Role
Eamonn Colbert is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment, Construction Management Department. Academic Management and Course Leader for the Undergraduate Construction Management subject group.
His role ensures that module delivery is effective and that learning outcomes are being achieved. He also works on creating links with industry and enabling the development of Learning and Teaching across the subject group within the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment.
Career overview
State Survey Manager – Australia
Large National Engineering Surveying company specialising in large scale Infrastructure, Mining and Industrial Construction and Developments. Role incorporated the management of survey teams across the country on various sites including Gorgon Barrow Island LNG Project (WA), APLNG project (QLD), Sydney Light Rail (NSW), AirportLink Road and Tunnel Brisbane (QLD), CityLink Road Upgrade Melbourne (VIC). Also involved in tenders, procurement, group operations and site based engineering set out.
Project Manager – Ireland
Domestic retrofit company specialising in the sustainable and renewable energy sector, new build domestic dwellings and bespoke extensions. Included management of site teams across the South East on multi-disciplined sites. Full construction and finishes along with energy surveys and consultancy.
Architectural Technologist - Ireland
Multi-discipline practice(s) incorporating domestic, commercial and industrial designs and developments including Mater Children's and Misericordia Hospital Dublin, University of Limerick Residential Developments, Cork School of Music, Thomond Park construction (Limerick) Dublin Airport Terminal 1 upgrade.
2016 – Present NTU: Undergraduate Construction Management Course Leader
2012 – 2016 Geo-Metric Surveying (now VERIS): Engineering Survey Manager for Western Australia, Victoria & Northern Territory
2010 – 2012 ENCON: Project Manager for retro-fit construction company specialising in the application of insulation upgrades to domestic and commercial properties
2007 – 2009 Elliot Designs: Senior Architectural Technician
2005 – 2006 MOLA Architecture: Architectural Technician
2003 – 2007 Cork Co. VEC: Music Teacher
Research areas
Communication in Construction within major Infrastructure projects in the UK.
