Director / Technical Project Manager

Martin Simpson

B Eng (Hons) Building Services Engineering, UK
Chartered Engineer – Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (C Eng MCIBSE)
Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) – Certified Practicing Project Director (CPPD)
Queensland Building & Construction Commission (QBCC) – Builder – Project Manager
Project Management Institute (PMI) – Project Management Professional

Martin has 25 years’ experience in the construction industry, delivering high-value, mission-critical engineering projects across data centres, casinos, hospitals, integrated resorts, and airports.

Overview

With 25 years in the construction industry, Martin is an analytical and performance-driven professional with extensive experience leading high-value, mission-critical engineering projects. He has worked across multiple sectors for main contractors, clients, design consultants, and FM service providers, with demonstrated expertise in critical engineering environments such as data centres, casinos, hospitals, integrated resorts, and airports.

Specialising in MEP leadership, Martin is an expert in MEP master-planning, design development, pre-construction planning, on-site delivery, commissioning, and handover procedures in complex environments. He is adept at executing projects within tight timelines and budgets, offering cost-effective solutions and maintaining the highest quality standards.

Known for his excellent interpersonal skills, Martin works seamlessly with diverse teams and stakeholders, displaying adaptability, professionalism, and a collaborative approach in multicultural environments.

Roles and Responsibilities

Advisory services including concept and feasibility analysis, business case and strategic brief development, project briefs, and engineering infrastructure master planning.
Planning approval pathways, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, obtaining permits, and liaising with authorities.
Managing contractors to ensure construction quality, resolve issues, and monitor progress and budgets.
Overseeing design consultants, coordinating designs, reviewing and approving documents, and ensuring client requirements are met.
Contract negotiations, including preparation, review, and management of agreements, tenders, and risk.
Representing the client organisation, making key decisions, and acting in their best interests.
Maintaining commercial contracts, monitoring contractor performance, managing scope, schedule, and costs, and overseeing project performance reporting.