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Cambridge, Nz

Waikato, New Zealand

Hamilton

• Executed detailed stormwater treatment design for state highway upgrades.• Assessed hydrologic and hydraulic conditions using stormwater, wastewater and river modelling.• Authored stormwater and wastewater catchment management plans, erosion and sediment control plans and quarry management plans.• Designed stormwater conveyance networks, treatment structures, gravity wastewater network and large diameter trunk mains.• Oversaw construction monitoring of reticulation trunk main construction

Hamilton

• Executed detailed stormwater treatment design for state highway upgrades.• Assessed hydrologic and hydraulic conditions using stormwater, wastewater and river modelling.• Authored stormwater and wastewater catchment management plans, erosion and sediment control plans and quarry management plans.• Designed stormwater conveyance networks, treatment structures, gravity wastewater network and large diameter trunk mains.• Oversaw construction monitoring of reticulation trunk main construction

Canterbury & West Coast, New Zealand

Responsible for quality assurance of 40 major projects with a total construction value of $130 million. Projects involved complex civil construction challenges including slope stabilization, drainage, roading, structures and landscaping. • Authored and implemented complex inspection and test plans to design specification and client expectations. • Coached construction team engineers and sub-contractors on the implementation of inspection and test plans using best practice methodology. • Collaborated with design team and client representatives on construction nonconformances to ensure solutions met design intent. • Led post-construction project close out including internal snag and client walkovers with handover manager. • Fostered confidence and trust from clients and design team peers for historical emergency response assets with insufficient project quality documentation.

Kaikoura, Canterbury, New Zealand

Delivered two complex projects with a total construction value of approximately $3.6 million and multiple smaller projects on the Kaikōura coast, approximately $5 million total. Project one was a challenging slope stabilization project with difficult access, substantial design variation and high cultural significance as a historic Pa site. Project two was a safe stopping amenity area including coastal revetment, culvert extension, structures, roading, cultural artwork and landscaping. • Delivered high quality and community value products. • Built strong relationships with landowners, client representatives, the Kaikōura public and designers.• Prepared construction work packages to detail the full scope of work and method of construction.• Managed procurement of all materials and tendering work packages to subcontractors.• Directed subcontractors and self-performing teams on site.• Justified monthly project costs to project and finance director.• Allocated resources to effectively meet key delivery dates and project targets for the wider NCTIR programme, including construction crews and engineering support.• Developed and implemented health and safety procedures including safe work method statements, crew briefings and site emergency management.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

• Completed hydraulic assessment of stormwater and wastewater developments in Wales and Scotland.• Performed feasibility modelling of strategic stormwater reduction schemes in Glasgow.• Designed stormwater retention pond concepts.• Planned capital works schedules for Scottish Water.

Christchurch

• Trained and coached InfoNet users, developed processes and built a database of wastewater and stormwater pipe defects.

Christchurch