Geoff leads Maltbys’ Hamilton office and brings over 20 years of experience across New Zealand and Australia in both consulting and project delivery roles. He has specialist expertise in cost planning, feasibility studies, procurement strategy, value engineering, and contract administration.
Geoff is frequently appointed as Engineer to the Contract and has served as an expert witness on construction disputes, insurance reinstatements, and heritage conservation projects.
He has led cost management on complex education and justice sector projects, including the $90m Tauranga Moana Courthouse and multiple school redevelopments for the Ministry of Education. His procurement experience spans Design and Build, Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), and negotiated contracts, such as his role on the AUD $495m Northern Territory Secure Facilities PPP.
Geoff’s commercial insight and calm, pragmatic leadership make him a trusted advisor on technically challenging or high-risk projects.
Outside of work, Geoff is a keen golfer trying to reduce his handicap, along with taking care of his young family.
Affiliations/Qualifications
BBSc – Bachelor of Building Science
Member of the NZ Institute of Quantity Surveyors (MNZIQS)
NZIQS – Registered Quantity Surveyor (Reg.QS)
Member of the NZ Society of Construction Law
Specialist Expertise
Feasibility studies
Cost estimating
Value engineering
Engineer to the Contract
Due diligence reports
Expert Witness