FutureNet QLD: Shaping the Future of Infrastructure – Contracting Models

Nicholas specialises in the procurement, delivery, and operation of major infrastructure projects. He acts for project owners, financiers, sponsors and contractors across a broad range of sectors and delivery models, with a particular emphasis on Public Private Partnerships and other major outsourcing transactions.

His experience includes:

*Forrestfield Airport Link – advising the Western Australian Government on the procurement of the Forrestfield Airport Link project, a $2 billion rail upgrade project.

*Queensland Motorways sale – acting for Queensland Investment Corporation in its role as vendor in the $7 billion sale of the Queensland Motorways group to a Transurban-led consortium.

*New Generation Rollingstock Project – advising Qtectic in its successful bid for the $4.4 billion Queensland New Generation Rollingstock PPP.

*Government Wireless Network – advising the Queensland Government on the procurement of the $400m Government Wireless Network project, a State-wide digital radio communications network, and providing ongoing advice to the project team.

*Gold Coast Light Rail Project – advising the GoldLinQ Consortium in its successful bid for the Gold Coast Light Rail Project and providing ongoing advice during the project’s delivery.

Nicholas is a Board member of the Infrastructure Association of Queensland.

Extensive experience with internationally recognised engineering consultancy firms handling high end projects.

Strong technical capability both in design and construction of services and systems including electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, fire safety and VT services.

Involved in a wide range of projects and has extensive experience in the delivery of technical solutions, together with ability to work with clients and provides leadership to the design team.

A Chartered civil Engineer with a certificate in Applied Law with strong contract management experience in infrastructure construction works. A competent leader with excellent commercial acumen, cost control, programming, communication and teamwork skills as shown by a diverse range of projects, experiences and international exposure. Composed, positive individual who is solution focused.

Providing commercial advisory services to infrastructure projects particularly in commercial management roles for both government clients..

Roles include:

• 2022-2023 Senior commercial manager for the Linewide section of Sydney Metro rail project. In this role he was responsible for managing the overall cost and budget position of this multi-billion-dollar project. This included monthly reporting, drafting briefing notes, assessing claims, etc.

• 2024 Senior commercial manager on the Southwest Metro section of the Sydney Metro rail project. In this role he is responsible for assessing claims, providing contractual advice, strategy and reporting to senior management.