Angus Davis

Technical Leader

Joined CPM in 2011-2018 and again September 2022

Angus Davis

Angus is a Technical Leader focused on providing advisory, technical and program delivery for infrastructure projects and strategic business operations in Tasmania. He is a civil and structural engineer with experience in the delivery of built infrastructure across Mongolia, Antarctica, New Zealand and Australia. 

With experience in managing and operating programs in cold climate fields, Angus loves collaborating to deliver innovative outcomes in some of the most challenging and remote environments. 

Angus first worked for CPM from 2011 – 2018. True to his adventurous spirit, his first role was as Project Engineer for the South Gobi Sands Project for Ausenco. (The project operated across temperature extremes of minus 30 to plus 30 degrees Celsius in the remote Gobi Desert). He then worked across a number of Queensland-based projects before adventure called again and he joined the Australian Antarctic Division.  

Over the next four years Angus spent two summers in Antarctica delivering infrastructure projects at Davis Station. Working in Antarctic summer temperatures of -20 to 5 degrees Celsius, he led the design development of station infrastructure for the Davis Aerodrome project and started the Davis Station master planning for the next generation of Antarctic stations.  

Rejoining the CPM team in 2022, Angus is based in Hobart.

What drew you to your career?

I grew up around family members who were in the construction and mining industry and was always amazed by the large yellow machines that would drive by. 

At school I was naturally drawn to STEM subjects and also enjoyed the challenge of building or creating something. 

Engineering was a natural choice for me and the opportunity to be able to work around the world and in interesting locations was exciting. 

I love working on projects that are different, don’t fit into a box and often require a different approach. I especially enjoy the adventure from projects that are in unusual places or with unusual challenges.  

What is your favourite thing about the work you do?

My favourite thing is the challenge of solving problems creatively and looking for better or more efficient ways to deliver a project, so that it gives a better outcome for the client. 

What does “unlocking hidden value” mean to you? 

To me, “unlocking hidden value” means solving problems and making a difference for the client and the project. It’s the ability to assess a whole project and identify ways to improve the outcomes, even when those options aren’t immediately obvious. 

What is your proudest achievement, greatest learning? 

My proudest achievement is the two summers I spent in Antarctica at Davis Station. In extreme temperatures, we had a real impact on the project and the next generation of Antarctic stations. And the greatest learning to come out of that experience was the importance of thorough planning.  

On a project like the Davis Station, you only have one cargo delivery a year, and one opportunity to get the equipment and resources you need – you can’t just run down to the local hardware. So the planning had to be meticulous and consider every eventuality, which is a skill that can be applied to any project to achieve the best results in the most efficient way possible. 

What are your passions, hobbies and interests outside of work? 

I love hiking and mountain biking and have recently developed an interest in sailing when the weather is warm and sunny.