Leading international cost management and advisory firm WT has appointed Gavin Balharrie as National Defence Sector Lead as it continues to grow.
The Defence Estate's capital expenditure target is anticipated to rise from $2.5 billion in 2023 to $5 billion in 2024, with a projected further increase to $8-10 billion annually by 2040.
Commenting on the appointment, Gavin said: “I’m thrilled to be leading a stellar national team of experts delivering digitally enabled cost intelligence that inspires confidence across all stages of a project life cycle.”
“We’re actively managing and controlling costs related to construction and infrastructure projects in the Defence sector,” explained Gavin. “As part of our service diversification over recent years, we have expanded beyond our traditional quantity surveying services to include Future Sustainability Employment Operating Costs, Whole of Life, Independent Commissioning Services, and Risk Analysis and Monitoring.”
“We have strategically aligned these services with our Programming and Portfolio & Project Advisory capabilities to deliver a more holistic offering to our clients and partners in the Defence sector,” he added.
WT works closely with Design Services Contractors, Managing Contractors as well as directly with the Security & Estate Group, delivering cost management and advisory services to facilitate informed decision-making and cost-effective delivery.
Operating for nearly 75 years, WT’s expertise spans the building, construction, infrastructure and defence sectors. The firm supports clients with an award-winning team of specialists in cost management, quantity surveying, digital solutions, sustainability, asset and buildings, portfolio and program advisory, PMO, PPP and facilities management.
