My key duties included managing consultants, negotiating contracts, coordinating technical and design reviews, implementing value engineering and constructability measures, resolving engineering and technical issues, and managing the design review process with consultants and subcontractors. I collaborated closely with the construction team to identify and address potential issues, striving for innovative engineering solutions and anticipating design and construction risks. My experience included providing innovative design and construction solutions across various project elements, such as station excavation, tunnel interfaces, complex underpinning, ground interaction, portals, shafts, stabling yards, Train Maintenance Facility (TMF), Train Wash, OHLE, and Operational Control Centres, and system engineering interface between systems teams. Achievements: • Managed a multidisciplinary team to develop an innovative design solution for an operational control center and data center, working closely with the urban design, architectural teams, and systems team.• Led value engineering for stabling yard structures, reducing the building footprint by 50% and achieving significant cost savings in foundation works.• Simplified construction staging for an emergency access shaft/ventilation building by eliminating tension piles, introducing pre-cast slabbing, and improving program efficiency.• Collaborated with multiple stakeholders, including system, rail, HV, and signaling teams, to ensure alignment on design approach, technical requirements, and space proofing for the Data Centre and Operational Control Centre.

As the Design Manager for critical infrastructure components, including shafts, tunnels, and an underground power station, I led comprehensive design management, ensuring technical excellence and constructability across all phases. Managed consultants, coordinated design reviews, and resolved complex engineering challenges while maintaining strong collaboration with the internal construction team. Secured client approval by overseeing the design review process with M&E subcontractors and Snowy Hydro. By anticipating construction risks and site constraints, I developed innovative solutions that optimized both temporary and permanent design stages. This approach ensured the successful delivery of tailored design packages that met the project’s technical and operational requirements.Achievements:• Proactively identified design and construction issues and collaborated closely with the design and construction teams to ensure the best design and constructability outcomes, particularly for intakes and shaft design and staging. I resolved significant constructability issues through productive technical resolution meetings and a rigorous review process involving SMEs.• Managed the tender process for building design scopes, including tender evaluation, recommendations, contract negotiations, and the engagement of design consultants for HV, GIS, ventilation, and transformer buildings across the project.• Coordinated flood modelling for intakes and shafts, refining designs to meet technical requirements and provide the best design solutions.

North East Link Tender ; I led the tender design for the NEL cut and cover section, optimizing tunnel alignment to reduce costs. I designed retention systems and structures, collaborated with geotechnical and construction teams, and coordinated with MEP, architects, and the Construction JV. Melbourne Metro Project , AAW Team: I led the design for the City Square Shaft of CBD South Station, managing both temporary and permanent structures. My responsibilities included designing retention systems, shaft structures, and station documentation, as well as coordinating with geotechnical, M&E, architectural, and tunnel teams. I also handled design submissions and supported construction by resolving technical issues and responding to RFIs.Sydney Metro City & Southwest – TSE Tender: I managed the tender design for six underground stations and two dive structures, optimizing excavation designs by assessing risks, geological conditions, and flooding impacts. I led design reviews, supervised the structural team, managed risks related to existing infrastructure, and developed construction staging solutions. I also provided technical support and coordinated with the geotechnical team to ensure optimal outcomes.

I managed design coordination for station structural packages at Cherry Brook, Bella Vista, and Cudgegong stations. This involved integrating multiple design aspects, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring IFC (Issued for Construction) readiness. I led issue resolution through meetings and BIM collaboration, prepared SPR compliances, and facilitated coordination with IJV, SJV, STM, Hassel, and other stakeholders while addressing major design and construction issues and maintaining strong relationships.Achievements: • Collaborated with multiple stakeholders on station packages to ensure a coordinated design for Cherrybrook and Bella Vista stations, enabling the timely issuance of detailed and IFC design packages for construction.• Through effective collaboration with the multidisciplinary team in a BIM environment, I resolved all BIM clashes within a short period of time through an effective design management process, leading to a successful final design submission and issuance of the IFC.

Managed the design for tunnels, underground stations, intervention and escape shafts, and tunnel portals, overseeing both temporary and permanent stages. Responsibilities included optimizing designs, ensuring safety standards, and addressing construction issues involving strutting, traffic decks, scaffolding, crane platforms, and M&E installations. Additionally, I led the concept design and optimization for the MRT Line 2 tender, which featured ten underground stations. The role focused on innovative construction solutions, reducing temporary works through permanent solutions, and optimizing site space for an efficient and cost-effective design. Achievements: • Managed the identification of technical or design issues in design packages or during installation, enabling timely design reviews and necessary modifications.• Proactively identified site constraints and provided timely solutions to avoid impacts on the construction program.• Using strong team collaboration, I ensured that cross-functional teams, including architectural, M&E, services, and station fittings teams, could install their equipment without needing additional modifications.

Responsible for design of both temporary and permanent works for Australian civil and marine construction projects. This involved structural and geotechnical design, conducting design reviews, developing construction methodologies, and preparing Expressions of Interest for tendering purposes. My work spanned key engineering and construction projects, including the Springvale Rail Grade Separation, Hay Point Expansion, and Gold Coast Light Rail. Achievements: • Provided proactive design solutions and method engineering for tenders, optimizing staging and sequencing in complex project environments.• Conducted value engineering for the Springvale grade separation project, enabling the tender win through efficient staging design and significant cost savings.

Managed the design review and coordination of various infrastructure components, including tunnel structures, tunnel alignments, at-grade roads, viaducts, MEP systems, and both temporary and permanent traffic designs. This involved reviewing and approving diaphragm wall shop drawings, optimizing designs for shallow areas, and performing value engineering for tunnels and depressed roads. Also managed temporary traffic arrangements, coordinated with consultants and clients (LTA), handled risk management, and addressed safety in design concerns with both internal and external stakeholders.Achievements:• Achieved significant savings in diaphragm wall construction by eliminating them and converting to a U-trough structure.• Identified utility diversion requirements in collaboration with the diaphragm wall subcontractor and utility coordination team, ensuring all associated design changes were captured and IFC drawings issued in advance. This approach eliminated a potential 6-month construction program delay and avoided delay claims from the subcontractor.

I managed consultancy tasks, including feasibility studies, road and drainage design, and both concept and detailed design for steel and bridge structures across various infrastructure projects. I worked with consultants, stakeholders, and local authorities throughout the project and approval process. As a Bridge Engineer, I focused on the detailed design for widening the Southern Expressway (60km) from 2 to 4 lanes, including bridges, underpasses, viaducts, and culverts.