The Nichols Group
Erik Barnard is a seasoned professional in construction project management and cost consultancy, currently serving as a Cost & Commercial Expert at The Nichols Group since March 2022, where responsibilities include overseeing expert-led construction claims related to the High Speed Rail 2 Program. Previously, Erik held positions at Afroteq Advisory Pty Ltd as a Senior Project Consultant and Strategic Projects Business Unit Lead, managing high-value construction projects exceeding £100m and addressing Covid-19 related impacts. Earlier career roles included Construction Project Manager at LEMCO Group of Companies and Vital Steel Projects, where Erik managed substantial contracts. Erik holds an LLM in Construction Law, Arbitration & Adjudication from Robert Gordon University and a National Diploma in Marketing from Cape Peninsula University of Technology.
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The Nichols Group
Nichols is a unique company of strategic change specialists. For over four decades we have advised on large, iconic infrastructure programmes, complex projects & major business change initiatives, operating in a wide range of industries, especially energy, transport, natural resources, government, infrastructure technology and financial services. As an independent, leading consultancy, we have the imagination and capability to fulfil all complex programme and project management needs. Nichols is proud to bring vision to reality working on some of the world’s biggest challenges and delivering positive change. In all of our work, we make a real difference, add significant value, bring confidence to our clients and ensure success. We are always looking for fresh talent. We want people with positive energy and inspiring ideas, who strive for excellence in all they do. People who embody our values, have strong relationship skills and a passion for creativity and making a difference.