Professional background

Building Compliance and Surveying: Over 10 years of experience as a Senior Building Surveyor, including working in Auckland Council’s Premium Department, managing large-scale projects with a focus on regulatory compliance, building safety, and quality assurance.

Project Management: Expertise in managing high-value infrastructure projects (over $50M), including pre-construction development, construction monitoring, and delivering outcomes aligned with NZS 3910 standards.

Client-Side Commercial Roles: Extensive experience in collaborating with government and private stakeholders, including Kainga Ora and Auckland Council, ensuring successful delivery of projects within regulatory frameworks.

Procurement and Contract Management: Skilled in managing procurement processes, including Expressions of Interest, non-price requests, and full contract reviews, while ensuring alignment with budget and stakeholder goals.

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Fire Safety and Compliance: Deep knowledge of fire safety audits, operational evacuation schemes, and working with principal fire engineers to ensure compliance with building codes and safety standards.

Infrastructure Development: Proven ability to lead capital works projects, feasibility studies, and optimize resource allocation for efficient delivery.

Regulatory Compliance: Strong background in obtaining and managing regulatory approvals (e.g., Building Consents, Resource Consents, and compliance with the Building Warrant of Fitness process).

Stakeholder Engagement: Experience building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, communicating technical information in plain language, and aligning goals for successful project outcomes.

Strategic Thinking and Innovation: Adept at simplifying complex processes, developing innovative systems, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.