Simon Leeper

Simon Leeper has extensive work experience in the construction and engineering industry. Simon has held various senior positions in multiple companies throughout their career.

From 2023 to present, Simon Leeper has been working as the Commercial Director for Battery of the Nation (BotN) at Hydro Tasmania. Simon is also the Project Director for the FID stage of the Cethana pumped hydro project.

Prior to joining Hydro Tasmania, from 2022 to 2023, Simon was working in the Construction Industry, where they held the role of Project Director, Proposal Director, and Project Management for Infrastructure Projects. During this time, they also provided expert input into the development and delivery of Skillsy's 'Intro to Infrastructure' industry training course.

From 2019 to 2022, Simon was the General Manager for STRABAG Australia, responsible for new business development, strategy, bid leadership, and project delivery. Simon aimed to grow the company in Australia by leveraging STRABAG's global capabilities in design engineering and construction.

Before that, from 2013 to 2019, Simon Leeper worked for Samsung C&T Corporation's Engineering & Construction Group. Simon served as the Managing Director and Vice President of the company's operations in Australia, overseeing all aspects of the business, including relationship management, project acquisition, and profitable growth. Simon also held other senior roles within the company, such as General Manager - Australia and New Zealand and General Manager Business Development.

Simon's earlier work experience includes roles at GHD as a Business Group Manager and Project Director - Resource Projects from 2009 to 2012, and at Jacobs Engineering as a Project Director and Head of Engineering Services in Australia from 2004 to 2009.

Overall, Simon Leeper's work experience spans over three decades and includes various leadership positions in the construction and engineering industry, with a focus on project management, business development, and strategic growth.

Simon Leeper completed their Bachelor of Engineering Honours (BEng Hons) in Civil Engineering at Nottingham Trent University. Their education at this institution does not have specific start and end years mentioned. Simon later pursued a Master of Project Management with a focus on contracting methodologies at QUT (Queensland University of Technology) from 1999 to 2002. In terms of additional certifications, Simon obtained their FIEAust certification from Engineers Australia in October 2017. However, information regarding the obtained month and year for the MICE (Institution of Civil Engineers), National Engineering Register (Engineers Australia), and RPEQ (The Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland) certifications is not provided.