Our Team

With a passion for bringing analytical and digital solutions to the construction industry, John is the inventor of several proprietary technologies including SMART and LOGIC+. Over his career, John has led global commercial functions for international organisations such as GE Oil & Gas and Origin Energy. With a career spanning over 25 years, John is one of the leading innovators of the construction industry, pioneering new ways to improve safety, increase productivity and avoid disputes.

Dan is a highly skilled senior executive providing industry leadership and governance with exceptional commercial acumen. He has over 28 years’ experience across road and rail transportation, heavy civils, infrastructure, oil & gas, and mining sectors in Australia, Asia and Europe. Dan’s specialised skill set is based on an ethos of securing best-for-project outcomes through pragmatic, collaborative frameworks, and an affinity to drive results swiftly. Dan has significant experience in dispute avoidance and resolution, negotiating contract awards, operational & business unit management, and has most recently sat on three boards for combined project values over $3.5 Billion.

Alex is a business services professional with over 10 years’ experience across corporate administration, public relations, internal communications, and human resources. Having graduated with a degree in Communications and a Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resource Management, she now works in the consulting space, supporting the operational and people-focused functions.

A quantity surveyor with more than 40 years’ experience and a family background in construction consulting, David is known for approaching projects strategically and understanding every area of construction cost. He was Managing Partner of Mitchell Brandtman for over two decades and co-founded QSx Technologies and YourQS. He is a pioneer of 5D quantity surveying, past Chairperson of buildingSMART Australasia and a teaching fellow at Bond University in 5D-BIM cost modelling.

David has advised across building, civil, heavy engineering and resources: from Perth Children’s Hospital, Gold Coast University Hospital and the Brisbane Airport Link tunnel to the APLNG pipelines, Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal and the Kwinana Waste-to-Energy facility.

A mechanical engineer (BE, University of Queensland; Member, Engineers Australia) with more than 30 years’ owner-side delivery across oil and gas, energy and heavy engineering. David has delivered major elements of the $24 billion APLNG CSG-to-LNG mega project, including a $200M pipeline compression facility, and led portfolio delivery of around 80 projects a year with a $150M annual budget, in senior roles with Origin Energy, Santos and Oil Search spanning concept to commissioning. He brings an owner’s-eye view of governance: delegations, stage gates, portfolio reporting and delivery assurance built for how projects are actually run.

Brad is a forensic delay analyst with experience across building, infrastructure, oil & gas and renewable energy projects, ranging from £3 million to €1.2 billion. He has worked under a wide range of contract forms including EPC, FIDIC, NEC, JCT and bespoke trade contracts. He specialises in the preparation, defence and assessment of extension of time (EOT) claims, acting for contractors or employers, and supporting clients as an independent expert in litigation and ADR proceedings. With a background in planning, project controls and PMO setup, Brad is highly proficient in leading scheduling software and in developing programmes from first principles, assessing schedule risk and advising on mitigation strategies.

Jesse specialises in forensic planning and dispute resolution with 10+ years’ experience working on major building, infrastructure and resource projects. With several expert appointments and adjudications under his belt, Jesse is an up-and coming delay expert. With a civil engineering degree and a range of skills including significant expertise in all types of planning software and strong commercial acumen, Jesse is a highly sought-after expert and a valued member of the team. Jesse is a Member of the Australia Institute of Project Management.

A chartered quantity surveyor and registered adjudicator with over 20 years across building, mining, infrastructure and civil projects, Thomas provides expert opinion, reports and testimony — including under cross-examination — on delay, disruption, contested variations and remedial works. His portfolio spans Perth Children’s Hospital, Cross River Rail, Westgate Tunnel, Sydney Metro Northwest and, internationally, the Burj Khalifa and London Heathrow Terminal 3.

Andries is a highly experienced delay analyst with over 20 years’ experience across power generation, renewable energy, mining, transport, data centres, oil & gas and building projects. He has delivered forensic delay analysis for both claimants and respondents on major projects across Africa, the Middle East and Europe, and provides expert programme, planning and delay advice to support arbitration, adjudication and other dispute resolution proceedings. He is a full member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, the Institute of Construction Claims Practitioners and the Association for Project Management.

Brian is a strategic Commercial Manager with solid knowledge of project performance reporting and financial and budgeting processes. A background in Quantity Surveying, Brian brings 15 years’ experience developing and implementing commercial strategies, bolstering contractual savviness of companies and coordinating diverse teams. Working across the construction industry, both in Ireland & Australia, Brian has experience across multiple sectors including oil & gas, major civil infrastructure, utilities and building.

With over 25 years’ experience in the heavy industry and construction sector, Martin is a highly skilled resource planner and qualified P6 user/administrator. Martin’s expertise includes planning and scheduling, forensic delay analysis, document control, database design, estimating assistance, and P6 administration.  Other commercial interests include systems development, science, and technology.

Fiona has enjoyed a diverse career with experience in the fields of construction, commercial and contract management, project management, engineering education, natural gas, industrial waste and geotechnical engineering. She continues to apply her multifaceted experience to commercial management building and construction. 

Ben is a senior leader with 20 years’ experience in Negotiation, Contracts & Category Management, Strategic Procurement and Workforce Planning.  Ben’s roles have included Regional, State and General Manager appointments in some of Australia’s largest sectors such as Energy, Oil & Gas, HR & Resourcing, Construction, Government and Trades & Industrial.

Ben has over 16 years’ experience in heavy engineering, marine, oil & gas, construction & infrastructure across both private and government sectors. He has performed roles in and has expertise with end to end contract management, strategic procurement, category management, tactical contract formulation, drafting & negotiations, project management and claim management.

With 17 years navigating diverse sectors like commercial, engineering, marine, and mining, Wikus is a seasoned Quantity Surveyor with a talent for active contract management, strategic sourcing, and stakeholder engagement. He leverages data analysis to deliver optimal project outcomes. Wikus boasts a proven track record in project controls, procurement, estimating, and cost control, with strong technical expertise across various disciplines and lifecycles. Whether navigating complex contracts, claims, or diverse construction methods, Wikus’ depth of knowledge ensures he thrives in any project environment.

Having worked in Construction and Infrastructure, Workplace and Employment and Litigation and Dispute Resolution practices, Dominic has advised both individual and corporate clients across a wide range of industries including resources and energy companies, property developers, financial institutions, and professional services firms. He has assisted on projects, contract drafting, contract administration and interpretation as well as the construction aspects of significant major projects and infrastructure in various Australian states and territories. Dominic has a bachelor’s in law (Honours) and a Bachelor of Business (Finance) from the Queensland University of Technology.

A Contracts Manager with experience navigating both the upstream and downstream complexities of the procurement and delivery process within the power, water and transportation sectors. Proven organisation, research and analytical skills utilised to resolve issues and implement lasting solutions. Possessing excellent attention to detail and written skills, employed for successful departures and drafting as well as for negotiations and effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. A highly motivated and results-driven individual with a strong work ethic, who is dedicated to personal and organisation advancement through continual learning and development.

Suka is a senior Quantity Surveyor with over 17 years’ experience delivering commercial and contractual services across building, infrastructure, mining and landscape projects. He has led pre- and post-contract commercial management for both contractor and consultant
organisations and has supported appointed quantum experts in the preparation and review of expert witness reports. Suka is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb), a registered expert witness, Certified Quantity Surveyor (CQS) and Fellow of the Australian
Institute of Quantity Surveyors (FAIQS), and holds a Master of Laws (LLM) in Construction Law and Arbitration.

Rohail is a Project Planner with over 7 years of experience in managing complex infrastructure projects, utilizing skills in schedule analysis, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in tools like Primavera P6 and Power Bi, adept at optimizing project timelines and ensuring adherence to contractual obligations. Committed to driving project success through innovative solutions and effective coordination across diverse teams.

Industrial engineer with scheduling, planning and negotiation skills acquired with emphasis on areas of procurement, supply, and project management. Aware of the importance of teamwork as the basis of social development, highly adept at handling various responsibilities by prioritizing my tasks, establishing relationship with the client and all stakeholders, passionate about negotiations and finding creative solutions to eliminate obstacles in high quality projects.

Milton is a project engineer professional with over 11 years’ experience in the building, energy and mining sectors. He is highly proficient in project planning and control, management control and contracts. Milton holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business, as well as a Diploma in Project Management.  

Tess is currently a first year Engineering Honours student at the University of Queensland and holds a Diploma of Business.  Demonstrating a strong understanding of office administration, Tess is knowledgeable in all Microsoft Office competencies, as well skills such as inventory control, end-of-day processing and customer complaint handling, which she has gained working in customer service.

Chloe is a dedicated administrative professional with over seven years progressive experience in document control and processing systems. Detail-orientated and well-versed in systems, Chloe has experience in leadership roles, collaborating with key stakeholders, time management and working within a group or individually.