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Join SCCP as a Panel Member—gain recognition in the industry with expertise in service and collaboration. Joining the SCCP as a Panel Member Panel membership of the SCCP is for experienced Independent Certifiers and Engineers to Contract who have a thorough knowledge of the NZS391X suite of contracts, demonstratable soft skills, a commitment to impartiality, integrity, proactivity, firm but fair decision-making, and an interest in collaborating with their peers for mutual raising of expertise. Successful applicants who become Panel members will have their details included on the SCCP register of peer-evaluated Independent Certifiers and Engineers to Contract. This register addresses industry demand for an expanded, searchable, cohort of experienced and trustworthy practitioners with demonstrable soft skills, and the ability to help avoid and resolve disputes. Who should apply? Membership applicants will be committed to: impartiality, integrity, proactivity, and firm but fair decision-making ensuring thorough documentation by all parties to a contract ensuring proper commitment to process by all parties to a contract collaborating with their peers for mutual raising of expertise Applicants should have at least five years’ experience as Engineer to Contract. If an applicant demonstrates that they meet core competencies through equivalent expertise and experience, this duration requirement may be waived. Applicants will demonstrate and have thorough knowledge of: NZS3910:2013 NZS3910:2023 (including the ways in which this differs from NZS3910:2013) the common administration situations likely to be experienced under contract, such as delay and disruption, unforeseen risks, complex variations, payment processes and dispute resolution the Construction Contracts Act (including the October 2023 amendment) Applicants will have demonstratable soft skills, including: leadership communication listening responsiveness decision-making negotiation Applicants for Panel membership must commit to the SCCP Code of Ethics (for all SCCP members) and to the SCCP Code of Conduct. These codes reflect the call from industry for certifiers and administrators who act independently and impartially when making judgements and supervising processes, and who practice with strong ethical behaviour. Panel applicants if not already a general member will be directly accepted as a general member until the Panel membership until the Panel membership process is complete, at which time they will be invoiced for Panel membership less monies already paid. Application and evaluation The process of application, evaluation, interview, and referee checking for prospective Panel members is of similar rigour to that completed by the original members of the EtC Pilot Panel. Please note: There is a Self assessment document we will require you to fill in upon submission of the form below. Application process Please read this one-page guide before you start your application . Apply for Panel Membership Evaluation process Your application is evaluated, and you receive a response within five working days. Panel applicants if not already a general member will receive an invoice for general Successful applicants have an online interview scheduled with at least two members of the SCCP Evaluation Panel. We aim to conduct all interviews within 20 working days. The interview may result in the applicant’s referees being contacted. Applicants are advised of the outcome within 15 working days of the interview. Upon approval as a Panel Member, you are inducted and receive an invoice for Panel Membership (less monies paid). Unsuccessful applicants are advised as soon as possible during the evaluation process and given further advice.

Explore the SCCP Management Committee, a dedicated team leading the Society of Construction Contract Practitioners (SCCP). Meet the SCCP Management Committee The Management Committee of the Society of Construction Contract Practitioners (SCCP) was appointed by the Steering Group that oversaw the pilot phase of the EtC Panel. The Management Committee now supervises the SCCP. Committee members are Gavin Shaw (Chair), Angela Ashworth, Allan Barclay, Nick Beale, Craig Byers, Sina Cotter Tait, Sharon Durno, Cathy Forrest, Mark Mabey and Tim Palin Gavin Shaw Chair Gavin is the director of Navig8 Construction Advisory, a practice focused on helping clients and projects set a course for success. Gavin is an experienced major project leader and Engineer to Contract, was a member of the EtC Pilot Panel Steering Group and represented ACE New Zealand and Engineering New Zealand on the review committee for NZS3910. He spent over 20 years at Beca as Business Director (Construction Sector Advisory) and General Manager (Project Strategy and Delivery). Sina Cotter Tait Deputy Chair Sina is the director of Collective Success and has over 20 years' experience as a professional civil engineer. She serves in a governance capacity for a range of infrastructure-related agencies, including the boards of CEAS, the Engineering New Zealand Foundation, Te Waihanga (the Infrastructure Commission), Whitestone Contracting Ltd, and KiwiRail Holdings. In 2021 she was awarded the Engineering New Zealand Fulton-Downer Gold Medal for her contribution to the profession, and in 2022 she was elected a Fellow of Engineering New Zealand. Tim Palin Treasurer Tim is Managing Partner at Frequency NZ Ltd. He is an experienced EtC with both vertical and horizontal infrastructure experience in the United Kingdom and in New Zealand. Tim’s additional experience includes dispute resolution, forensic schedule and delay analysis, and acting as single joint expert for disputes arising under NEC. He was a member of the EtC Panel during its pilot phase. Sharon Durno Promotions and Communications Committee Chair Sharon is the Manager of Central Project Strategy and Delivery at Beca. She has a civil engineering background and has spent most of her career in horizontal construction, mainly infrastructure. Sharon’s consultancy career spans over 18 years as an experienced Project Manager and Engineer to Contract, and recently presenting and facilitating at internal conferences and forums. Playing to her people leadership strengths, she currently leads a 44-strong team of Project Management professionals, accountable for all aspects of business performance. Craig Byers Technical Committee Chair Craig is South Island Director for the Savills NZ project management business. He is a member of Engineering New Zealand, a member of the New Zealand Society of Construction Law, and a member of Property Council New Zealand. Craig has over 20 years of project delivery experience across infrastructure and commercial construction and regularly provides EtC and IC services. He was a member of the EtC Panel during its pilot phase. Mark Mabey Membership Committee Chair Mark is a senior associate at Kwanto. He is a chartered quantity surveyor and has performed various project management and contract administration roles in both New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Mark is also a Prince 2 practitioner and uses some of those skills when managing projects. He also provides independent expert advice when it comes to contract disputes over entitlement to costs, time or both. He was a member of the EtC Panel during its pilot phase. Angela Ashworth Committee Member Angela is Head of Commercial Services at Auckland Airport. She has over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, both in New Zealand and aboard, and is experienced in various forms of construction contracts, successfully managing contractual obligations internally and externally. She chaired the Commercial Professional Pathway Group in 2018/2019 and is a member of the Royal Institution Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and is a STEM Ambassador (UK). Allan Barclay Committee Member Allan Barclay is EGM Commercial & Risk, Transport & Infrastructure ANZ at Downer. He has more than 30 years’ experience in the construction industry, working across all sectors and varying forms of contracts in the UK, New Zealand and Australia. Allan was a member of the EtC Panel Steering group, representing, the Vertical Construction Leaders Group, and was a member of the review committee for NZS3910. Cathy Forrest Committee Member Cathy is Civil Infrastructure Leader at AECOM New Zealand Ltd. She is a Chartered Professional Civil Engineer with over 25 years’ experience covering large public infrastructure projects, smaller upgrade works, and private developments. She has worked in the South Island as project director, team leader, design manager, EtC and ER on local council and Waka Kotahi projects for over 15 years and is Level 2 EtC and Level 4 ER accredited for Waka Kotahi. Cathy was a member of the EtC Panel during its pilot phase. Nick Beale Committee Member Nick is a Founder, Executive Director and Chair of RCP, and represents Property Council New Zealand. He has worked on complex construction projects over 25 years including Auckland's Sky Tower and Scott Base in Antarctica. Nick's strengths are building teams, nurturing people and fostering relationships. Nick was a member of the EtC Panel Steering Group.

< Back Paul Rae Director Constructive Consultants Ltd Phone: +64 212508840 Email: paul@constructiveconsultants.co.nz Base Location: Wanaka Types of Construction: Commercial Construction, Residential Construction Types of Contract: NZS3910, NZS3916, MasterBuild, NZIA Low Value: $50 000 High Value: $25 000 000 Membership: NZIQS Locations available: Nationwide Currently Available: Yes Website: https://constructiveconsultants.co.nz

< Back Nick Beale Director RCP ltd Phone: +64 212770217 Email: nbeale@rcp.co.nz Base Location: Auckland Types of Construction: Commercial Construction, Industrial Construction, Institutional Construction, Residential Construction Types of Contract: NZS3910 Low Value: $100 000 000 High Value: $500 000 000 Membership: PMINZ Locations available: Nationwide Currently Available: Yes Website: https://www.rcp.co.nz

< Back Paul Garlick Senior Project Manager Dexus Phone: +64 21590069 Email: pgarlick99@gmail.com Base Location: Auckland Types of Construction: Commercial Construction Types of Contract: NZS3910, NZS3916, PPP Low Value: $500 000 High Value: $250 000 000 Membership: NZIQS, Society of Construction Law, NZIOB, Locations available: Nationwide Currently Available: No Website: https://www.dexus.com

< Back Aryl Joye Senior Associate Octa Project Management Phone: +64 272299492 Email: aryljoye@gmail.com Base Location: Wellington Types of Construction: Commercial Construction, Industrial Construction, Infrastructure Construction, Residential Construction, Institutional Construction, Energy and Utilities Construction Types of Contract: NZS3910, NZS3916 Low Value: $50 000 High Value: $500 000 000 Membership: Engineering New Zealand Locations available: Nationwide Currently Available: Yes Website: https://octa.co.nz/

< Back Simon Barnes Technical Director Barnes Beagley Doherr Ltd Phone: +64 21456631 Email: simonb@bbdnz.co.nz Base Location: Wellington Types of Construction: Commercial Construction, Industrial Construction, Infrastructure Construction, Residential Construction Types of Contract: NZS3910, NZS3916, MasterBuild, SCC1 Low Value: $500 000 High Value: $250 000 000 Membership: NZIQS, NZIOB Locations available: Nationwide Currently Available: Yes Website: https://www.bbdnz.co.nz

< Back Andy Gray Managing Director Penrose Consultants Ltd Phone: +64 274785890 Email: andy@penroseconsultants.co.nz Base Location: Auckland Types of Construction: Commercial Construction, Industrial Construction, Institutional Construction, Residential Construction Types of Contract: NZS3910, MasterBuild, PPP Low Value: $1 000 000 High Value: $100 000 000 Membership: NZIQS, Society of Construction Law Locations available: Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Hawke's Bay Currently Available: Yes Website:

< Back Tom Williams Executive Associate Frequency Phone: +64 272727253 Email: tomw@frequency.nz Base Location: Auckland Types of Construction: Commercial Construction, Industrial Construction, Infrastructure Construction, Energy and Utilities Construction, Residential Construction Types of Contract: NZS3910, NZS3916, NEC, MasterBuild Low Value: $50 000 High Value: $25 000 000 Membership: Engineering New Zealand. ACE New Zealand Locations available: South Island Currently Available: Yes Website: https://frequency.nz/

< Back David Chung Principal Procurement & Contracts Egis NZ Limited Phone: +64 274973594 Email: david.chung@egis-group.com Base Location: Nelson Types of Construction: Commercial Construction, Industrial Construction, Infrastructure Construction, Energy and Utilities Construction, Institutional Construction Types of Contract: NZS3910, NZS3916, FIDIC Low Value: $75 000 High Value: $10 000 000 Membership: Engineering New Zealand, Society of Construction Law, ACE New Zealand Locations available: Nationwide Currently Available: Yes Website: https://egis-group.com

< Back Peter Everett Senior Engineer Stellar Projects Phone: +64 273446332 Email: peter.e@stellarprojects.co.nz Base Location: Auckland Types of Construction: Infrastructure Construction Types of Contract: NZS3910, NZS3916 Low Value: $50 000 High Value: $30 000 000 Membership: Engineering New Zealand, NZ Institute of Directors Locations available: Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty Currently Available: Yes Website: https://www.stellarprojects.co.nz

< Back Tom Hartnett New Zealand Project Management Lead Tetra Tech Coffey Phone: +64 21521361 Email: tom.hartnett@tetratech.com Base Location: Auckland Types of Construction: Institutional Construction Types of Contract: NZS3910, NZS3916 Low Value: $500 000 High Value: $100 000 000 Membership: Locations available: Nationwide Currently Available: Yes Website: https://tetratech.com