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We are an award-winning team of Quantum and Delay Experts and Claims Practitioners, servicing clients and their projects both nationally and internationally. Our specialists are regularly acknowledged as Experts by Who’s Who Legal. We invest in the professional development of our support teams across our offices, in order to offer the appropriate breadth and depth of experience to advise on a range of disputes across the infrastructure and construction industry. We are pleased to introduce you to the Aston Team.

“We all feel extremely proud and honoured to have been recognised by our Professional Institution. I understand that this is the first year that this category has been available for organisations such as Aston Consult, who work predominantly in the field of Claims and Dispute Resolution and so to be recognised as the best in class makes it very special.” James Funge, Executive Director

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Our Skillset Our Team Dispute Contract Claims Expert Quantum and Mitigation and Arbitrator Adjudicator Management Witness Commercial and Procurement (Time and Cost) Resolution Management

Simon Lowe Executive Director James Funge Executive Director Joe Briers Executive Director David Murray Director Nick Moulding Director Julian Hemms Director Simon Russell Director Alex Daniels Director Sean Murphy Snr Assoc. Director Eugene Cloete Snr Assoc. Director Matt MiniotasSnr Assoc. Director Yazeed Abdelhadi Snr Assoc. Director Sandra Hugo Snr Assoc. Director Suzanne Chinner Snr Assoc. Director Douglas Wilson Snr Assoc. Director Andrew Byrne Snr Assoc. Director Toby Beard Snr Assoc. Director Aidan Dierickx Associate Director Sam Mak Associate Director Robert McLellan Senior Consultant Jennifer Duncan Senior Consultant Daniel Forde Senior Consultant Jenny Jacinto Senior Consultant Eleri Jones Consultant

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Simon is an Arbitrator and Adjudicator who Qualifications, Professional Memberships also acts as a Expert Witness and Determiner. and Appointments He has over 31 years of international • Master of Science in Construction commercial management experience in Management (MSc) large-scale projects. Simon • Diploma in Quantity (DipQS) is highly proficient in claims management, arbitration management, adjudication, dispute • Post Graduate Certificate in Arbitration (PGCert) resolution/avoidance and contract commercial management. Simon’s main area of focus is • Fellow of the Royal Institution of Surveyors (FRICS) on the provision of Expert Witness Services on matters of quantum in formal dispute • Fellow of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (FAIQS) proceedings (primarily arbitration), including giving evidence in court. • Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) He is named in the Who’s Who Legal: Consulting • Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Experts Guide 2021. Simon frequently sits Building (FCIOB) on dispute boards/panels and has delivered • Member of the Dispute Resolution Board several seminars on contract and commercial Foundation (DRBF) management and dispute resolution best • Member of the Academy of Experts practices.

“My primary objective is to always assist clients in achieving the amicable resolution of conflicts and disputes in the most efficient, conciliatory and equitable manner practicable. In order to achieve this, clients must commence Simon Lowe discussions and negotiations from a position of strength, and this can be Executive Director facilitated by the careful selection and application of the appropriate services provided by Aston Consult, from across the whole ADR spectrum.” Sydney

Qualifications, Professional James is a Chartered and testifying Memberships quantum expert with over 25 years of experience gained and Appointments in a wide variety of building and infrastructure projects across the globe. Over 20 of those years have been • Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in earned working within Tier 1 contracting organisations, Quantity Surveying (BSc) before co-founding Aston Consult in 2016. • Post Graduate Diploma in Arbitration (RICS DipArb) James combines his international major project and • Fellow of the Royal Institution of claims experience with his corporate experience to Chartered Surveyors (FRICS) provide best practice commercial advisory services • Fellow of the Chartered Institute from project inception to final account. James regularly of Arbitrators (FCIArb) participates in professional institute assessment • Fellow of the Australian Institute panels and has been acknowledged by the RICS for of Quantity Surveyors (FAIQS) his work associated with the publication of the RICS • Fellow of the Chartered Institute Professional Guidance Note “Commercial Management of Civil Engineering Surveyors of Construction”, 1st Edition 2016. (FCICES) Recently being appointed as a Fellow of the Chartered • Certified Adjudicator in New South Wales (RICS) Institute of Arbitrators provides James with a detailed strategic understanding of the dispute process and • Expert Determiner (RICS Accredited) the requirements that are essential in supporting or defending claims that are litigated or arbitrated.

“The traditional quantity surveyor is essentially a commercial James Funge management expert, who acts as the fulcrum between other Executive Director project functions to ensure that the revenue is maximised and Sydney costs are minimised. Strong commercial management is the key to project success and that is at the heart of Aston Consult.”

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Joe is a commercial professional with over 20 Qualifications, Professional years of experience working internationally on Memberships major building and infrastructure projects and is and Appointments a subject matter expert across the commercial and contract management function. • Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Quantity Surveying Joe specialises in senior commercial leadership (BSc) roles in both the transaction and delivery phases of projects, regularly undertaking roles advising on major project tendering, commercial & contract management, risk and opportunity management, claims management, and dispute avoidance, mitigation and resolution.

“As an organisation, our collective skills and experience are second to none. The many years of experience we have jointly accumulated over the duration of our careers being involved in the delivery of major building and infrastructure projects allows us to provide clients with exceptional strategic and Joe Briers practical advice to assist in overcoming the issues Executive Director faced by their projects.” Sydney

Qualifications, David is a commercially astute professional with Professional Memberships over 35 years of experience gained working in the and Appointments construction and civil engineering industry across the UK, Asian and Australian markets. • HNC Building Construction David’s industry experience includes contractual/ • Member of the commercial advice, commercial management, Chartered Institute of quantity surveying, claims management, dispute Arbitrators (MCIArb) mitigation and resolution, financial reporting, project auditing and reviews and cashflow management. David has acted as a Tier 1 commercial lead on significant Government Infrastructure tenders across civil and rail/ metro projects. Through this interaction, David has developed a clear understanding of the perception of issues and drivers on both sides of the transactional fence.

“I am committed to providing our clients with practical solutions to complex problems. The depth and breadth of experience across the Aston business David Murray provides certainty that commitment can be met.” Director Sydney

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Nick is a professional commercial and claims Qualifications, Professional manager with over 20 years of experience Memberships in large scale international civil engineering and Appointments projects specialising in claims strategy and management, negotiations, dispute resolution, • Master of Degree in sub-contractor management, performance Construction and Practice analysis, contract variations, cost analysis (LLM) including delays and contract administration. • Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Mathematics for Finance and Nick’s experience is complimented with an LLM Management (BSc) Master of Laws Degree in & • Member of the Chartered Institute Practice. of Building (MCIOB) • Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) • Member of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (MAIQS)

“There is no short cut as a commercial consultant to the rolling up of sleeves and immersing yourself into the project...To assist companies pursue what is duly owed to them, a consultant has to be proactive, ready to embed themselves in the project documents and have the ability to listen to project team members.” Nick Moulding Director Melbourne

Qualifications, Professional Julian is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Memberships with over 27 years of experience working and Appointments in infrastructure, building, oil & gas, and processing industries in both the public • Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in and private sectors, and on major civil Quantity Surveying (BSc) engineering and construction projects in • Member of the Chartered Europe and Australia. Institute of Building (MCIOB) Julian specialises in quantum expert, claims • Member of the Royal management, and dispute work, with a Institution of Chartered particular focus in dispute mitigation and Surveyors (MRICS) resolution. He is an accredited Expert • RICS DRS Expert Determination Determinator with the RICS and regularly • Member of the Chartered undertakes independent reports in both Institute of Arbitrators quantum and delay. (MCIArb) Julian has worked across various sectors • Member of the Chartered including, infrastructure, operations Institute of Civil Engineering and maintenance, civil, rail, commercial, Surveyors (MCICES) industrial, shopping centres, residential, • Foundation Governance defence, utilities, schools, hospitals, and Training (AICD) data centres.

Julian Hemms “The only limitations are the ones you Director bestow upon yourself.” Brisbane

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Simon is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor by Qualifications, Professional profession with over 30 years of international Memberships experience including Europe, the United States and Appointments and Australia on a portfolio of major power generation, mining, process and infrastructure • HNC Building Studies (Quantity projects. Surveying) • Member of the Royal Institution of Simon has recently become a RICS Registered Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) Expert Witness and a Member of the Chartered • Member of the Chartered Institute Institute of Arbitrators which has provided him of Arbitrators (MCIArb) with a detailed understanding of the dispute resolution process and the requirements • RICS Registered Expert Witness expected upon instructions. Simon is also an • Member of the Resolution Institute active member of the Resolution Institute and • Associate Member of the Chartered the Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors. Surveyors

“The definition of a Quantity Surveyor can be summed up in the following four words - “maximise revenue, manage costs”. In doing this it is of upmost importance that detailed contemporaneous records are maintained at all times. The ability to be able to communicate, and report clearly and accurately, with Simon Russell both informed and less-informed clients is crucial for Director the outturn of a successful project.” Perth

Qualifications, Professional Alex is a highly experienced commercial adviser with Memberships over 19 years of international experience across the and Appointments full project life cycle, from pre-contract and project start-up through to delivery and claims management • New York State Bar and project close-out. Admission, 2011 • Barrister and Solicitor of the He has considerable experience in all aspects High Court of New Zealand, of contract administration, dispute resolution, 1997 management of claims and the preparation and negotiation of commercial claims under a wide • LLB Bachelor of Laws Degree variety of contract models, including the standard form New Zealand contracts, Alliances, and PPP. Alex has worked on numerous infrastructure projects in New Zealand, the Pacific, and the United States. His experience spans highways, power generation, rail, and water.

“Commercial excellence in project delivery requires a precise approach to contract management. And the commercial know-how to face challenges with confidence and pragmatism while respecting relationships across the whole supply chain. At Aston Alex Daniels we are invested in helping your project succeed, and Director and Country Manager managing the challenges along the way.” New Zealand

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Sean is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor Qualifications, Professional and commercial specialist with over 15 Memberships years of experience working on a range and Appointments of international construction and engineering projects in procurement, • Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Quantity tendering, dispute resolution, Surveying (BSc) contract administration, claim • Member of the Chartered Institute of management, contract production, Building (MCIOB) variations and negotiation. Asa • Member of the Royal Institution of chartered professional, Sean sits Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) on the RICS panel of assessors in • Member of the Chartered Institute of Australia evaluating candidates Arbitrators (MCIArb) looking to become professionally • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors qualified members of the RICS in the Accredited Mediator quantity surveying and construction professions. • International Mediation Institute Qualified Mediator (IMI)

“I particularly enjoy going that extra mile when assisting our clients, no matter the requirement or how complex it may seem, I like to meet the issues head on with professional diligence using my level of expertise gained through my varied project exposure.” Sean Murphy Senior Associate Director Sydney

Qualifications, Professional Eugene is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with over Memberships 15 years of experience in the construction industry, and Appointments focusing on dispute resolution, quantum analysis, claims preparation and defence, Alternative Dispute • Master of Laws Degree in Resolution (ADR), expert witness assistance, cost Construction Law and Practice management, cost control and , final (Merit) (LLM) account determination and negotiation. • Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Quantity Surveying (BSc) This experience has enabled Eugene to become proficient with various forms of contract and a • Diploma in Arbitration (PgDip) specialist in contractual claims and dispute resolution, • Fellow of the Chartered Institute ensuring the successful conclusion of large value and/ of Arbitrators (FCIArb) or complicated accounts on a wide variety of projects • Fellow of the Association of employing various forms of contract. Arbitrators (Southern Africa) Eugene’s experience is complimented with an LLM • Member of the Royal Institution Master of Laws in Construction Law, Arbitration and of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) Adjudication. • Associate of The Academy of Experts

“Every challenge faced, no matter how big or small, whether complicated or not, is undertaken with the same Eugene Cloete determination, attention to detail and focus thus ensuring Senior Associate Director the best considered and balanced outcome for my clients..” Sydney

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Matthew is a qualified Quantity Surveyor Qualifications, Professional and commercial consultant with close to 10 Memberships years of experience in both pre contract and and Appointments project delivery. He has experience working, on a variety of projects nationally and • Master’s Degree in internationally, and his experience and studies Construction Law and have granted him particular acumen in complex Dispute Resolution (MSc) claims management, dispute resolution and • Bachelor’s Degree in administering security of payment legislation. Building and , Quantity Matthew has hands-on experience in carrying Surveying (BSc) out construction work which gives him a pragmatic approach and broad understanding • Member of the Australian of construction methodologies and the nature Institute of Quantity of how these relate to the commercial issues Surveyors (MAIQS) that face construction projects.

“There is no substitute for experience on projects, witnessing and understanding first-hand how every day construction issues lead to cost and time overruns, which then manifest as claims or commercial problems.” Matthew Miniotas Senior Associate Director Brisbane

Qualifications, Professional Memberships Yazeed is a delay expert with over 15 years of and Appointments experience in the construction and engineering industries providing planning, project controls, • Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Civil , forensic delay analysis, Engineering (BSc) claims management, expert witness and • Master’s Degree in Project Management commercial services to clients in Australia with Distinction (MSc) and the Middle East. His project experience • Post Graduate Diploma in International has focused on mining, oil and gas, renewable Arbitration (PGDip) energy, rail and light rail, and civil infrastructure. • Fellow of the Chartered Institute of A proven Expert in delay analysis and Arbitrators (FCIArb) assessment, Yazeed is the author of several • Registered Professional Engineer of industry publications, including: “Factors Queensland (RPEQ) Influencing the Selection of Delay Analysis • Member of the Project Management Methods in Construction Projects in UAE”, Institute (PMI-PMP) International Journal of Construction • Practicing Associate of the Academy of Management, February 2018; and “Selection Experts (AMAE) of Delay Analysis Methods in Construction • Member of the Royal Institution of Projects”, CIB, World Building Congress, June Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) 2016.

“I excel in ‘Cause and Effect’ demonstration, which is the key factor for a successful claim. I assist clients in Yazeed Abdelhadi reaching informed decisions, as to settle or battle, by Senior Associate Director developing healthy programmes, implementing strong Melbourne project control systems, performing robust delay and commercial analysis, and producing expert level reports.”

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Sandra is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor Qualifications, Professional with more than 15 years of experience in the Memberships construction industry working as a quantity and Appointments surveyor, cost consultant, claims consultant and expert witness assistant, in Australia, the • Master of Business United Arab Emirates, the Administration Degree in and South Africa. Construction & (with distinction) (MBA) As claims consultant and expert witness • Master of Laws Degree in assistant, Sandra has extensive experience Construction Law and Practice in expert witness support, arbitration, (with distinction) (LLM) adjudication, claims and quantum analysis, report drafting, claim/counterclaim • Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in preparation, assessment and defence on Quantity Surveying (BSc) complex multi-million/billion-dollar projects. • Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) • Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb)

“Over the span of my career, I have been fortunate to work on various types of projects, from luxury hotels to oil rigs. While the same cost principles Sandra Hugo apply to all projects, adding real value comes from Senior Associate Director understanding what makes every project unique.” Melbourne

Qualifications, Professional Suzanne is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and a Memberships member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. and Appointments Suzanne has over 14 years of experience in the construction industry working as a quantity • Master of Business surveyor, claims consultant and expert witness Administration Degree in assistant. Construction & Real Estate (with distinction) (MBA) Suzanne has been involved in disputes at all • Master of Laws Degree in stages of the arbitration and adjudication Construction Law and Practice process including supporting testifying experts (LLM) at hearings. Suzanne’s experience as a claims consultant and expert witness assistant includes • Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity disputes concerning oil and gas, iron ore and Surveying (BSc) mining, desalination plants, power plants, waste- • Member of the Royal Institution water plants as well as various other construction of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) projects. • Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb)

“Construction disputes often involve complex issues. The ability to disentangle and explain Suzanne Chinner these complexities, in a manner that is clear Senior Associate Director and easily understandable, is an essential part of the dispute resolution process.” Melbourne

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Douglas has over 20 years of proven expertise in Qualifications, Professional delivering complex construction and infrastructure Memberships projects. Douglas is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Appointments who employs critical thinking to all aspects of his work: commercial and contract management; procurement • Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) strategy; cost planning and control; project controls in Building Economics and and risk management; and dispute mitigation and Quantity Surveying (BSc) resolution. • Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) Douglas has acted on behalf of clients as their project representative, quantity surveyor, contracts • Affiliate of the , and as their project manager. This broad Management Institute (APMI) and deep range of responsibilities enables Douglas to apply a comprehensive range of procurement and contractual knowledge to his work, from experience gained in four continents. Douglas also regularly acts as APC counsellor support for junior members of staff undertaking their RICS assessment of professional competence.

“No two projects are ever the same, and no two project teams are ever the same. It is these two constants that keep me learning and inspire me to Douglas Wilson increase my knowledge and skills.” Senior Associate Director Brisbane

Qualifications, Professional Andrew is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with over Memberships 10 years’ commercial management experience and Appointments working for Client, Consultants and Tier One contractors in the UK and Australia with a proven • Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in record, leading complex interfaces on infrastructure Commercial Management projects in the public eye. and Quantity Surveying (BSc) • Member of the Royal Andrew broad experiences has enabled him Institution of Chartered to be proficient in providing contractual and Surveyors (MRICS) commercial advice through all stages on a project from tendering, contract management, • Member of the Chartered dispute mitigation and resolution to final account Institute of Arbitrators determination and negotiation. (MCIArb) • Master of Laws Degree Andrew is continuing his Professional Development in Construction Law and through his ongoing Construction Law and Arbitration (LLM) (Ongoing) Arbitration degree (LLM).

“I strive to produce the best possible outcome for my Andrew Byrne clients, with the upmost professionalism.” Senior Associate Director Sydney

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Toby is a Chartered Surveyor with over 17 Qualifications, Professional years’ experience in dispute resolution, Memberships contracts and commercial management and Appointments having worked for top tier construction companies in both Australia and the UK. • Master of Laws Degree in Construction Law and Arbitration Toby’s areas of expertise include contracts (LLM) dispute resolution, claims management, • Post Grad Dip Project Management contracts and procurement and contracts (PgDip) administration. He is a highly capable • Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Building and competent construction professional Surveying (BSc) expert with ability to assess and deliver the best outcomes for his clients. • Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) • Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb)

“Effective commercial consultancy is unique in that it requires both an analytical attention to detail but also a pragmatic teamwork approach with clients to ensure outcomes align with varying objectives and risk profiles.” Toby Beard Senior Associate Director Brisbane

Qualifications, Professional Aidan is a legal and commercial specialist with Memberships 10 years of experience in quasi legal-commercial and Appointments roles in construction, infrastructure and energy sectors and as a lawyer in private practice. Aidan • Solicitor (The Supreme Court can provide pragmatic technical advice to clients of New South Wales) ceased including procurement, contract production practising July 2018 and negotiation, contract administration, • Graduate Diploma in Legal litigation and dispute resolution. Aidan isa Practice (DipLP) critical thinker who can identify and manage • Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) commercial and contractual risks throughout • Bachelor’s Degree in project lifecycles. He regularly assists his clients Construction Management and throughout arbitrations, adjudications and court Economics (IBCN) proceedings. Aidan is a qualified solicitor in New South Wales but is not actively practicing. • Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (ACIArb)

“Projects can be complex, but relationships more so. Effective and pragmatic Aidan Dierickx commercial advice will recognise both.” Associate Director Sydney

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Sam has over 21 years of experience as a Qualifications, Professional Chartered Quantity Surveyor delivering major Memberships projects in Australia, the UK, Malaysia and the and Appointments Middle East. He has worked for both clients and contractors in various industry sectors, • Bachelor’s Degree in which has successfully enhanced Sam’s all- Building (Quantity round knowledge in contract and commercial Surveying) (BSc) management. • Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered His skillset includes financial control Surveyors (MRICS) and reporting, claims preparation and • Probationary Member management, commercial and contract of Australian Institute management, procurement management, of Quantity Surveyor contract administration and dispute resolution. (AIQS)

“By always putting myself in the position of our clients, a better clearer picture and expectation can be observed, which leads to more satisfactory project outcomes.” Sam Mak Associate Director Sydney

Qualifications, Professional Robert is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with Memberships diverse experience gained in a wide variety of and Appointments major civil, infrastructure and oil and gas projects, predominantly in Australia and Hong Kong. • Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Development majoring in Contractually and commercially astute, Robert has Construction Management over 12 years of experience working in challenging (BSc) multi-national and multi-ethnic environments, • Member of the Royal identifying and resolving disputes, negotiations and Institution of Chartered successfully achieving cost and time targets. Surveyors (MRICS) Robert recently attained associate membership of • Member of the Chartered the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators as a part of his Institute of Building (MCIOB) continued professional development. • Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (ACIArb)

“The most effective commercial staff are those who work in close conjunction with their engineering and delivery counter-parts. Both cost and value are successfully managed through a practical Robert McLellan understanding of the challenges and opportunities Senior Consultant of each specific project.” Brisbane

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Jennifer has over 22 years of experience Qualifications, Professional delivering major projects in the field of Memberships Infrastructure, Building, Mining and Oil & and Appointments Gas Industry working for both clients and contractors. • Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Civil Engineering (BSc) Jen specialises in claims management, commercial and contract management, financial controls and procurement management and contract administration. Jen is currently completing her RICS assessment of professional competence to attain chartered surveyor status (MRICS).

“Clear communication and positive approach to challenges are one of the key factors to any successful Project. By doing so, it elevates the performance of its personnel, who ultimately delivers and contributes to the success of a Project.” Jennifer Duncan Senior Consultant Brisbane

Qualifications, Daniel is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with over 15 Professional years’ experience gained in the industry. Daniel has a wide Memberships variety of Consultant and Contractor experience in the UK, and Appointments New Zealand and Australia working in major commercial, residential, real estate oil and gas and Infrastructure • Master’s Degree in projects. Quantity Surveying (MSc) Daniel has extensive experience in pre and post contract • Bachelor’s Degree activities including estimating and cost planning, tendering, (Hons) in Construction value engineering, sustainability advice, procurement Management (BSc) advice, contract administration and negotiation, valuations and variation assessments, financial reporting and claims • Member of the Royal and dispute resolution. Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) Daniel has organised and facilitated in- training programs for several firms in upskilling employees on projects and competency based training on accreditation routes. Daniel has produced and delivered presentations across a variety of areas in Quantity Surveying.

“As Cost Consultants, we advise on the most economical methods for delivery throughout all project stages to Daniel Forde ensure Client’s obtain value for money. We create best Senior Consultant value through demonstrating the ability to integrate Sydney effectively within a project team using and communicating our expert commercial knowledge and understanding.”

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Jenny is an experienced contract and procurement Qualifications, Professional professional with over 14 years of international Memberships project experience gained across South East Asia, and Appointments the Middle East and for the past 9 years, Australia in the engineering, construction and oil and gas • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil sectors. Engineering Jenny’s major project experience, combined with her technical capabilities in commercial and contract management, procurement process and systems and global supply chain management, allows her to provide clients with an integrated skill-set, that spans both front end, project set-up and in-delivery project phases.

“Working both nationally and internationally has provided a solid foundation for the development of both my technical and personal skill-sets. I enjoy providing Aston’s clients with a well-rounded, integrated approach to commercial and contract management.” Jenny Jacinto Senior Consultant Sydney

Qualifications, Professional Eleri is a highly-focused qualified Quantity Surveyor Memberships and commercial consultant She has over 10 years and Appointments of experience gained across a number of large scale civil, mining and utilities projects both in the UK • Bachelor’s Degree and Australia. (Hons) in Quantity Surveying (BSc) Eleri has detailed experience of cashflow • ICE accreditation Civil forecasting, procurement and sub-contractor Engineering Law & management, managing contract variations and Contract Management negotiations, the administration of payment claims, assessment of extension of time claims, , contract management, and dispute mitigation and resolution. Eleri is currently completing her RICS assessment of professional competence in order to attain chartered surveyor status (MRICS).

“As a quantity surveyor, I have a wide and varied commercial skill set which allows me to put structures in place to complete my work efficiently and effectively. When implementing Eleri Jones this on live projects, it’s always exciting to see Consultant the value that this can add.” Brisbane

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Business Operations Team

Aston Consult believes that a strong Business Operations Team is essential to the improvement and growth of any organisation. Providing support across human resources, project management, administration and quality assurance of corporate services, Aston’s Operations Team ensure the wider business have access to the resources they need to perform at their best. We are proud to boast a strong Operations Team with wide ranging professional skills that support our national and international operations.

Qualifications, Sinead leads Aston’s Human Resources, Marketing Professional and Business Development across ANZ. As a qualified Memberships psychologist and an excess of 20 years’ experience and Appointments in operations across construction and engineering consulting and human resources, Sinead provides a • Bachelor’s Degree unique business offering to Aston, she selects and (Hons) in Psychology develops people who possess the aptitude to achieve and Business great results. Sinead places a large focus on workplace Management (BSc) culture and values. In addition, Sinead structures • Member of the business development and marketing efforts to ensure Recruitment and each region stich together their efforts by working as Employment one. Sinead is responsible for optimising Aston’s brand Confederation across social media channels. • Associate Member of the British Psychological Society.

“I care about putting the right people together to deliver excellent results for our clients. I focus on the the engagement and happiness of our team, a Sinead Waldron good day for me is seeing people enjoying working HR and BD Director together and achieving results.” Sydney

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Charlotte is a corporate services professional Qualifications, Professional with a vast range of working experience. Memberships Specialising in project management, marketing and Appointments coordination and quality assurance, Charlotte supports the national business team in a • Bachelor’s Degree in versatile way. Public Communication (BA) Charlotte holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public • Masters Degree in Project Relations and is currently undertaking a Management (MaPM) (in Master’s Degree in Project Management. completion) Combining her education with practical work • Certificate in Business experience in the financial sector, she brings a Administration breadth of industry knowledge to the team.

“A day well spent is one where we can challenge the status quo and innovatively seek new ways of conducting our day-to-day assignments. Critical thinking is essential to the improvement of any business, and that starts in operations.” Charlotte Hobbs Business Support Executive Sydney

Qualifications, Debbi is a highly accomplished written and verbal Professional communicator, comfortable in settings ranging Memberships from corporate boardroom presentations to conflict and Appointments resolution workshops. • APMP Debbi prides herself on her presentation style at • Diploma in work, which has been praised by numerous clients Procurement and recently, a long with her tactical approach to problem Contracting solving thriving in times of crisis or when deadlines are tight. Debbi has the ability to engage with and relate to people from a range of cultural, educational and professional backgrounds becoming a valuable and adaptable member of the team. Debbi has experience of the following (but not limited to) bid management, office management, contract administration, business development, assurance, change management, project management and stakeholder management.

“I truly believe good stakeholder management Debbi Smith is critical to the success of any programme, Contract Administrator project, or activity.” Sydney

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