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Industry Experience

22
years

Education

2024 Master of Business Administration (Essentials), London School of Economics, UK
2023 Company Directors’ Course, Aust. Institute of Company Directors, Australia
2019 Certificate of Adjudication, Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment Act)
2012 - 2014 Master of Construction Law, University of Melbourne,* Australia
1998 -1999 Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Hons), University of Westminster, England
1995 -1998 Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia
(*‘Principles of Construction Law’ Prize recipient, Melbourne Law School, 2014)

Current: Dispute Resolution Board Federation Region 3

Past: Society of Construction Law – Turkey
(Founding Member)

Current: Society of Construction Law – Australia Current Royal Chartered Institute of Surveyors

Registration: Expert Determination

Current: Registered Adjudicator: QLD, VIC, NT

Qualifications

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Day Rate

$
TBC
/ day
This figure is indicative of a standard day rate, and in some cases can be negotiated depending on your requirements.

Industry Experience

22
years

Recent Activity

About

George is an experienced commercial advisor who has been involved in large-scale projects in Australia, Asia, Europe and the UK for over 25 years. George has developed core competencies in project delivery, commercial management, dispute management, and strategic claims advisory. Moreover, George has a solid understanding of good governance and relevant industry law.

Skills

Civil Engineering
Cost Estimating & Tendering

George

's Project Experience

Gamuda Australia | Apr 2024 – Present

Commercial & Claims Advisor:

Various Projects – Australia

Commercial advisor, engaged by a specialist subsidiary contractor of Gamuda Australia, providing strategic commercial, claims and contract negotiation advice, during the construction delivery phase of the work. Projects include Coffs Harbour Bypass and the Atlassian Building in Sydney.

Major Projects Canberra | Feb 2023 – Sep 2023

Commercial Director

Canberra Institute of Technology – ACT, Australia

Commercial director, engaged on behalf of the Principal, involved in the D&C delivery phase. Role and responsibilities included: guidance on matters involving commercial, financial, project delivery, governance, procurement, and cost and risk profile analysis, for capital and non-capital initiatives.

Ian McIntyre & Associates | Jun 2020 – Nov 2022

Expert Evidence:

Various commercial and construction dispute proceedings – Australia

Provision of expert evidence and advice for various large-scale construction dispute proceedings across Australia in infrastructure for public/private sector clients. Including: detailed investigation, forensic analysis, assignment management, liaison with legal teams, draft and final reporting for the provision of expert opinions.

Transport for NSW | Jul 2019 – Jun 2020

Commercial Manager

Digital Systems Program, Sydney Network – NSW, Australia

Commercial Manager engaged on behalf of the Principal, TfNSW, involved in the EOI and RFP phases.

Role and responsibilities included:

  • Formulating commercial risk profile;
  • Contract drafting in alignment with delivery strategy;
  • Management and liaison with key stakeholders;
  • Management and liaison with financial and legal teams;
  • Negotiation and award of head contracts;
  • Review of project estimates, contingencies, costs, forex regime; and
  • Development/implementation of corporate strategy.

Port of Townsville Ltd | Apr 2019 – Jul 2019

Senior Commercial Manager

Channel Upgrade Project – QLD, Australia

Commercial Manager engaged on behalf of a government owned corporation (GOC). Role and responsibilities included:

  • Managing project team including Quantity Surveyor and administrative staff;
  • Developing project commercial risk profile;
  • Implementing strategy throughout sub-contracts
  • Contract negotiation and award; and
  • Initiating financial close

DEEM (Projects) Pty Ltd | Oct 2018 – Mar 2019

Project and commercial advisory

(Various assignments) – Australia and Indonesia

George is a director of this consultancy that provides strategic commercial, claims and front-end procurement advisory services to domestic and international contractors and clients in the civil infrastructure and engineering arena.

Japan Investment Corporation | Jun 2018 – Oct 2018

Specialist Project Advisor

Mumbai Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Project – New Delhi NCR, India

Deployed to New Delhi, India, and employed as Specialist Contract advisor by the financier, Japanese Investment Corporation (JIC) under a Multi-lateral Development Bank loan to the Government of India.

Role and responsibilities included:

  • Review and report on construction contracts and delivery model;
  • Drafting amendments as required to align with corporate objectives;
  • Management of local staff comprising engineers, commercial, contract managers, and administrative;
  • Development, mitigation and implementation of corporate/delivery risk strategy

Transport for NSW | Oct 2016 – Mar 2018

Commercial/Contract Advisor

New intercity Fleet: Station and Signaling Enabling Works – NSW, Australia

Contract advisor retained on behalf of the Principal, TfNSW, for the provision of commercial and tender support services (including development of a strategic commercial framework for procurement and drafting of contract documentation); Evaluation of market bids; provision of strategic technical and commercial advice.

Oriental Consultants Global | Feb 2015 – July 2016

Senior Claims and Commercial

Marmaray Project: Bosporus Tunnel, Track and Stations – Istanbul, Turkey

Deployed to Istanbul, Turkey, and employed as Senior Claims and Commercial consultant representing a Turkish government EPC (FIDIC).

Role and responsibilities included:

  • Preparation and defense of project claims up to USD$50m;
  • Contract and commercial management under FIDIC Silver-book;
  • Preparing and defending Dispute Board referrals;
  • Liaison with the relevant government Ministries;
  • Management of local team of legal, QS, and administrative staff; and
  • Management of Head Contractor (South Korean) and its subsidiaries.

Transport for NSW | Jun 2014 – Dec 2014

Project Advisor

North Strathfield Underpass Alliance – NSW, Australia

Retained for the provision of services relating to procurement, project delivery model, development of the work scope and work briefs, contract management, technical writing and tender/bid preparation on behalf of the Principal. Negotiation of technical requirements and contractual provisions. Assessment of project commercial proposals, contractor variations and delay analysis and assessment.

Abigroup/Setlow | Jan 2013 – May 2014

Senior Project Manager

Wiggins Island Balloon Loop: Civil Works for Coal Terminal – QLD, Australia

Senior Project Manager for the civil works package at the Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal. Role and responsibilities included:

  • Contract management;
  • Claim development, negotiation and financial close;
  • Head Contract liaison and management; and
  • Project delivery and staff management; and
  • Program, risk, cost (expenditure) and quality.

Other key clients and projects that George was involved with during the period 2011 - 2021, with a Project Delivery Commercial Management focus include:

Infrastructure Projects (various): Commercial Tenders and Contracts - International

Provision of commercial/contractual reviews and advice on large-scale infrastructure for a private international client.

Regional Rail Link Authority – VIC, Australia

Project Manager for the procurement of an Alliance for the Government to construct the Regional Rail Link

PT Smarter Steel Solutions – Batam, Indonesia

Commercial and contract management services for a private international contractor.

Moreton Bay Link – QLD, Australia

Project Commercial Manager for the civil works contractor.

Melbourne Metro Rail – VIC, Australia

Employed by GHD to provide cost engineering advice, and technical and constructability reviews on the initial Melbourne Metro concept plans.

Perth Children’s Hospital – WA, Australia

Commercial claims assessment, development and preparation for the claimant.

EVANS & PECK PTY LTD | 2009 – 2011

George worked as an Associate in a business management consultancy that specialised in project delivery solutions, strategy development and implementation, risk assessment/management, business consulting and commercial/contract management services.

  • Regional Rail Link Authority – VIC, Australia
  • Southern Sydney Freight Line – NSW, Australia
  • Cobbora Rail Loop – NSW, Australia

DEEM (PROJECTS) PTY LTD | 2006 – 2009

Project management, delivery, construction engineering, estimating/tender preparation, business development and client relationship management. Key projects that George was involved in during this period include:

  • Tungkillo 275kV Switchyard (substation) Project – SA, Australia
  • Flow Control Facilities – VIC, Australia
  • Western Corridor Recycled Water Project – QLD, Australia

JOHN HOLLAND GROUP PTY LTD | 2004 – 2006

The John Holland Group is a construction, tunnelling, rail, building and services provider with operations in Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia and the Middle East.

As a Senior Engineer in construction, George was involved in the following key projects:

  • Mitcham to Frankston Freeway (East Link) – VIC, Australia
  • Melbourne Airport Runway – VIC, Australia
  • Dromana Reservoir – VIC, Australia

LEIGHTON CONTRACTORS ASIA LTD | 2001 – 2003

Major construction and mining contractor in Asia that delivers infrastructure, mining, industrial, and building works. As a construction Engineer, key projects that George was involved in during this period include:

  • Taiwan High Speed Rail – Taipei, Taiwan
  • Penny’s Bay Decontamination Works – Hong Kong
  • Lantau and Airport Railway – Hong Kong

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Day Rate

$
TBC
/ day
This figure is indicative of a standard day rate, and in some cases can be negotiated depending on your requirements.

Industry Experience

22
years

Education

2024 Master of Business Administration (Essentials), London School of Economics, UK
2023 Company Directors’ Course, Aust. Institute of Company Directors, Australia
2019 Certificate of Adjudication, Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment Act)
2012 - 2014 Master of Construction Law, University of Melbourne,* Australia
1998 -1999 Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Hons), University of Westminster, England
1995 -1998 Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia
(*‘Principles of Construction Law’ Prize recipient, Melbourne Law School, 2014)

Current: Dispute Resolution Board Federation Region 3

Past: Society of Construction Law – Turkey
(Founding Member)

Current: Society of Construction Law – Australia Current Royal Chartered Institute of Surveyors

Registration: Expert Determination

Current: Registered Adjudicator: QLD, VIC, NT

Qualifications

Get in touch with us for further details.

Software Familiarity

Get in touch with us for further details.

References

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Day Rate

$
TBC
/ day
This figure is indicative of a standard day rate, and in some cases can be negotiated depending on your requirements.

Industry Experience

22
years

Recent Activity

About

George is an experienced commercial advisor who has been involved in large-scale projects in Australia, Asia, Europe and the UK for over 25 years. George has developed core competencies in project delivery, commercial management, dispute management, and strategic claims advisory. Moreover, George has a solid understanding of good governance and relevant industry law.

Skills

Civil Engineering
Cost Estimating & Tendering

George

's Project Experience

Gamuda Australia | Apr 2024 – Present

Commercial & Claims Advisor:

Various Projects – Australia

Commercial advisor, engaged by a specialist subsidiary contractor of Gamuda Australia, providing strategic commercial, claims and contract negotiation advice, during the construction delivery phase of the work. Projects include Coffs Harbour Bypass and the Atlassian Building in Sydney.

Major Projects Canberra | Feb 2023 – Sep 2023

Commercial Director

Canberra Institute of Technology – ACT, Australia

Commercial director, engaged on behalf of the Principal, involved in the D&C delivery phase. Role and responsibilities included: guidance on matters involving commercial, financial, project delivery, governance, procurement, and cost and risk profile analysis, for capital and non-capital initiatives.

Ian McIntyre & Associates | Jun 2020 – Nov 2022

Expert Evidence:

Various commercial and construction dispute proceedings – Australia

Provision of expert evidence and advice for various large-scale construction dispute proceedings across Australia in infrastructure for public/private sector clients. Including: detailed investigation, forensic analysis, assignment management, liaison with legal teams, draft and final reporting for the provision of expert opinions.

Transport for NSW | Jul 2019 – Jun 2020

Commercial Manager

Digital Systems Program, Sydney Network – NSW, Australia

Commercial Manager engaged on behalf of the Principal, TfNSW, involved in the EOI and RFP phases.

Role and responsibilities included:

  • Formulating commercial risk profile;
  • Contract drafting in alignment with delivery strategy;
  • Management and liaison with key stakeholders;
  • Management and liaison with financial and legal teams;
  • Negotiation and award of head contracts;
  • Review of project estimates, contingencies, costs, forex regime; and
  • Development/implementation of corporate strategy.

Port of Townsville Ltd | Apr 2019 – Jul 2019

Senior Commercial Manager

Channel Upgrade Project – QLD, Australia

Commercial Manager engaged on behalf of a government owned corporation (GOC). Role and responsibilities included:

  • Managing project team including Quantity Surveyor and administrative staff;
  • Developing project commercial risk profile;
  • Implementing strategy throughout sub-contracts
  • Contract negotiation and award; and
  • Initiating financial close

DEEM (Projects) Pty Ltd | Oct 2018 – Mar 2019

Project and commercial advisory

(Various assignments) – Australia and Indonesia

George is a director of this consultancy that provides strategic commercial, claims and front-end procurement advisory services to domestic and international contractors and clients in the civil infrastructure and engineering arena.

Japan Investment Corporation | Jun 2018 – Oct 2018

Specialist Project Advisor

Mumbai Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Project – New Delhi NCR, India

Deployed to New Delhi, India, and employed as Specialist Contract advisor by the financier, Japanese Investment Corporation (JIC) under a Multi-lateral Development Bank loan to the Government of India.

Role and responsibilities included:

  • Review and report on construction contracts and delivery model;
  • Drafting amendments as required to align with corporate objectives;
  • Management of local staff comprising engineers, commercial, contract managers, and administrative;
  • Development, mitigation and implementation of corporate/delivery risk strategy

Transport for NSW | Oct 2016 – Mar 2018

Commercial/Contract Advisor

New intercity Fleet: Station and Signaling Enabling Works – NSW, Australia

Contract advisor retained on behalf of the Principal, TfNSW, for the provision of commercial and tender support services (including development of a strategic commercial framework for procurement and drafting of contract documentation); Evaluation of market bids; provision of strategic technical and commercial advice.

Oriental Consultants Global | Feb 2015 – July 2016

Senior Claims and Commercial

Marmaray Project: Bosporus Tunnel, Track and Stations – Istanbul, Turkey

Deployed to Istanbul, Turkey, and employed as Senior Claims and Commercial consultant representing a Turkish government EPC (FIDIC).

Role and responsibilities included:

  • Preparation and defense of project claims up to USD$50m;
  • Contract and commercial management under FIDIC Silver-book;
  • Preparing and defending Dispute Board referrals;
  • Liaison with the relevant government Ministries;
  • Management of local team of legal, QS, and administrative staff; and
  • Management of Head Contractor (South Korean) and its subsidiaries.

Transport for NSW | Jun 2014 – Dec 2014

Project Advisor

North Strathfield Underpass Alliance – NSW, Australia

Retained for the provision of services relating to procurement, project delivery model, development of the work scope and work briefs, contract management, technical writing and tender/bid preparation on behalf of the Principal. Negotiation of technical requirements and contractual provisions. Assessment of project commercial proposals, contractor variations and delay analysis and assessment.

Abigroup/Setlow | Jan 2013 – May 2014

Senior Project Manager

Wiggins Island Balloon Loop: Civil Works for Coal Terminal – QLD, Australia

Senior Project Manager for the civil works package at the Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal. Role and responsibilities included:

  • Contract management;
  • Claim development, negotiation and financial close;
  • Head Contract liaison and management; and
  • Project delivery and staff management; and
  • Program, risk, cost (expenditure) and quality.

Other key clients and projects that George was involved with during the period 2011 - 2021, with a Project Delivery Commercial Management focus include:

Infrastructure Projects (various): Commercial Tenders and Contracts - International

Provision of commercial/contractual reviews and advice on large-scale infrastructure for a private international client.

Regional Rail Link Authority – VIC, Australia

Project Manager for the procurement of an Alliance for the Government to construct the Regional Rail Link

PT Smarter Steel Solutions – Batam, Indonesia

Commercial and contract management services for a private international contractor.

Moreton Bay Link – QLD, Australia

Project Commercial Manager for the civil works contractor.

Melbourne Metro Rail – VIC, Australia

Employed by GHD to provide cost engineering advice, and technical and constructability reviews on the initial Melbourne Metro concept plans.

Perth Children’s Hospital – WA, Australia

Commercial claims assessment, development and preparation for the claimant.

EVANS & PECK PTY LTD | 2009 – 2011

George worked as an Associate in a business management consultancy that specialised in project delivery solutions, strategy development and implementation, risk assessment/management, business consulting and commercial/contract management services.

  • Regional Rail Link Authority – VIC, Australia
  • Southern Sydney Freight Line – NSW, Australia
  • Cobbora Rail Loop – NSW, Australia

DEEM (PROJECTS) PTY LTD | 2006 – 2009

Project management, delivery, construction engineering, estimating/tender preparation, business development and client relationship management. Key projects that George was involved in during this period include:

  • Tungkillo 275kV Switchyard (substation) Project – SA, Australia
  • Flow Control Facilities – VIC, Australia
  • Western Corridor Recycled Water Project – QLD, Australia

JOHN HOLLAND GROUP PTY LTD | 2004 – 2006

The John Holland Group is a construction, tunnelling, rail, building and services provider with operations in Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia and the Middle East.

As a Senior Engineer in construction, George was involved in the following key projects:

  • Mitcham to Frankston Freeway (East Link) – VIC, Australia
  • Melbourne Airport Runway – VIC, Australia
  • Dromana Reservoir – VIC, Australia

LEIGHTON CONTRACTORS ASIA LTD | 2001 – 2003

Major construction and mining contractor in Asia that delivers infrastructure, mining, industrial, and building works. As a construction Engineer, key projects that George was involved in during this period include:

  • Taiwan High Speed Rail – Taipei, Taiwan
  • Penny’s Bay Decontamination Works – Hong Kong
  • Lantau and Airport Railway – Hong Kong