David Luscombe

Experience

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  Department of Transport and Main Roads

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1995

  Construction Engineer (Bridges and Roads)

  Work undertaken included association with:1. Bridge Construction. Estimation, planning, traffic management and construction of bridges (and road approaches) at Saltwater Ck, Millstream Creek and Belmore Ck.2. Transport Planning. Involved with intersection analysis (SIDRA), access approvals and the Innisfail Bypass study.3. Road Construction. Estimation, planning, traffic management and construction of Gillies Range Highway Widening, Bruce Hwy widening and overlays at Edmonton & Mirriwinni and 7km of new road construction at Palmer River on the Peninsula Development Road.4. Local Govt Co-ordinator. Managed the annual budget and capex work for maintenance/upgrades on State controlled roads in Eacham shire council, requiring significant co-ordination with the Shire Engineer. Show less

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  GHD

  Apr 1995 - now

  GHD's Organic Growth Fund (OGF) is not just about creating a delivery process for commercialising good ideas, but also ensuring that creative and entrepreneurial thinking is embraced and supported. The fund is to support initiatives that benefit our business nationally or globally; by funding the investment needed in people, technology and/or partnerships to enhance client relationships, achieve new streams of revenue and create further leverage opportunities. To date we have established a multi million dollar portfolio of investments. Show less David previously was the Operations Manager for GHD's South Queensland business (Rev >$100 M) and based in Brisbane. He was responsible for supporting the SEQld regional manager with all operational matters extending from Bundaberg in north to Gold Coast in the south; and associated with all consulting activities across our five (5) market sectors of Energy & Resources, Water, Environment, Transportation and Property & Buildings. During this period David also masterminded and established GHD Australia's national direct workshare program (insourcing) with our GHD Philippines operation. This program has been a big success ever since. http://www.ghd.com/global/locations/australia/queensland/ Show less Responsible for strategic growth and development of our Energy & Resources portfolio globally including oil & gas, mining and power sectors. Significant time was spent establishing a number of national and global partnerships in the O&G and mining sectors that resulted in major project/client success. This included identifying and establishing a partnership with US based firm EDG Inc in 2012; and as a result GHD supported EDG Australia deliver their Brownfield Engineering Services contract with Chevron Australia since mid 2013. David also played an important role in the acquisition of Hill Michael consultants into GHD's power business nationally. Show less Responsible for full P&L accountability as well as growth and development of GHD's South Australian business over a six year period. This included more than doubling employee numbers, tripling gross revenue (>$45m p.a.), doubling profitability %, establishing regional offices, establishing eight more business units, two acquisitions, winning major projects in the private and public sector; and relocating business to green star premises. Project wins of significance included the South Road Superway, BHPB Olympic Dam Desalination Plant and Water Supply feasibility study, BHPB Olympic Dam Concentrator Upgrade, owners engineer representatives for Adelaide Desalination Plant and the HNA Edinburgh Defence Precinct. Show less Over a period of six years gradually building up the regional office in Mackay. By being locally based, responsive to our local client needs, growing and diversifying our in-house capability with the right people resulted in gaining market share and building the business from 3 to 22 people. Predominant projects were associated with residential land development, transport and main roads projects, industrial buildings and commercial properties, mine infrastructure projects, port infrastructure and coal terminal projects, water and waste water projects. Of significance was our successful penetration of the mining and mining support industry in providing non process infrastructure and during a down turn cycle. Show less

  • Global Organic Growth Fund Leader

    Aug 2017 - now

  • Group Executive for Mergers & Acquisitions (Australia, Asia Pacific, UK, Europe, North America)

    Sept 2016 - now

  • Operations Manager South Queensland

    Oct 2013 - Aug 2016

  • Global Leader - Energy & Resources

    Sept 2010 - Oct 2013

  • South Australia State Manager

    Sept 2004 - Aug 2010

  • Office Manager

    Apr 1998 - Sept 2004

  • Civil Engineer

    Apr 1995 - Apr 1998
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  Palmview Village

  Apr 2001 - Apr 2004

  Director

  Appointed as a Director from inception and during the early stages of planning, design and construction of PALMVIEW Village in Mackay. Now with over 200 homes, Palmview Village is Queensland's eminent property development for the active retiree and offers multiple independent living options and resort style facilities suited to the 60+ age group. Locally owned and developed with its own building team, Palmview Village connects with the local community’s ideals providing the most valuable asset North Queensland has to offer; relaxed living.www.palmviewvillage.com.au Show less

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  Austmine

  Jan 2012 - Oct 2015

  Director

  Austmine is the peak industry body (not-for-profit) in Australia for the mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector. We promote the advancement and competitive positioning of Australian technology and innovation in mining and resources. Our vision is to make Australia the true global hub for METS and continue to create opportunities for members globally. www.austmine.com.au