Richard is a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) with experience as a geotechnical engineer, academic and structural engineer.  Richard has extensive experience delivering large and complex civil infrastructure projects. Richard is the Chief Technical Principal – Geotechnical and General Manager of Technical Excellence working within design teams integrated with the Client and Contractor on many projects.  Richard has also been an Alliance Management Team member on the Ballina Bypass Alliance and Hamilton Bypass Alliance Tender.

Richard has spent nine years as an academic. He did his PhD at the University of Sydney, a post-doc at Oxford University and a two year sabbatical at the Centre of Excellence at the University of Newcastle.  Richard is a Conjoint Professor of Practice at the University of Newcastle.

Richard has extensive expertise in site characterisation, soft soil engineering, ground improvement, materials use, earthworks and foundation design.  Richard has created the National Soft Soil Field Testing Facility in Ballina for the University of Newcastle which aims to improve the construction of infrastructure on soft soils.

Ian has over 40 years of experience in a broad range of geotechnical design, analysis and, investigation for civil and mining projects.  His experience includes roles varying from Project Director to specialist technical advisor for major road, rail and water supply projects, slope risk assessment and the development of slope management strategies including engineering design of a broad range of structures and protection systems.

Ian has been involved in the expert review panels for several major dams and contributes to teaching specialist short courses for the Australian Geomechanics Society including Soil and Rock Logging and Geology for Engineers courses.  Ian is also a committee member for geotechnical standards for Australia and ISO.

David has over 20 years of experience in site characterisation, interpretation, geotechnical design, and construction across major infrastructure and commercial projects throughout Australia. His expertise spans foundations, embankment design, slope stability, ground improvement, and innovative earthworks testing techniques. David has held roles such as lead design engineer, site engineer, and superintendent’s representative, giving him a deep understanding of both design and construction phases. A passionate advocate for knowledge sharing, he has authored over 30 technical publications, organised conferences, and is a past National Chair of the Australian Geomechanics Society. His leadership and contributions to the field have been recognised through multiple honours, including Engineers Australia’s national Young Professional Engineer of the Year 2016.