Andrew Robinson

Experience

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  Kenchington Little and Partners

  Dec 1988 - Apr 1990

  Design Engineer

  Design Engineer involved in structural design in reinforced concrete, steel and timber and also civil engineering design of various commercial and infrastructure projects.

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  Pearce Construction

  May 1990 - Aug 1993

  Assistant Site Manager

  On site management and control including organisation and programming of direct labour, sub-contractors and plant to 'make it happen', ordering of materials and quality control, maintaining health and safety standards. Involved with tender preparations for design-build contracts, method statements, programming.

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  MWH, now part of Stantec

  Nov 1993 - Aug 1996

  Project Manager

  Involved in all aspects of project management, from the initial discussions with clients through to the planning, design and documentation, and supervision of construction.Effectively utilised the manpower resources of the company, calling on technicians, engineers (structural, civil, mechanical and electrical), CAD.

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  Christchurch City Council

  Aug 1996 - Jan 2000

  Senior Project Co-ordinator

  As Client Representative led the Council's major projects throughout all phases of planning, implementation, monitoring and review. Responsible for an $80m capital works programme, ie. WestpacTrust Centre - $34m, Cathedral Square - $8m, Christchurch Art Gallery - $38m.Communicated and liaised with Council Directors, Unit Managers, Councillors, Consultants, Contractors, public and professional groups, media, asset owners/operators etc., on project objectives, scope of work and strategies for implementation through to commissioning and handover. Show less

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  Waimakariri District Council

  Feb 2000 - Jul 2002

  Technical Services Manager

  Managed and led the Council’s in-house professional consultancy unit (up to 18 staff) in providing optimum engineering, project management and technical solutions to asset managers and other clients.Project Manager/Client Representative for District Development projects such as Ocean Outfall, Natural Hazards Assessment and District Transportation Studies.

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  MWH, now part of Stantec

  Aug 2002 - Oct 2010

  Member of senior executive management team contributing to business and marketing strategy development, organisational structure, operational management and leadership of $95 million pa fee revenue business.Direct responsibility for management of the Southern Region (7 offices and up to 240 staff) to achieve agreed revenue targets, profit and business objectives across Transportation, Water & Waste and Energy & Industrial sectors. Leadership and management of expanding Group in Energy/Industrial and Water resources sectors.Met or exceeded Group project profitability, revenue and staff utilisation targets.Enhanced and built quality relationships with new and existing clients. Promoted client relationship management programme. Actively involved in proposal preparation.

  • Southern General Manager

    Jul 2007 - Oct 2010

  • Group Manager – Energy and Industrial

    Aug 2002 - Jul 2007
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  REL Group

  Nov 2010 - Aug 2012

  General Manager

  Significant change management role in newly established position to manage and lead rapidly expanding family-owned engineering, manufacturing and construction business in rural sector.Leadership of Management Team, and reporting directly to the newly established Board of Directors. Responsible for 60 (approx) REL staff plus management of casual/temp labour and subcontractors.Developed three-year Strategic Marketing Plan and Sales Prospects reporting system to monitor and track ‘sales pipeline’. Achieved $21 million annual revenue and exceeded net profit targets, significantly exceeding previous years' achievements Show less

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  Opus International Consultants (now part of WSP)

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2018

  Direct responsibility for leadership and management of the Christchurch and Wellington Transport & Civil Infrastructure Group (185 staff) to achieve agreed revenue ($35 million pa), profit and business objectives.Development and execution of strategy to achieve agreed annual business plans. Leadership and development of staff to meet growth and development targets.Co-ordination and implementation of business development activities and ensuring relationships maintained for key clients. Preparation and review of various business development proposals and initiatives, including risk assessment and commercial pricing. Show less

  • Group Manager Transport & Infrastructure

    Mar 2015 - Dec 2018

  • Civil Engineering Manager, Partner

    Sept 2012 - Mar 2015
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  VIP Security (NZ)

  Feb 2013 - Dec 2019

  Management Advisory Board Member

  Board Member professional governance services including strategic and business advice.

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  WSP in New Zealand

  Jan 2019 - May 2022

  Head of Ports, Marine & Aviation

  Develop and lead the execution of the national strategy across the Ports, Marine and Aviation sector in New Zealand. Develop new business opportunities and lead key client accounts and relationships. Act as Project Director on key assignments to ensure successful project outcomes.

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  Christchurch City Council

  May 2022 - Apr 2024

  Head of Programme Management Office, Christchurch City Council

  Responsible for providing enterprise wide oversight for the development of all capital delivery related processes, capital delivery governance and strategic programme guidance. The LTP programme of works is approximately $2 billion over 3 years and my portfolio includes Transport & Waste, 3 Waters, Community and Facilities.

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  Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

  Apr 2024 - now

  Delivery Director