HKA, a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support services, is delighted to announce Francois Spies has joined HKA as Technical Director, based in the Glasgow office.
Francois Spies specialises in multi-discipline engineering project management and is a professionally registered construction project manager, construction contract specialist, and dispute resolution practitioner. Francois has over 25 years of experience in the heavy engineering project and construction sector, the majority of which has been in the mining and renewable energy sectors.
Francois has acquired a wealth of knowledge and expertise from involvement on major, complex projects spanning buildings, infrastructure, transportation, industrial, mining, minerals and metals, chemicals, power and utilities sectors. This experience has been gained with projects and participants located in Africa, North and South America, Central and South Asia, the UK, Europe, and Australia in ‘Employer’, ‘Contractor’, and ‘Consultant’ roles, equipping him with a unique ability to deliver objective and informed interpretations of events.
“We are excited to welcome Francois to the team where his expertise will further enhance our project advisory and dispute resolution services. His extensive knowledge and proven track record in the construction and engineering industries make him an exceptional addition, and we are confident his contribution will be instrumental to our client’s success,” said Paul Mansell, Partner, Forensic Technical Services.
Beginning his career in South Africa’s mining sector, Francois brings extensive experience in multidisciplinary heavy engineering design, project planning, estimating, and budgeting, as well as cost management, procurement, contract administration, and construction and commissioning oversight. His expertise also encompasses overarching project risk, quality assurance, and health, safety, and environmental management.
In 2017, Francois established himself as a consultant specializing in commercial, contractual, claims, and dispute management. Since then, he has provided strategic and project-level services, cementing his reputation as a trusted expert in the field.
Francois said, “I am thrilled to join HKA and be part of a leading, expert team. I look forward to using my experience across complex projects and sectors to further support our clients in achieving successful outcomes.”