Building resilience through collaboration

The Samoa Climate Resilient Transport Project, which involved reviewing and updating a vulnerability assessment to support infrastructure investment planning, has had a significant impact on my career. As Deputy Team Leader, I supported project delivery by managing enquiries, coordinating information requests, preparing correspondence, monitoring progress reporting, and assisting with invoicing. I also worked with the Climate Change Specialist to prepare the Vulnerability Assessment (VA) and Climate Resilience and Road Strategy (CRRS) reports, integrating technical inputs from the wider study team.

Working with the Samoan Land Transport Authority and the World Bank gave me valuable experience of navigating different cultural and organisational approaches to project delivery. It strengthened my ability to work effectively in complex stakeholder environments and reinforced the importance of being organised, adaptable, and resourceful. The project enhanced my coordination skills and demonstrated the value of delivering practical, client-focused solutions in challenging and dynamic settings.

Most of the projects I work on focus on climate adaptation, resilience, and environmental management, so there is a clear link between what my day-to-day work and creating positive outcomes for communities, clients, and the environment. I enjoy helping clients work through complex challenges and identify practical, achievable solutions that support better long-term decisions.

This also ties closely to my own purpose. I want to work on projects that make a real difference and help address challenges facing communities now and in the future. What I enjoy most is working collaboratively with clients and colleagues to develop solutions that are fit for purpose and deliver wider environmental and social benefits.

I think clients value the breadth and depth of expertise that Haskoning brings to every project.  Our multidisciplinary teams include consultants, scientists, engineers, and specialists with extensive experience across a wide range of sectors, which allows us to provide well-rounded and practical solutions to complex challenges.

Clients also benefit from our global network of experts. While they work directly with a local team that understands their context and needs, we can draw on specialist knowledge and lessons learned from projects delivered around the world. This gives clients access to leading practice and innovative thinking without losing sight of local requirements.

Most importantly, we combine technical expertise with real-world experience. We focus on delivering practical, fit-for-purpose solutions that are achievable, add value, and help clients achieve their objectives efficiently and effectively.