Aaron Hollier

Current Qualifications

• Master of Engineering (Civil Systems), Charles Sturt University, 2022
• Bachelor of Technology (Civil Systems), Charles Sturt University, 2020
• Erosion and Sediment Control (Blue Book) for TfNSW, 2020
• Prepare Work Zone Traffic Management Plan Card – NSW RMS, 2020
• Construction Induction (White Card) – WorkCover NSW, 2017
• Mental Health First Aid, 2026
• Certificate IV in Small Business Management, 2007
• Bachelor of Education, 2006

Overview

Aaron has progressed through site engineer, site supervisor and project engineer (2IC) roles on major infrastructure projects in greenfield and brownfield environments. He works at the interface between client, contractor and designer, keeping programme, cost, quality and safety on track.

His style is pragmatic and delivery-focused, grounded in clear communication, commercial awareness and risk-based decision making.

Areas of expertise

Contractor management, contract administration, field assurance, geotechnical engineering, civil infrastructure delivery, mining operations support, utilities coordination, earthworks and road construction, QA/QC systems and inspection and test plans, variations and claims management, procurement and tender evaluation, and statutory approvals including Section 138 applications with TfNSW.

Development engineering for local government

This includes assessing development applications, reviewing engineering designs and setting consent conditions for subdivision and civil works, covering roads, drainage, stormwater, water and sewer.

He oversees the construction phase through inspections, hold point release and certification before asset handover, and supports defect liability and enforcement processes to protect council assets.

Contract and commercial management

Aaron has managed procurement, tender evaluation, contract negotiation and administration of major and minor works contracts. He advises on and manages civil infrastructure contracts, handling contractor performance, claims, variations and commercial risk while keeping disruption to production to a minimum.

Utilities and approvals

Aaron coordinates closely with authorities including Essential Energy, NBN, Telstra and water, gas and traffic systems operators, resolving service clashes early to avoid delays and cost. He prepares and coordinates Section 138 applications under the Roads Act, aligning design, construction method and approval conditions in constrained road corridors.

Geotechnical and field foundation

Aaron began his engineering career supervising drilling crews and geotechnical investigation programs, which gives him a practical understanding of ground conditions, constructability and site risk.

Selected project experience

• Council development engineering (Landex), 2026: development assessment, design review, inspections and certification for local government clients.
• Vittoria West Overtaking Lane, TfNSW ($22M) – Site Supervisor, 2024 to 2025: pavement, drainage and earthworks under live traffic, including traffic staging, QA lot verification and as-built records.
• Weddin Shire Council – Works Engineer secondment, 2024: managed the road rehabilitation program, including scoping, estimates, claims and contractor management, and reviewed development applications.
• Local Land Services – Studies Engineer, 2023: pre-feasibility study for regional truck wash facilities, including economic impact assessment and sub-consultant management.
• Great Western Highway Upgrade, Kelso to Raglan ($82M) – Project Engineer, 2020 to 2023: led utilities, watermain, earthworks and materials testing packages to TfNSW specifications, managing service authority interfaces in a live-traffic, brownfield setting.
• Mungle Back Creek to Boggabilla Upgrade ($250M) – Project Engineer, 2020: supported delivery of earthworks, drainage, pavement and utilities across multiple work fronts.
• Rozelle Interchange, Sydney ($4B) – Site and Project Engineer, 2019: coordinated civil, geotechnical and utility subcontractors on a Tier 1 urban motorway project under live traffic.
• Geotechnical investigation programs (Macquarie Geotechnical) – Site Supervisor, 2017 to 2019: managed drilling crews and subcontractors across boreholes, test pits and in-situ testing.

Background

Before moving into engineering, Aaron spent ten years as a primary and high school teacher across regional and remote NSW, building strong community and stakeholder relationships.