
Lead development and delivery of complex infrastructure procurement strategies that enable successful capital investment outcomes and manage commercial risk across the project lifecycle. Bridge the gap between business cases and frontline commercial realities, ensuring all activity complies with All-of-Government (AOG), procurement rules, delegations, and audit expectations.
Sourcing & Tender Management: Leading end-to-end procurement processes, from Procurement Plans and public GETS market engagement (ROI, RFP, RFT) through to managing evaluation processes and moderation activities.
Contract Leadership & Negotiation: Leading negotiations with suppliers and contractors to identify and manage commercial risks, particularly around standard NZS 3910, NEC, and Design & Build contracts.

Serve as the named EtC or IC under NZS 3910 (2013 & 2023) and other forms of contract. A construction and engineering background helps draw on experience from both the Contractor and Principal side, providing a uniquely pragmatic and balanced approach to contract administration. CPEng underpins commitment to the necessary independence and fairness required for determinations.
Independent Contract Administration: Administering the contract in both the Principal's Agent function and the independent decision-making function (as required by NZS 3910).
Dispute Management: Proactive assessment of contractual risk and drawing on dual-sided experience to manage disputes before they escalate to formal proceedings.

Provide credible, authoritative evidence for matters before the New Zealand Courts, tribunals, and arbitration. Focus is on the commercial and managerial aspects of large-scale Auckland construction disputes.
Delay and Disruption Analysis: Causation, critical path analysis, and assessment of contractor/consultant programme compliance. Assessing whether project managers, contractors, or specialist consultants met the expected professional standards of competence.
Cost Claims & Variations: Reviewing, quantifying, and defending complex variation and cost escalation claims

Provide comprehensive technical and commercial assessments for institutional property acquisitions, disposals, and major capital investments. Experience handling complex commercial delivery and high-value transactions ensures capital expenditure (CAPEX) forecasts and building condition assessments are grounded in current market realities, enabling informed transaction decisions.
Building Condition & Defect Assessment: Conducting rigorous physical inspections and commercial building surveys to identify deferred maintenance, statutory compliance risks, and technical defects prior to property acquisition or disposal.
Capex Modelling & Deal Advisory: Developing detailed Capital Expenditure (Capex) lifecycle models and Net Present Value (NPV) cash flow analyses to quantify future investment requirements, supporting institutional purchasers and vendors in negotiating robust commercial transactions.

Perform comprehensive project deep-dives to assess project health, risk exposure, and governance effectiveness. Reports are structured to provide actionable intelligence for all stakeholders, from the C-Suite to the implementation team.
Project Health & Risk Deep Dive: Comprehensive review of documentation and contracts to assess effectiveness and compliance with Management Plans, Contract duties, and Industry Best Practice.
Reporting: Providing a detailed, tiered report suitable for Shareholders, Directors, and Implementers. Ideal for critical decision points or project handovers.

Guide design and construction teams through the complex process of achieving Green Star and Homestar certification, ensuring your asset is future-proofed and attracts sustainable finance.
Feasibility & Strategy: Reviewing project potential, setting target ratings, and advising on which credits to pursue to achieve the most cost-effective and highest rating.
Design Integration & Assurance: Collaborating with the design team to ensure all specifications meet certification requirements, providing a clear roadmap to secure the final rating.

Property development specialists focused on high-risk, high-reward scenarios. Expertise is in the commercial and logistical challenges of redevelopment and conversion projects.
Live Environment Redevelopment: Creating strategies and structuring teams to minimise construction disruption and tenant loss within occupied commercial facilities, ensuring asset value appreciation.
Commercial to Residential Conversion: Supporting the entire client journey from initial feasibility and acquisition, through resource and building consents, construction, and final operations handover.

Leverage deep experience in construction economics and commercial strategy. Offer bespoke training and speaking engagements for industry events and internal teams.
Construction Economics and Risk: Commercial strategy, market outlook, and effective procurement strategies in a volatile market.
Commercial Training: Bespoke training on NZS 3910 and CCCS contract commercial interaction, risk assessment, and claims management for non-technical staff and management. Bid coaching to win new work.
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The delivery of scientific research and pharmaceutical facilities leaves no margin for error, with operational licenses entirely dependent on flawless design execution and regulatory validation.
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Brownfield remediation of high-security or heritage civic assets involves uncovering latent conditions while ensuring absolute operational continuity for occupying tenants and the public.
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