
James Hanson is a civil engineer with over 30 years’ experience in industry, disputes and expert consulting across multiple sectors. His career has focused on the UK and Middle East markets, plus some significant international projects in Europe, the US and Hong Kong.
James has provided expertise and advice to public and private sector clients from several industries including oil and gas, construction, real estate, nuclear, manufacturing, aerospace, defence, education and healthcare.
James specialises in providing expert advice to establish, deliver and turnaround complex capital projects. He has been appointed to deliver client strategies, due diligence reports, contract and commercial risk reviews, as well as expert contract management advice on disputes and investigations.
His experience includes Public Private Partnership (PPP/P3), NEC, FIDIC, JCT and bespoke forms of contract.
- Commercial Development, UK
Commercial advice and support for Battersea Power Station Development Company on their £10bn+ development in London regarding the creation, management and progress of a transportation hub. - Gas Terminal Project, Germany
Commercial and Technical Due Diligence for RWE in relation to a proposed German Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) terminal. Considerations included delivery timescales, specifications, as well as commercial terms and conditions proposed under various capacity-take and user agreements. - Nuclear New Build, UK
Advice for EDF regarding the governance and contract management for the two New Nuclear projects: Hinkley Point C (HPC) in Somerset and Sizewell C (SZC) in Suffolk. - PPP Infrastructure Development, Europe
Multiple feasibility studies for the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in Ukraine, Jordan and across the banking business. - Department of Health & Social Care Audit, UK
Independent performance audit of a number of suppliers, contracted to manufacture and supply covid tests to the Department of Health and Social Care. - Town Centre Redevelopment, UK
Single Joint Expert on a Development Management Agreement settlement for a £700m town centre redevelopment. Both parties accepted and agreed to the expert determination. - Nuclear Operator, UAE
PMO setup to drive the development of a $20bn new nuclear operator to achieve capacity and capability for nuclear operations. Also provided resources to fulfil the PMO Director and project management roles before handover to permanent resources. - PPP Infrastructure Development, Afghanistan
Financial, commercial and technical experts in undertaking preparation and tender support to bring two projects in Afghanistan to investor procurement stage.
Education
- Bayes Business School, City University
Master of Business Administration - Queen Mary University of London
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
Licenses/Certifications
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Institution of Civil Engineers
Chartered Engineer
Affiliations
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Association of Project Management
Associate Member
Languages
English