Robert is the Group Manager of the Geotechnical team in Auckland and has over 20 years experience in both civil and geotechnical engineering within contracting, research and consulting organisations.  His project experience has in particular included geotechnical investigations, foundation design, slope stability and retention structures within a wide range of market sectors including transportation (rail and road), commercial, industrial and power sectors.  Robert holds a PhD, Geotechnical Engineering and a BSc, Civil Engineering.