Interview with Geoff Britto

We know your background is Civil Engineering and you have just finished working on a number of rail projects. What was the most interesting part about working on site?

I have just come from working on the North-East Link with WeBuild and prior to that I was working on the Level Crossing Removal Projects with John Holland. Being part of and watching a project mobilise and transform into its final product is definitely a rewarding part of construction. It’s extremely valuable to understand how things are built because there are so many contributing factors.

Why did you join E3 Advisory? Were you already in the industry previously, or looking for a new career direction?

After some long hours in construction, I was looking for a career that was less demanding, but I still wanted to stay connected with the infrastructure world. Infrastructure advisory provides me with the opportunity to gain more experience and provides me with the work-life balance that I was looking for.

What are you excited to work on at E3 that you may not have had a chance to yet?

I’m interested in getting involved in strategy and policy services that E3 provides. I’ve worked around and alongside it, but I’d like to be involved in responding to problems through infrastructure planning and investment. I would also like to get involved in the transaction/procurement space, as I have completed this from a contractor’s perspective, but would like to see it from the other side of the fence.?

What skills do you bring to E3?

Coming from a construction background, a lot of my experience has been based around cost, estimating and procurement. I’ve been involved in setting up major contracts for large scopes of works and then managing these contracts through to close-out. I’ve also got a lot of experience around planning, as this is a vital part of construction.

How do you think what we do at E3 Advisory contributes to society?

E3 Advisory can contribute to a project throughout its lifecycle, and we help solve problems at every stage. I think the most exciting thing is that we are assisting in shaping Australia’s future, as most of these projects will service our cities for many years to come.

How do you balance your work life with your “real” life – do you have a good balance and how important is it to you?

Typically, I exercise in the morning before work and like to cook a nice meal in the evening. These are two important things I’ve been able to accomplish while working at E3 Advisory. Occasionally, there are times where you need to put in a few extra hours, but if this becomes a regular occurrence, it’s important to set up some boundaries so you can have some “you” time.?

Do you prefer working in the office or working from home? What are your top tips for working remotely?

I think a hybrid solution works best for me. It’s important for me to come into the office to connect with my colleagues, collaborate more efficiently and provide a change of environment from home. However, working from home does come with its benefits of not having to commute to work. Working remotely can be isolating at times, so it’s important to stay connected with the business and maintain a dialogue with your colleagues.

What does success mean to you?

Success to me is working in an industry that I am passionate about and motivates me but also gives me the opportunity to do the things I enjoy outside of work.??

What is your hobby outside of work? What gets you jumping out of bed on the weekend?

Outside of work, I enjoy swimming competitively. However, I dislocated my shoulder earlier this year, so I’ve been in recovery since. Having said that, even with a dislocated shoulder, there’s still nothing better than starting your weekend with a swim down at the beach and balancing that out with a few drinks with my friends in the evening.

If you could have dinner with one person, living or dead, who would they be and why?

I think it would be Alan Turing; he lived during the first half of the twentieth century, which is a period which I am fascinated about. He was incredibly intelligent and played a crucial role in cracking the enigma code, which led to the end of World War II. He also lived during a time where he had to suppress his homosexuality, which unfortunately lead to his death.