David Askie
Head of Estimating and Quantity Surveying BuildingDavid is a well-respected, credible leader and manager within the development and construction industry, bringing local and global experience from Australia, Europe, and the Americas.
David’s career spans 25+ years and has held roles in Senior & Executive leadership positions and has amassed a wealth of expertise in Cost Planning, Estimating, Advisory & Governance. Of the 25+ years’ experience, 15+ years were Australian based and 10 years in Europe & America.
He brings extensive executive experience in leading project and company teams to achieve both project objectives and broader growth strategies. David has successfully led teams in securing and delivering multibillion-dollar building and development programs each year.
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Change Management
- Estimating, Quantity Surveying & Cost Planning
- Project Management
- Commercial Management
Office: Sydney, New South Wales
Phone: +61 2 8221 6444
Graeme Billings
ChairGraeme Billings has been a Chartered Accountant since 1980 and retired from PriceWaterhouseCoopers in 2011 after 34 years. He is a former head of the Melbourne assurance practice as well as heading the firm’s Australian and global industrial products business.
He has had extensive experience providing assurance, transaction and consulting services to multinational and national clients across a variety of industries.
Graeme is Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Korvest Limited, Non-Executive Director of Clover Corporation Limited, Non-Executive Director of GUD Holdings Limited and Non-Executive Director and Chairman of Azure Healthcare Limited.
Graeme also serves as the Chairman of the audit and compliance committee of both of GUD Holdings Limited and Clover Corporation Limited.
Office: Melbourne
Phone: +61 3 9670 7211
Roger Burman
National Director Civil InfrastructureBeyond the numbers, Roger brings a rare balance of technical precision and strategic judgment to cost estimating and project assurance. With over 25 years in civil construction, he has built a national reputation for developing first principles estimates that stand up to audit and support clear investment decisions.
He has secured and led more than $2.5 billion in commercial tenders and prepared independent estimates and reports exceeding $50 billion for both government and private sector clients.
Roger’s work spans transport, power, and water sectors, combining construction insight with the discipline of cost governance to deliver confidence at every stage of project development.
Roger’s career includes leadership across more than 200 major infrastructure projects, including the M1 and Bruce Highways (QLD), Cross River Rail (QLD), Inland Rail (National), Rockhampton Ring Road (QLD), SA Water Program (SA), Ipswich Motorway Upgrade (QLD), and VicGrid Program (VIC). His approach ensures that estimates are not just accurate, but understood translating complex data into decisions that drive value and accountability.
Skills
- First Principals Estimating
- Innovation in Estimating Systems
- Innovation in Procurement Delivery
- Commercial Tenders
- Business Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
Office: Sheffield, Tasmania
Phone: +61 7 3870 2730
Meagan Courtney
Head of People, Culture & TalentMeagan oversees North’s people strategy, encompassing culture, wellbeing, leadership development, talent and performance & reward.
With over 20 years experience, Meagan joined North in 2024, since then has played a pivotal role in advancing the firm’s growth strategy in accordance with the Strategic Plan. Prior to joining North, she held senior talent leadership positions across Australia within Big 4 consulting, client and local government organisations.
Meagan brings technical expertise across Talent Acquisition, Executive Search, Operational Leadership, Culture and Wellbeing, Leadership Development, Talent Development, Diversity and Inclusion and Performance and Reward.
Passionate about mentoring and creating positive change, Meagan actively supports organisations that remove employment barriers for individuals from diverse and impacted backgrounds. She is a strong advocate for women in leadership and takes pride in helping shape and develop the next generation of talent at North.
Skills
- People Leadership & Development
- Culture and Change Leadership
- Strategic HR Advisory
- Wellbeing and Resilience Initiatives
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Talent Strategy and Workforce Planning
Office: Brisbane, Queensland
Phone: +61 7 3870 2730
Jason D’Antonio
Executive Director SA, NZJason is an Executive Director of North Projects and a Director of the North Board.
Having been with North for more than seven years, Jason has held leadership roles including Executive Director for Victoria before relocating to Adelaide to lead the South Australian business. Jason is also responsible for the development and growth of our offering in New Zealand. With over 18 years of experience in infrastructure advisory, he has delivered major projects across Australia and internationally, spanning a range of contract models and scales.
Beginning his career on the contractor side, Jason brings practical, hands-on construction and commercial experience that grounds his advisory work in real-world insight. Over his career, he has held diverse roles including Project Manager, Design Manager, Bid Manager and Construction Manager, working under several differing delivery models including D&C, PPP and Alliances.
Skills
- Procurement and Transaction Advisory
- PPP Advisory
- Commercial Advisory
- Project Delivery / Management
- Constructability
- Executive Leadership
Office: Adelaide, South Australia
Phone: +61 8 7078 3788
Louise Ferris
Chief of StaffLouise oversees North’s operational functions in her role as Chief of Staff, drawing on more than 15 years of experience across finance and construction sectors with major corporates. Beginning her career as an Executive Assistant, she has built deep expertise in partnering with senior leaders to translate strategy into action and align business priorities.
Known for her ability to balance long-term vision with day-to-day practicality, Louise plays a pivotal role in connecting strategy to operations, aligning people, priorities and performance across the business. Her collaborative style and strong communication skills make her a trusted advisor to the executive team and a key contributor to North’s ongoing growth and success.
Louise also leads governance management across Risk, Safety, Environment and Quality. She has successfully guided cross-functional teams through operational improvement programs, streamlined processes, and strengthened collaboration company-wide.
Skills
- Executive Operations Coordination
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Governance and Reporting
- Project Coordination
- Financial and Commercial Acumen
- Process Improvement and Change Management
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Corporate Communications
- Team Leadership and Development
- Risk and Compliance
- Technology and Systems
Office: Brisbane, Queensland
Phone: +61 7 3870 2730
Jason Finselbach
National Director EnergyJason is an RPEQ certified Electrical Engineer with over 20 years of experience in diverse roles including Engineering Management, Project Management and Pre-Contracts for Infrastructure Projects with a particular focus on the High Voltage Power sector.
His experience working with EPC Contractors, Engineering Consultants and Utilities has given Jason a strong understanding of opportunities and risks throughout the project life cycle. Jason is a passionate advocate of Value Engineering and effectively applies his diverse project experience and his extensive practical knowledge to deliver solutions with foresight and innovation.
He has 15 years of experience across pre-contracts and executing Power projects for Power Transmission, Distribution and Rail Utilities from Project scoping and Tendering to Commissioning and has strong planning and technical skills to support cost analysis.
Skills
- Cost Estimating
- Options Studies
- Risk Assessment
- Value Engineering
- Constructability
- Transactions
- Contract Administration
- Program Management
- Tender Evaluation
- Project Claims
Office: Brisbane, Queensland
Phone: +61 7 3870 2730
Dafydd Griffiths
Executive Director QLDDafydd is an expert in the preparation and review of complex construction programming and risk modelling for large scale transport infrastructure projects.
He has extensive experience in facilitating and developing the Risk Context Profile (RCP) process and ensuring continuity of the RCP process from preliminary design to Business Case. He is thorough, diligent and has an in-depth knowledge of civil techniques across industry including tunnels, rail, road, water, resources and heavy earthworks.
Over the last decade, Dafydd has successfully delivered detailed staging methodology, project programs and reporting for more than 200+ projects worth over $20B, including some of Queensland’s most complex infrastructure projects such as Airport Link, Legacy Way, Cross River Rail, Coomera Connector, Rockhampton Ring Road and the majority of the M1 Upgrade Projects.
Skills
- Construction Methodology
- Construction Programming
- Cost Risk Assessment
- First Principles Estimating
- Delay Analysis
- Contract Management
- Constructability
Office: Brisbane, Queensland
Phone: +61 7 3870 2730
Tim Hogg
Chief Executive OfficerTim Hogg is the Founder and CEO of North Projects, and a trusted advisor to some of Australia’s most significant construction and infrastructure programs. He specialises in strategic cost, time and quality advice—supporting clients with development feasibility, income analysis and high-level project assurance.
With extensive experience in complex contracting environments, Tim provides independent, evidence-based advice on cost, risk and performance. He has held senior assurance roles across major commercial, retail and public infrastructure projects, including as Independent Cost Advisor, Independent Verifier, Certifier and Independent Assessor.
A highly accomplished quantity surveyor, Tim has contributed to landmark projects across the globe such as Hong Kong Airport Terminal, Kowloon Station, Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Southern Cross Station, West Gate Tunnel, the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre and the New Footscray Hospital.
As CEO, Tim leads North with a focus on future growth—championing innovation, meaningful partnerships and the continued evolution of the business.
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Independent Advisory
- Project Management
- Commercial Management
- Cost Management
- Project Assurance
- Bid Management
- Strategic Business Development
Office: Melbourne, Victoria
Phone: +61 3 9670 7211
Patrick Lynch
Executive Director VICPatrick is an experienced, professional, and dedicated Civil Engineer with extensive predominantly site based experience in delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects for an array of national clients. His sector experience includes Rail, Road, Port & Maritime, Water, Power and Renewables.
Patricks experience in projects from concept development through to delivery allows him to understand the underlying complexities and considerations of each project, leading to his clients saving time and cost whilst achieving their design quality objectives and minimising their overall risk profile.
Patrick provides ongoing specialist independent advice through his extensive breadth of technical expertise, coupled with an expert understanding of contract and commercial management, procurement and cost management resulting in the successful delivery of projects whilst cultivating/encouraging positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Skills
- Constructability
- First Principles Estimating
- Risk Management and Advisory
- Project Management
- Construction Management
- Commercial and Contract Management
- Tender Management
- Construction Programming Services
- Stakeholder Management
Office: Melbourne, Victoria
Phone: +61 3 9670 7211
Jarrod McHugh
National Director Major ProjectsJarrod is a senior infrastructure professional with a proven record of delivering expert advice in planning, estimating, commercial risk management and project execution for major infrastructure programs.
With over 30 years in the construction industry, including leadership roles as Board Member on Queensland Major Contractors Association, General Manager and Operations Manager for Tier 1 civil contractors, Jarrod brings a rare combination of technical insight and commercial acumen. His expertise across cost estimating, risk and project delivery provides clients with valuable guidance through every stage of project development and execution.
Drawing on experience from both asset owner and contractor perspectives, Jarrod ensures a balanced and prudent approach is applied across legal, commercial ,design, transaction, cost, constructability, and risk allocation.
Throughout Jarrod’s career, he has supported more than 100 projects valued at over $100 billion, including many of Queensland’s most significant infrastructure projects such as Airport Link, Cross River Rail, the M1 Upgrades, Inland Rail, Coal Seam Gas development and operation, Advanced Water treatment and transfer projects.
In short, Jarrod’s experience and industry knowledge provides our client projects with deep insights and ultimately delivery confidence.
Skills
- Major Project Development
- Cost and Risk Analysis
- Estimating
- Constructability
- Commercial Management
- Project Controls
Office: Brisbane, Queensland
Phone: +61 7 3870 2730
Daniel Muirhead
Executive DirectorDaniel is a project management specialist with international experience across the civil construction and aviation engineering sectors.
As a Director on North’s Board, Daniel has held several leadership roles within the business, including Executive Director for South Australia. His early experience with EPC contractors provided him with a strong understanding of opportunity, risk, and the drivers of success throughout the project lifecycle — giving him a practical appreciation for how major infrastructure projects truly operate.
Daniel is known for his collaborative leadership style and ability to motivate large teams. His analytical approach, problem-solving capability and proactive mindset have seen him successfully deliver a diverse range of projects while building strong, lasting relationships with clients, stakeholders and project teams.
Throughout his career, Daniel has contributed to major and complex projects across Australia and overseas, including Gatwick Airport (UK), Cross Rail (UK), New Woolwich Ferry Berths (UK), Hay Point Expansion Project (QLD), Port of Brisbane Termain Redevelopment (QLD) Northern Expressway (SA) and Torrens Road to Darlington (T2D) (SA).
Skills
- Project Delivery and Construction Management
- Constructability Advisory
- Contract Adminstration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Bid Management
Office: Adelaide, South Australia
Phone: +61 8 7078 3788
Jason Walmsley
Executive Director NSWJason has over 35 years’ experience within the rail, roads, building and construction industries. He has worked on a diverse range of civil and rail projects across Australia and overseas. He has strong experience in the management of multi discipline routine maintenance, asset management, operational readiness, and major construction projects.
He also has extensive experience managing projects in various forms, such as design and construct, construct only, design only, and alliancing. Jason brings extensive experience in cost control and financial management in delivery of Major Construction Projects, Maintenance and Asset Management.
Jason has a unique skill in identifying cost efficiencies in planning and delivery of frameworks through rationalisation of resources and delivery methods and identification of innovations and new technologies.
Skills
- Design and Construction Management
- Program and Project Management
- Constructability and staging
- Asset Maintenance and Management
- Partnership and JV Management
- Risk Assessment and Safety Management
- Business Management
Office: Sydney, New South Wales
Min Zhong
Chief Financial OfficerMin is a highly accomplished and dedicated Chief Financial Officer with over 15 years of experience supporting leading professional service firms. Energetic and strategic, he has built a strong, high-performing finance team and established robust practices that underpin North’s continued growth and stability. extensive experience supporting a range of professional services firms. An adept leader and senior manager, Min has drawn on his expert knowledge to develop a strong financial team and practices to support our business.
As North’s CFO, Min is responsible for developing and executing the firm’s financial strategy in alignment with broader business goals. He oversees financial management and reporting, including budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and working capital, ensuring the business remains agile and well-positioned for growth.
Min also plays a pivotal role in risk and governance management and is a trusted advisor to the operational executive and wider leadership team.
Skills
- Strategic financial management
- Executive leadership and stakeholder engagement
- Merger & Acquisition Management
- Working Capital and cashflow management
- Risk, Governance and Compliance Management
- Operational management
- People and leadership
Office: Melbourne, Victoria
Phone: +61 3 9670 7211
