Keep challenging the norm in relation to geotechnical engineering 1. Fight Conservatism. 2. Stop Using Outdated Methods. 3. Promote Sustainability.I pride myself on providing sensible, non-conservative geotechnical solutions to my clients that help save them money. These include pushing boundaries with regard to what’s possible, reusing materials rather than massive earthworks, challenging the current solutions and methodologies. Contact me if you think I can help you.ABOUT ME:🧿 Technical 🧿 People Leadership 🧿 Mentoring and Training 🧿 Safety 🧿 Business and Operations 🧿 Knowledge Sharing🧿 TechnicalI have over 17 years’ experience across the UK, Australia New Zealand, South America and east Africa. I am a chartered geotechnical engineer with Engineers Australia (CPEng) and currently undertake Project Director duties for a wide range of projects.🧿 People LeadershipI have spent the last 9 years as a team leader promoting a positive culture and work ethic. Hopefully, my team feel empowered and that I was able to motivate, foster, mentor, guide and lead them effectively.🧿 Mentoring and TrainingAs part of my love of leading people I have been involved in preparing significant training programmes, countless training sessions and training frameworks across the business and to my fellow tam members. I also aim to provide sufficient and regular feedback to help and guide people.🧿 SafetyI have a passion for safety in our industry and make this a priority for all my colleagues. I have a Cert IV participation in Work Health and Safety and have held the post of HSE Advisor and HSE Manager over a period of 6 years. Safety of my colleagues in my number one priority!🧿 Business and OperationsI have extensive experience with preparing strategic improvement plans and objectives, as well as preparing suitable process and procedural documentation for accreditation with submission to the Board. I was instrumental in the accreditation of CMW in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS/NZS 4801 (now ISO 45001) and I have undertaken internal HSE and quality audits in accordance with ISO 19011 to assess compliance to the accredited standards.🧿 Knowledge Sharing and VolunteeringI am passionate about knowledge sharing and am of the firm belief that information should be shared with colleagues, within and across organisations and across the globe to promote creative thinking and problem solving. I try to share as much knowledge as I can, when I can.I am also an active earth science volunteer for CSIRO and Earth Science WA.