Andrew Garlick
+61 (0)412 453 647
andrew.garlick@tetebala.com.au

CV

Andrew Garlick

As Founder and Principal of Tetebala, Andrew Garlick brings over 40 years of experience delivering site, commercial, and contractual management across major building and infrastructure projects in Australia and overseas. He is well-versed in contemporary commercial frameworks, governance policies, and industry practices, and applies this expertise to commercial engineering, claims assessment, dispute resolution, and the development, negotiation, approval, and execution of commercial agreements between government agencies and third parties.

Andrew is widely known and respected by government agencies, consultants, contractors, and interfacing organisations for his integrity and balanced approach. He provides candid, unbiased advice with respect and professionalism, fostering cooperative and proactive working relationships built on trust and open communication. His leadership style emphasises clarity, transparency, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on capturing lessons learned and improving performance outcomes for both himself and the teams he works with.

Andrew’s skill set spans civil and commercial engineering and management, construction law, contracts, tenders and procurement, constructability, program and critical path analysis, estimating, risk management, design and project management, finance, mentoring, and structured review and improvement cycles. His technical depth and clear communication skills are frequently leveraged in facilitating workshops on risk, constructability, HSiD, and value management. As a recognised leader in commercial engineering, Andrew remains actively engaged in industry development through regular participation in, and presentation at, conferences and workshops both domestically and internationally, ensuring his advice reflects current best practice and emerging industry trends.

Education:

  • BEng (First Class Hons)

  • Master of Engineering Management

  • Master of Construction Law

  • Diploma of Project Management

Professional registrations and qualifications:

  • MIEAust, CPEng, NER

  • APEC Engineer ITPE (AUS)

  • MAIQS, CQS

  • RPEQ

  • Design and Building Practitioner Scheme NSW

  • AACE

  • ACES

Years in the industry:
40+ years

2023 - ongoing Tetebala Principal | Director

2011 - 2022 MIEngineers Chief Engineer

2007 - 2011 MIEngineers Chief Executive Officer

2000 - 2007 MIEngineers (formerly MacDonald International) Manager Design and Project Management

1995 - 2000 MIEngineers (Formerly Robert MacDonald & Associates) Civil Manager

1992 - 1995 Shoalhaven City Council Southern District Construction Manager

1992 Costain Taylor Woodrow JV Scotland Senior Engineer

1991 Costain Taylor Woodrow JV Scotland Section Engineer

1990 Costain Taylor Woodrow JV Scotland Site Engineer

1984-1989 Shoalhaven City Council Cadet Engineer

Referees

Available upon request

Availability and duration of commitment:
Andrew will not take on anything unless he will be available as required across the duration of the contract.

Specialties and Experience