Integrated Infrastructure

In this episode I am joined by Paul Feris, General Manager M&E and Rail at Lendlease Engineering. Paul has a really interesting background with a career that started in the UK Coal Mining Industry and pivot to Rail that brought him to Australia.

In this episode we talk about:

- Paul's background in the UK Coal Mining Industry and how he built conveyers to take Australian Coal of ships in the UK.

- The 90’s recession and the death of the UK Coal Mining Industry that lead to a career Pivot to Rail.

- The tidal wave of wave of infrastructure projects on the way and the challenges in delivering them.

- Why the lack of talent is a real threat to the industry.

- The need to identify talent from outside the industry and how their needs to be a major change in mindset when assessing that talent.

- How he believes the industry is moving towards a more equitable risk sharing model.

- And finally, why Paul is excited about the future of transport infrastructure.

Paul can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-feris-58b7427/

Our Youtube Channel can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI7-HK4_7wJC0hQ6aGkiNOg

INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE:

Integrated Infrastructure is a podcast dedicated to bringing news and views from industry leaders involved in the development, design, construction and management of the many built forms that make up Australia’s integrated infrastructure.

Integrated infrastructure is powered by North Search, specialists in executive and technical search across engineering, design, construction, property and energy markets in Australia.

About North Search:

North Search is a provider of executive and technical search services and partner of choice for leading organisations when identifying and appointing top performers in the Asia Pacific region.

Established in 2015 North Search has developed a reputation for delivering technically complex and challenging roles in skill-short markets.

We understand that the success of your business is driven by acquiring the best teams and leaders. That’s why North Search is dedicated to identifying and attracting outstanding talent to your organisation.

Our Services:

Executive Search - Identifying and attracting leading executives to your organisation through a forensic and structured search process.

Professional and Technical Search - Agile and accurate identification of senior management and technical experts utilising our full search capabilities.

Tailored Solutions - A flexible approach to your talent needs, wherever your organisation may be in the talent lifecycle:

• Talent Mapping

• Competitor Analysis • Salary benchmarking

• New Market Research & Growth Planning

• Succession Planning

• Executive Benchmarking

Industries:

• Built Environment

• Engineering

• Property

• Energy & Resources

• Investment & Advisory

• Public Sector

• Not-For-Profit

• Professional Services

https://www.north-search.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/3647818/admin/

For more information or if you are interested in being on the Podcast please contact Paddy Delany on [email protected] or via LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddydelany/

In this episode I am joined by Ken Hawkins, General Manager in CBRE's Brisbane Business. Ken is a personal friend and his story really is why we started the podcast, its a story of opportunity, risk, sacrifice and hard work. For anyone currently in at a career crossroads it's well worth a listen.   

In this episode we talk about:  

- How Ken was encouraged to leave formal education at year 10.

- Losing his driving licence and ending up labouring on a Mirvac construction site.  

- How hard work and enthusiasm lead to a permanent role in HSE, Mirvac putting him through University and quick rise in the company.  

- His willingness to help others, to build internal networks and how that lead to a career pivot and a Masters degree.  

- The personal and financial risk and sacrifice that Ken made at the time and how it's all paid off.  

- Two particular supporters and mentors Ken was lucky to work with in his time at Mirvac.  

- And finally why he's excited about Brisbane's future and how he got his black eye.   

Ken can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenhawkins3/

Youtube Version can be found here, 

INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE:   

Integrated Infrastructure is a podcast dedicated to bringing news and views from industry leaders involved in the development, design, construction and management of the many built forms that make up Australia’s integrated infrastructure.  Integrated infrastructure is powered by North Search, specialists in executive and technical search across engineering, design, construction, property and energy markets in Australia.   

About North Search:   

North Search is a provider of executive and technical search services and partner of choice for leading organisations when identifying and appointing top performers in the Asia Pacific region.   Established in 2015 North Search has developed a reputation for delivering technically complex and challenging roles in skill-short markets.   

We understand that the success of your business is driven by acquiring the best teams and leaders. That’s why North Search is dedicated to identifying and attracting outstanding talent to your organisation.   

Our Services:   

Executive Search - Identifying and attracting leading executives to your organisation through a forensic and structured search process.   

Professional and Technical Search - Agile and accurate identification of senior management and technical experts utilising our full search capabilities.   

Tailored Solutions - A flexible approach to your talent needs, wherever your organisation may be in the talent lifecycle:  

• Talent Mapping  

• Competitor Analysis 

• Salary benchmarking  

• New Market Research & Growth Planning  

• Succession Planning  

• Executive Benchmarking   

Industries:  

• Built Environment  

• Engineering  

• Property  

• Energy & Resources  

• Investment & Advisory  

• Public Sector  

• Not-For-Profit  

• Professional Services   

https://www.north-search.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-search

For more information or if you are interested in being on the Podcast contact Paddy Delany on [email protected] or via LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddydelany/

In this episode I am joined by Jon Davies, CEO of Australian Constructors Association. Jon has recently been appointed to the role and has exciting plans to bring energy, advocacy, engagement and leadership to create a more sustainable industry for all. 

Prior to the ACA Jon spent two years as the CEO of the Queensland Major Contractors Association on the back of a 30-year career in the construction industry. 

In this episode we talk about: 

- How COVID spurred Jon on to look for opportunities to create a more suitable industry.

 - How the ACA works and who the association represents. 

- The biggest challenges to the industry today, in particular the profitless boom and the issue with risk allocation on major projects. 

- Why Australia needs a blueprint for a more sustainable industry and how the ACA is going to deliver it. 

- Why and how the industry culture needs to change to attract, train and retain talent. 

- Why reputational risk will be the key driver for clients to get on board and work more collaboratively. 

- Why Jon is so excited about the opportunity to create a significant change right now. 

Jon can be found at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceoofaca/ at www.constructors.com.au

INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE:

 Integrated Infrastructure is a podcast dedicated to bringing news and views from industry leaders involved in the development, design, construction and management of the many built forms that make up Australia’s integrated infrastructure. 

Integrated Infrastructure is powered by North Search, specialists in executive and technical search across engineering, design, construction, property and energy markets in Australia. 

https://www.north-search.com/

About North Search: 

North Search is a provider of executive and technical search services and partner of choice for leading organisations when identifying and appointing top performers in the Asia Pacific region. Established in 2015 North Search has developed a reputation for delivering technically complex and challenging roles in skill-short markets. 

We understand that the success of your business is driven by acquiring the best teams and leaders. That’s why North Search is dedicated to identifying and attracting outstanding talent to your organisation. 

Our Services: 

Executive Search - Identifying and attracting leading executives to your organisation through a forensic and structured search process. 

Professional and Technical Search - Agile and accurate identification of senior management and technical experts utilising our full search capabilities. 

Tailored Solutions - A flexible approach to your talent needs, wherever your organisation may be in the talent lifecycle: 

• Talent Mapping 

• Competitor Analysis 

• Salary benchmarking 

• New Market Research & Growth Planning 

• Succession Planning 

• Executive Benchmarking 

Industries: 

• Built Environment 

• Engineering 

• Property 

• Energy & Resources 

• Investment & Advisory 

• Public Sector 

• Not-For-Profit 

• Professional Services 

https://www.north-search.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/3647818/admin/

For more information or if you are interested in being on the Podcast please contact Paddy Delany on [email protected] or via Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddydelany/

On this weeks Podcast we had a departure from our Leaders and Mentors theme as I had the opportunity to talk to Brent Crockford, CEO of Australian Owned Contractors.

Australian Owned Contractors is made up of 15 local mid-tier construction companies across Australia who are looking to influence Federal and State Governments to have an “industry sustainability” plan to ensure Australia’s home grown civil engineering contractors can compete for major infrastructure projects to support the growth and secure the legacy of the Australian Contracting Industry.

In our interview we covered:

YouTube - https://youtu.be/Kcvl5AeWjFg

For more information about the AOC please visit their website https://www.australianownedcontractors.com.au/

You can contact Brent Directly via his Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-n-m-crockford-2080a115b/

About North Search:

North Search is a provider of executive and technical search services and partner of choice for leading organisations when identifying and appointing top performers in the Asia Pacific region.

Established in 2015 North Search has developed a reputation for delivering technically complex and challenging roles in skill-short markets. We understand that the success of your business is driven by acquiring the best teams and leaders. That’s why North Search is dedicated to identifying and attracting outstanding talent to your organisation.

Our Services:

Executive Search - Identifying and attracting leading executives to your organisation through a forensic and structured search process.

Professional and Technical Search - Agile and accurate identification of senior management and technical experts utilising our full search capabilities.

Tailored Solutions - A flexible approach to your talent needs, wherever your organisation may be in the talent lifecycle: • Talent Mapping • Competitor Analysis • Salary benchmarking • New Market Research & Growth Planning • Succession Planning • Executive Benchmarking

Industries: • Built Environment • Engineering • Property • Energy & Resources • Investment & Advisory • Public Sector • Not-For-Profit • Professional Services

https://www.north-search.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-search/

For more information or if you are interested in being on the Podcast please contact Paddy Delany on [email protected] or via Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddydelany/

This is the second in our Leaders and Mentors Series of Integrated Infrastructure.

This week I spoke to David Harding, NSW & ACT Business Leader @ ARUP.

David is full of energy and has more than the odd pearl of wisdom to offer up and coming leaders and technical experts in the current market.   We covered quite a bit of ground in a relatively short period of time so hopefully something for everyone.

This week we talked about:

- Our own experiences of previous economic shocks and how we directed our careers.

- The need to get to a safe place, then look for opportunity and how opportunity often springs from times of stress.

- How David used a professional career coach to hep him make key decisions about his future.

- The need to communicate, to reach out and build new networks.  - Pink Elephants and why the David is excited about the acceleration of change.  - Why David is willing to bet offices will be outward looking and collaborative spaces in the future.

- And Davids strategy to thrive in your career through  COVID-19.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akTuJnNrpUI&feature=youtu.be

Integrated infrastructure is powered by North Search, specialists in executive and technical search across engineering, design, construction, property and energy markets in Australia.

About North Search: North Search is a provider of executive and technical search services and partner of choice for leading organisations when identifying and appointing top performers in the Asia Pacific region.

Established in 2015 North Search has developed a reputation for delivering technically complex and challenging roles in skill-short markets. We understand that the success of your business is driven by acquiring the best teams and leaders. That’s why North Search is dedicated to identifying and attracting outstanding talent to your organisation.

Our Services:

Executive Search - Identifying and attracting leading executives to your organisation through a forensic and structured search process.

Professional and Technical Search - Agile and accurate identification of senior management and technical experts utilising our full search capabilities.

Tailored Solutions - A flexible approach to your talent needs, wherever your organisation may be in the talent lifecycle:

• Talent Mapping • Competitor Analysis • Salary benchmarking • New Market Research & Growth Planning • Succession Planning • Executive Benchmarking Industries: • Built Environment • Engineering • Property • Energy & Resources • Investment & Advisory • Public Sector • Not-For-Profit • Professional Services

https://www.north-search.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-search

For more information or if you are interested in being on the Podcast please contact Paddy Delany on [email protected] or via Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddydelany/

In this first Episode I am joined by Joyanne Manning, Principal at Arup and Resource and Waste Leader for APAC. Joyanne is passionate about people and supporting them through COVID-19.

With seven decades of engineering excellence Arup is on of the worlds leading engineering and design firms tackling some of the most complex challenges facing the world today.

In this episode we we talk about:

- The need to be forward looking and adaptable in a crisis.

- How Joyanne and her family worked through the GFC in Ireland and moulded an opportunity to come to Australia. - The advantages of working with great people and the need to be authentic.

- The current challenges facing up and coming leaders and technical experts and how to seek out help.  - And finally why she is excited about the opportunities to re-set the global economy post COVID-19.

Joyanne can be found on linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyanne-manning-97529b17/

Integrated infrastructure is powered by North Search, specialists in executive and technical search across engineering, design, construction, property and energy markets in Australia.

About North Search: 

North Search is a provider of executive and technical search services and partner of choice for leading organisations when identifying and appointing top performers in the Asia Pacific region.

Established in 2015 North Search has developed a reputation for delivering technically complex and challenging roles in skill-short markets. We understand that the success of your business is driven by acquiring the best teams and leaders. That’s why North Search is dedicated to identifying and attracting outstanding talent to your organisation.

Our Services:

Executive Search - Identifying and attracting leading executives to your organisation through a forensic and structured search process.

Professional and Technical Search - Agile and accurate identification of senior management and technical experts utilising our full search capabilities.

Tailored Solutions - A flexible approach to your talent needs, wherever your organisation may be in the talent lifecycle:

• Talent Mapping • Competitor Analysis • Salary benchmarking • New Market Research & Growth Planning • Succession Planning • Executive Benchmarking Industries: • Built Environment • Engineering • Property • Energy & Resources • Investment & Advisory • Public Sector • Not-For-Profit • Professional Services

https://www.north-search.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-search

For more information or if you are interested in being on the Podcast please contact Paddy Delany on [email protected] or via Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddydelany/

In this weeks Podcast we had a departure from our Leaders and Mentors theme as I had the opportunity to talk to Brent Crockford, CEO of Australian Owned Contractors.

Australian Owned Contractors is made up of 15 local mid-tier construction companies across Australia who are looking to influence Federal and State Governments to have an “industry sustainability” plan to ensure Australia’s home grown civil engineering contractors can compete for major infrastructure projects to support the growth and secure the legacy of the Australian Contracting Industry.

In our interview we covered:

YouTube - https://youtu.be/Kcvl5AeWjFg

For more information about the AOC please visit their website https://www.australianownedcontractors.com.au/

You can contact Brent Directly via his Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-n-m-crockford-2080a115b/

About North Search:

North Search is a provider of executive and technical search services and partner of choice for leading organisations when identifying and appointing top performers in the Asia Pacific region.

Established in 2015 North Search has developed a reputation for delivering technically complex and challenging roles in skill-short markets. We understand that the success of your business is driven by acquiring the best teams and leaders. That’s why North Search is dedicated to identifying and attracting outstanding talent to your organisation.

Our Services:

Executive Search - Identifying and attracting leading executives to your organisation through a forensic and structured search process.

Professional and Technical Search - Agile and accurate identification of senior management and technical experts utilising our full search capabilities.

Tailored Solutions - A flexible approach to your talent needs, wherever your organisation may be in the talent lifecycle: • Talent Mapping • Competitor Analysis • Salary benchmarking • New Market Research & Growth Planning • Succession Planning • Executive Benchmarking

Industries: • Built Environment • Engineering • Property • Energy & Resources • Investment & Advisory • Public Sector • Not-For-Profit • Professional Services

https://www.north-search.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-search/

For more information or if you are interested in being on the Podcast please contact Paddy Delany on [email protected] or via Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddydelany/

This is the second in our Leaders and Mentors Series of Integrated Ingrastructure.   

This week I spoke to David Harding, NSW & ACT Business Leader @ ARUP.  

David is full of energy and has more than the odd pearl of wisdom to offer up and coming leaders and technical experts in the current market.   We covered quite a bit of ground in a relatively short period of time so hopefully something for everyone.   

This week we talked about:   

- Our own experiences of previous economic shocks and how we directed our careers.  

- The need to get to a safe place, then look for opportunity and how opportunity often springs from times of stress. 

- How David used a professional career coach to hep him make key decisions about his future.  

- The need to communicate, to reach out and build new networks.  - Pink Elephants and why the David is excited about the acceleration of change.  - Why David is willing to bet offices will be outward looking and collaborative spaces in the future.  

- And Davids strategy to thrive in your career through  COVID-19.   

YouTube - https://youtu.be/JiG70T8zma0 

Integrated infrastructure is powered by North Search, specialists in executive and technical search across engineering, design, construction, property and energy markets in Australia.

About North Search: North Search is a provider of executive and technical search services and partner of choice for leading organisations when identifying and appointing top performers in the Asia Pacific region.

Established in 2015 North Search has developed a reputation for delivering technically complex and challenging roles in skill-short markets. We understand that the success of your business is driven by acquiring the best teams and leaders. That’s why North Search is dedicated to identifying and attracting outstanding talent to your organisation.

Our Services:

Executive Search - Identifying and attracting leading executives to your organisation through a forensic and structured search process.

Professional and Technical Search - Agile and accurate identification of senior management and technical experts utilising our full search capabilities.

Tailored Solutions - A flexible approach to your talent needs, wherever your organisation may be in the talent lifecycle:

• Talent Mapping • Competitor Analysis • Salary benchmarking • New Market Research & Growth Planning • Succession Planning • Executive Benchmarking Industries: • Built Environment • Engineering • Property • Energy & Resources • Investment & Advisory • Public Sector • Not-For-Profit • Professional Services

https://www.north-search.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-search

For more information or if you are interested in being on the Podcast please contact Paddy Delany on [email protected] or via Linkedin here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddydelany

In this first Episode I am joined by Joyanne Manning, Principal at Arup and Resource and Waste Leader for APAC. Joyanne is passionate about people and supporting them through COVID-19.

  With seven decades of engineering excellence Arup is on of the worlds leading engineering and design firms tackling some of the most complex challenges facing the world today.  

In this episode we we talk about: 

- The need to be forward looking and adaptable in a crisis. 

- How Joyanne and her family worked through the GFC in Ireland and moulded an opportunity to come to Australia. - The advantages of working with great people and the need to be authentic.  

- The current challenges facing up and coming leaders and technical experts and how to seek out help.  - And finally why she is excited about the opportunities to re-set the global economy post COVID-19.

Joyanne can be found on linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyanne-manning-97529b17/ THE 

Integrated infrastructure is powered by North Search, specialists in executive and technical search across engineering, design, construction, property and energy markets in Australia.

 About North Search: North Search is a provider of executive and technical search services and partner of choice for leading organisations when identifying and appointing top performers in the Asia Pacific region. 

Established in 2015 North Search has developed a reputation for delivering technically complex and challenging roles in skill-short markets. We understand that the success of your business is driven by acquiring the best teams and leaders. That’s why North Search is dedicated to identifying and attracting outstanding talent to your organisation. 

Our Services: 

Executive Search - Identifying and attracting leading executives to your organisation through a forensic and structured search process. 

Professional and Technical Search - Agile and accurate identification of senior management and technical experts utilising our full search capabilities. 

Tailored Solutions - A flexible approach to your talent needs, wherever your organisation may be in the talent lifecycle: 

• Talent Mapping • Competitor Analysis • Salary benchmarking • New Market Research & Growth Planning • Succession Planning • Executive Benchmarking Industries: • Built Environment • Engineering • Property • Energy & Resources • Investment & Advisory • Public Sector • Not-For-Profit • Professional Services 

https://www.north-search.com/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-search 

For more information or if you are interested in being on the Podcast please contact Paddy Delany on [email protected] or via Linkedin here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddydelany