Pierre is a Principal Geotechnical Engineer who works with client, design and construction teams to help with projects ranging in size up to major infrastructure. This includes site investigations, analysis, assessments and designs to determine ground conditions and stability.

Pierre is motivated by helping stakeholders understand and manage geotechnical risks as early in the process as possible.  This often results in designing out risks to make projects safer for builders and the communities and stakeholders who use these assets. He achieves this by working with stakeholders to understand their needs and priorities, and the communicating risks and opportunities.  He has widespread expertise, including in managing settlement and liquefaction risks, slope instability, soil retention and deep foundations.  He has experience in both forensic engineering and expert witness work. 

Pierre has been involved in major projects both internationally and locally, ranging from developing liquefaction hazard frameworks (EQC, Christchurch) to major infrastructure (Northern Gateway, UK/Ireland motorways), numerous commercial developments, hospital buildings, and storage tanks/silos around the country. 

Education

BE(Hons), Civil, 1999, Canterbury University, New Zealand.

ME, Geotechnical, 2001, Canterbury University, New Zealand.

Qualifications/Memberships

Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), Engineering New Zealand (MEngNZ) International Professonal Engineer (IntPE).