Arup Principal Jonathan Griffin is stepping into the role of Advisory Leader, Australasia, as the firm focuses on meeting increased demand for advisory services that embed sustainability into the built environment across infrastructure, property and transport.

Jonathan, after more than 20 years with Arup, will lead a team of around 150 professionals across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia.

Jonathan’s cross-sector experience encompasses rail, light rail, maritime, aviation, highways, water, educational and justice facilities and he continues to support major projects such as North East Link.

Arup’s Global Advisory Services Lead Andy Hodgson says the role is a “strategically critical one” as the world adopts “evidence-based decision making to tackle the challenges of the day”.

“We are seeing increasing demand for our services such as sustainable investment advisory, improving the resilience of assets and helping businesses transform their operations to respond to climate and other challenges,” Johnathan adds.

Meanwhile Arup has expanded its NSW-ACT energy business with new Energy Business Leader, Thomas Briault. In a career spanning more than 20 years with the firm, Thomas has directed major business-critical projects across the UK – including advising on the £450m London Mayor’s Energy Efficiency Fund and €300m Global Energy & Renewable Energy Fund – and most recently led Arup’s energy business in Southeast Asia. 

Thomas’ appointment recognises the strong future for renewable energy projects as governments and businesses across the region ramp up commitments to transition to clean energy. The author of several publications, Thomas is a Chartered Engineer and holds a master’s degree in environmental engineering and resource management. He is also co-chair of the Independent Power Producers Forum (IPPF) Hydrogen Committee.