Leading the NZ team for MBB Group, a leading independent consultancy firm providing program, project, commercial, procurement, transaction and delivery services across major transport, water, defense and energy infrastructure and the built environment. We provide expert advice to both Government and private sector clients under all contracting and delivery models (collaborative, traditional and privately financed) for the full project lifecycle (strategy, development, delivery and… Show more Leading the NZ team for MBB Group, a leading independent consultancy firm providing program, project, commercial, procurement, transaction and delivery services across major transport, water, defense and energy infrastructure and the built environment. We provide expert advice to both Government and private sector clients under all contracting and delivery models (collaborative, traditional and privately financed) for the full project lifecycle (strategy, development, delivery and operations). Show less

Careful risk decisions while establishing strategies and commercial models go a long way to maximise success and avoid disputes. ProactiveDR exists to do just that. It offers a strategic approach to create optimum tension and avoid, or resolve, disputes. Since 2012, this practice made me a conscious and effective catalyst for pragmatic commercial solutions. After a decade observing disputes, I add most value far upstream of what is usually called a dispute. Strategy / Commercial success… Show more Careful risk decisions while establishing strategies and commercial models go a long way to maximise success and avoid disputes. ProactiveDR exists to do just that. It offers a strategic approach to create optimum tension and avoid, or resolve, disputes. Since 2012, this practice made me a conscious and effective catalyst for pragmatic commercial solutions. After a decade observing disputes, I add most value far upstream of what is usually called a dispute. Strategy / Commercial success by design / De-risking / Early Involvement / Dispute Avoidance and Mitigation / Dispute resolution Management / Mediation / Online Dispute Resolution / Adjudication / Expert determination Show less

Arnaud assembled and led the international WSP team, including IPEX and ETHEUS, central in the procurement of the rolling stock for the iconic LNIRIM, the new regional passenger trains for the greater wellington area in New Zealand's lower north island. This included both technical and transactional advice and services.Beyond this focus, and as part of WSP's extensive global network of experts, he advised clients and stakeholders on their investments in the infrastructure that will really… Show more Arnaud assembled and led the international WSP team, including IPEX and ETHEUS, central in the procurement of the rolling stock for the iconic LNIRIM, the new regional passenger trains for the greater wellington area in New Zealand's lower north island. This included both technical and transactional advice and services.Beyond this focus, and as part of WSP's extensive global network of experts, he advised clients and stakeholders on their investments in the infrastructure that will really matters for future generations. Show less

Arnaud developed and led a team dedicated to Decarbonised Transport, Sustainable Waters, and Renewable Energy through sound Infrastructure Investments. As the Auckland branch of a global engineering consultancy, his team worked on the front end of infrastructure delivery to make sure it's done properly.Specialising in complex, large-scale infrastructure, development, and organisational improvement initiatives, RPS in Auckland supported clients to understand the challenges they face… Show more Arnaud developed and led a team dedicated to Decarbonised Transport, Sustainable Waters, and Renewable Energy through sound Infrastructure Investments. As the Auckland branch of a global engineering consultancy, his team worked on the front end of infrastructure delivery to make sure it's done properly.Specialising in complex, large-scale infrastructure, development, and organisational improvement initiatives, RPS in Auckland supported clients to understand the challenges they face, articulate clear goals, and develop evidence-based strategies for achieving their investment objectives. Show less

With offices across the North Island, Stellar Projects was a fast growing consultancy combining multiple disciplines to support organisations delivering infrastructure for people, places and technology, across New ZealandAs Associate, Arnaud was part of the senior executive team, leading the business and driving its Advisory team. He delivered superior advice to the largest infrastructure organisations in New Zealand, providing them certainty on their most pressing challenges. It… Show more With offices across the North Island, Stellar Projects was a fast growing consultancy combining multiple disciplines to support organisations delivering infrastructure for people, places and technology, across New ZealandAs Associate, Arnaud was part of the senior executive team, leading the business and driving its Advisory team. He delivered superior advice to the largest infrastructure organisations in New Zealand, providing them certainty on their most pressing challenges. It included:- Procurement of the first Enterprise Model for the largest water authority in New Zealand- Successful procurement design and management for the longest tunnel in New Zealand- Organisation wide business planning for the largest local transport authority in New Zealand- Modelling and calibration of the most innovative maintenance contract for urban public transport facilities in New ZealandIn addition, with his team, he delivered superior results in:- Advisory Services in Strategy and Sourcing,- Dispute Resolution,- Urban Strategy,- Stakeholder engagement,- Business planning,- Risk Management,- Contract Management,- Asset Management, Facility Management. Show less

Building strong partnerships to create mutually beneficial environments; environments fostering innovation, excellent customer services, and sustainable practices.

Auckland's transport system is one of the largest in New Zealand, valued just under NZ$10bn and includes roads, Railways and Ferries networks.Arnaud was the System's team Principal Engineer, directly in charge of the Public Transport asset portfolio including all Wharves and Ferry Facilities, Rail and Bus stations and Car park buildings.His role in asset management was to meet the required level of service, while considering risk, in the most effective manner, through the… Show more Auckland's transport system is one of the largest in New Zealand, valued just under NZ$10bn and includes roads, Railways and Ferries networks.Arnaud was the System's team Principal Engineer, directly in charge of the Public Transport asset portfolio including all Wharves and Ferry Facilities, Rail and Bus stations and Car park buildings.His role in asset management was to meet the required level of service, while considering risk, in the most effective manner, through the effective management of assets for the present and the future.Arnaud was involved in low resources, high requirement projects. He achieved significant results in managing very complex contractual situations through sustained use of his influencing skills. Arnaud also managed the performance of 13 professional services contracts critical to the infrastructure that gets Aucklanders where they want, when they want! Show less

Various roles including Contract Quality Manager for the M$230 SH16/SH18 Hobsonville Deviation.

I managed the development of the ready mixed concrete and precast activity of the company, This included the redeployment of production and sale sites, the design and construction of state of the art plant and generally the strategic management of a great team of people.

Pricing Engineer within the Business development team. Estimation work and development of an integrated pricing system (Oracle based) for fascia precast concrete products.

Supervising Razel's concrete and precast supply chain in Accra.