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David Baker

David Baker is a Civil Engineer with 35 years experience in the Construction industry in Australia, the United Kingdom and Hong Kong.

He has worked across a wide range of market segments including Civil, Building, Materials Handling, Oil and Rail in a diverse range of roles from Project Development, Business Development, Tendering, Planning, Design, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Operation, Maintenance, Demolition and Corporate Management Roles. He has a Bachelor Engineering (Civil) and a Masters Degree in Engineering Management.

David is currently employed as an Engineering Leader with Laing O’Rourke Australia Construction. Recent projects include Central Station Main Works – Design Integration of 15 disciplines and interface with 150 stakeholders, Technical Director / AEO Representative of the Novo Rail Alliance, and Engineering Manager of the Wynyard Station Upgrade Project. David was first involved in Safety in Design over 20 years ago as the Design Manager on the Channel Tunnel Rail Link Project C434. More recently, Safety in Design has been a key driver in the integration of design working in the rail sector on Transport for NSW and Sydney Metro projects in an Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO) environment for projects with a combined value of $1.3BN

Enterprise Bargaining Agreements

No Stranger to Alium works our very own Erin Muscat is well on her way to Success!

Erin joined the Safety Rail industry in 2019 as a part of the Alium Works Cadetship Program, now supporting her host employer John Holland. As a full-time safety cadet working very closely with the Novo Rail Alliance team based in Eveleigh Sydney. 

While no one day is the same, Erin’s primary is to support the Novo Rail Alliance team with ensuring safe and timely delivery of their projects. Working in a team of 6 Erin is thriving in her new environment.

Most recently and as part of her role, Erin has familiarised herself with Novo Rail’s and other stakeholders Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBA’s). Enabling her to interpret, manage and resolve any relevant enquiries regarding safety information from the EBA’s.

Moving forward Erin hopes to, successfully complete her first year as a Safety Cadet and move on to an advisory role. She also wants to undertake more studies in the future to assist with her career development.

 

Join us for the Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBA) masterclass on 18 February where Erin will be sharing her gained knowledge.