Julian Donald

Specialist Skills:

• Contractor Procurement
• Construction Contracts
• Buildability
• Prefabrication
• Quantitative Risk Assessment

A qualified Civil Engineer and Quantity Surveyor, Julian has a thorough understanding of the entire construction process, from early concept, through to site construction and project handover.

Julian has worked in various roles in both the public and private sectors of New Zealand and the United Kingdom, and his experience spans schools, hospitals, prisons, manufacturing facilities and offices. Julian became one of Rawlinsons’ Directors in September 2020.

As Rawlinsons’ resident QRA expert, Julian advises design teams throughout the preliminary and developed design phases on buildability and cost and value management, so that projects meet their key objectives. He leads the preparation of detailed cost plans to guide the project budget, reviews tenders and advises on risk, value and programme.

Julian is also a procurement specialist, working closely with clients to develop multi-stage procurement strategies to select the best contractor, based on every project’s differing requirements.