EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Senior Commercial and Contracts professional with over 30 years of experience in leading and managing commercial, contracts and procurement functions for mega engineering and construction projects at the $billion+ scale. Colin’s expertise expands across multiple sectors, including: oil and gas, mining, refining, renewable energy, civil, and utilities.

Colin has worked as the commercial director/manager and contracts manager for notable projects such as the $AU15 billion Inland Rail Project, the Gladstone Liquified Natural Gas (GLNG) joint venture, the multi-billion $AU dollar Sydney Metro PPP Project and many more. Colin possesses a substantial track record of delivering significant commercial benefit, managing risk and negotiating at CEO and Principal level to achieve strategic financial, safety, environmental and service outcomes.

Colin is also an industry quantum expert, having provided expert evidence in several multi billion dollar arbitrations.

Colin is known for providing specialist business planning, project management, client and stakeholder relationship management services, and ensuring exceptional service delivery on all of the large-scale projects he has been a part of. Colin commenced his career in quantity surveying in the UK construction industry.

He founded HJA in 1997, delivering commercial management services and dispute resolution to clients on major projects in the UK. He moved to Australia in 2002 and established HJA (QLD) shortly after in 2003, representing major resources and utility sector clients including BHP, Santos Ltd, Laing O’Rourke, and Powerlink QLD.

DIRECTOR

Andrew is a senior business and people leader with over 25 years of experience in the resource industry. With a diverse and highly successful career spanning various sectors, including offshore and onshore gas (both conventional and unconventional), oil, alumina, aluminum, iron ore, copper, coal, high-voltage infrastructure, and more, Andrew has developed an exceptional ability to lead major capital and mega-projects from strategy through execution, ensuring optimal delivery and long-term sustainability.

Having honed expertise in commercial functions, contracts, procurement, and project management, Andrew is known for leading teams through the entire project lifecycle—from initial strategy development to execution, contract management, claims resolution, and final closeout. He has also been instrumental in driving large-scale organizational change initiatives to enhance project contracting and procurement processes, delivering significant outcomes in capital efficiency, cost reduction, and overall project effectiveness.

As a leader in category management and portfolio delivery, Andrew is highly skilled in driving complex project portfolios with a focus on performance, value, and outcomes. His ability to create and maintain high-performing teams has been critical in transforming businesses and meeting the challenges of the resource industry. Andrew brings strong analytical, technical, and operational problem-solving skills, which are complemented by excellent communication, conflict resolution, and leadership capabilities.

Andrew has extensive international experience, having worked across Australia, the USA, Trinidad and Tobago. This global exposure has further broadened his perspective on industry trends, business operations, and project delivery best practices.

Andrew holds a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, a Bachelor of Laws, and a Bachelor of Business with a specialization in Marketing.

DIRECTOR

Vicki is a dynamic, passionate and proactive business professional with over twenty years’ experience in business ownership, management, sales, marketing, public relations and dispute resolution, extending across a diverse range of industries including: real estate, financial services, banking and construction.

Vicki has over two decades of experience interpreting commercial contract clauses to assist with dispute resolution.

Vicki assisted in setting up the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors dispute resolution service (RICS DRS) when BCIPA legislation was introduced into QLD in 2004, providing administrative support to the Registered QLD Adjudicator, which requires strong knowledge of construction contracts legislation. Further aided with the analysis and assignment of matters to Adjudicators in compliance with legislation, as HJA was the Authorised Nominating Authority for dispute resolution services for the RICS. She facilitated training alongside commercial litigation law firms and completed QLD Adjudicator Registration Courses in line with the legislative requirements, and managed staff and an Adjudication Panel.

Vicki is proficient in developing and streamlining operational business systems and plans, implementing marketing strategies, budget plans and cyclical businesses reporting. This includes team management and leadership, building positive and supportive cultures, training programs, confidential records management and HR assistance.

Vicki also has worked in sales and BDM roles which included developing and executing franchise sales plans, property management BDM, marketing, social media, prospecting, and professional networking.

Vicki has advised and worked for clients including RICS DRS, Place Estate Agents, RE/MAX, Ray White, J.P. Morgan and Century 21 Australia.