Geoff Bewsey

Geoff Bewsey is a civil engineer with over 40 years of experience in the construction industry, working in design, contracting and consulting. He has been appointed as delay expert, regarding project planning and disruption matters, on more than 35 occasions

WWL Construction Expert Witnesses 2024

Geoff is a widely-experienced expert witness in the fields of disruption and delay. He applies sound planning principles to evaluate and report on issues of productivity and extension of time. Geoff has been cross-examined at arbitration in six hearings and has given concurrent evidence (hot-tubbing) during two of these disputes. He has also acted as expert assistant on numerous international disputes.

As a consultant, Geoff draws on his management and commercial experience to advise clients on project management, dispute avoidance and bid management. He has assisted clients in establishing record and control systems that enable responsive project monitoring and management. From oil and gas projects across the Middle East to buildings, infrastructure and power projects across Africa, Asia and Europe, Geoff is able to draw on his live project experience and planning background to advise, support and aid the resolution of client disputes.

Geoff started his career as a site engineer and progressed through site management, project management and contracts management before his appointment as a commercial director. He specialised in reinforced concrete construction and has worked on projects across the UK ranging from water works and bridges to shopping centres and car parks.

Geoff is a regular speaker at industry conferences around the world on the topics of disruption analysis and valuation, management of project records and methods of delay analysis. He frequently delivers training to a range of international clients regarding Time Risk Management and is recognised for his thorough and accessible approach to complex topics.