and combined technical, commercial and legal acumen have enable him to provide invaluable assistance to clients in navigating their most important challenges, including resolving complex contractual disputes.

Simon holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and Bachelor of Laws with dual first class honours from the University of New South Wales. Simon is also an admitted lawyer of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and is currently completing an Executive MBA at the Australian Graduate School of Management UNSW, which has involved undertaking coursework at Yale School of Management.

Outside of work, Simon enjoys staying fit, is an avid skier and will take any chance to hack his way around a golf course.

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.

Steve has 30 years’ experience in project delivery and operations. He has worked in Europe, the former Soviet Union and Australia in both construction and consultancy roles.

Prior to joining CG in 2015, Steve had a 15 year long career at Advisian (formerly) Evans and Peck, where he was a Principal and became the NSW regional director.

Steve combines both commercial and technical knowledge, experience and outstanding people and communication skills at both a strategic and practical level to ensure successful outcomes on client’s projects.

Steve’s commercial experience covers procurement, delivery, readiness and operations and maintenance on road and rail projects in NSW and Queensland.

Prior to working in Australia Steve’s market sector experience includes the oil & gas and defence sectors where he worked for Tier 1contractors as a project engineer/manager.

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.

Thisuri is a qualified Civil Engineer with extensive experience in the delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects. She has over seven years of industry experience working in Australia and the UK on iconic projects such as WestConnex Stage 1B (M4 East) and Crossrail (London, UK). She has worked for both Tier 1 Construction Contractors and government agencies, having worked for John Holland and TfNSW in Australia and Costain Skanska JV in the UK.

Thisuri brings construction management knowledge in Civil and M&E Fit-out environments. Her industry experience includes project management and delivery, stakeholder engagement, safety and risk management, lookahead planning and programming, tendering, environmental management and quality assurance.

Prior to joining ConnellGriffin in Melbourne, Vivian held multiple Client and Contractor-side Commercial roles on some of Victoria’s biggest transport infrastructure projects.

She has 10 years of experience encompassing claims, contract, commercial, cost, risk and procurement management.

Most recently, her focus has included contractual claims (time and cost), commercial and contract support work, risk assessment (contractual), and transaction and procurement support work.

Vivian has an in-depth understanding of commercial and procurement principles and practices gained from experience, in both management and hands on roles, on some of Australia’s biggest major transport infrastructure projects, namely in Rail and Roads.

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.