Karl Hillier, principal consultant of HRE Consulting and managing director of Harris River Estate, has over 30 years of experience in the onshore and offshore construction industry with projects located in Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia, Canada, North Sea, Italy and the Gulf of Mexico. Mr Hillier has worked extensively in China, and locally on the project management of marine construction element of the Matagarup Bridge at Optus Stadium. He has also worked around Australia laying article reefs and led the offshore construction element of the Melbourne Desalination Plant. Mr Hillier has also led diverse teams and large scale construction projects worldwide involving extensive interface activities with clients, subcontractors and direct hired labour.