WSP strenghtens geotechnics and tunnelling capabilities in Queensland and South Australia
05 October 2017
WSP has named two new leaders to
manage our
Geotechnics and
Tunnelling teams in our
Queensland and
South
Australian offices. The appointments support the robust growth of our
business as we deliver large-scale infrastructure projects across
Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) in several markets.
Vincent Blanchet will lead our Geotechnics and Tunnels
team in Queensland. He is a proven project manager with global
experience in managing geotechnical projects. In the past few years, Mr
Blanchet has delivered projects in Papua New Guinea and led geotechnical
teams in Silverdale (Auckland) and Adelaide. He has a dedicated client
focus and his skill set spans field testing to detailed design and
construction management.
Nicholas Barker will lead our Geotechnics and Tunnels
team in South Australia. His appointment marks a return to WSP, where he
previously spent time as a team leader in Victoria growing our local
Geotechnics practice. During his 15-year career, Mr Barker has developed
well-honed geotechnical skills with a passion for leadership and project
delivery in both South Australia and Victoria. These attributes will be
a tremendous asset for us as we continue to grow the local market.
Doug Graham, WSP’s Section Executive for Geotechnics and Tunnels, says
the new recruits will play an integral role in our ANZ business.
“Vincent has great experience in leading teams and projects in several
countries. He is quickly establishing himself in the local market and
fostering strong client relationships.
“Nicholas is experienced across several markets, particularly transport
and resources, having worked on the Regional Rail Link and the Barossa
Water Pipeline project in the past. He has built teams from the ground
up and has an ongoing involvement in South Australia that will support
the expansion of our group there.
“Their combined leadership and experience will help enhance our regional
ground engineering capability to deliver the major infrastructure
projects we have in the pipeline.”
Mr Blanchet commenced his role on Monday 28 August while Mr Barker is
due to start with the organisation on Monday 9 October 2017.
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