With over 25 years of Structural and Civil Engineering experience across the UK, Ireland, the Middle East, and Australia, Oliver is a Chartered Professional Engineer with an extensive background in consulting and forensic engineering. His portfolio spans diverse projects, including the design and documentation of high-rise residential and office buildings, commercial retail centres, industrial facilities, and public structures. Notable projects include Yarra Edge Tower 9, 385 Burke Street South Tower, Lansdowne Road Stadium, and the Downland Gridshell. Oliver’s career reflects a seamless blend of technical expertise and leadership.

Since 2011, Oliver has specialised in forensic engineering, gaining extensive experience in assessing building damage and defects, conducting root cause analysis, designing remediation works, and delivering expert witness services. From 2018 to 2025, he served as National Forensic Manager for FMG Engineering, where he led a team of around 30 engineers providing forensic engineering services to insurers, loss adjusters, and legal professionals across Australia. His leadership was instrumental in implementing robust systems and procedures to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of technical outputs, earning the business recognition as an industry leader. Oliver also organized responses to major catastrophic events such as the 2021 Wood Point Earthquake, the 2022 Victorian Floods, and the 2023 River Murray SA Floods. For these catastrophic events, his team delivered hundreds of assessments and reports within tight deadlines without compromising on quality.

Passionate about fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, Oliver excels at building high-performing teams that thrive on excellence and mutual respect. His commitment to exceeding client expectations, combined with his analytical rigour and leadership, ensures the delivery of precise and impactful results. Today, Oliver continues to merge his technical acumen with strategic oversight as part of Halliwell.