Darren joined Hoskin Civil in 2023, bringing with him a strong background in local government and infrastructure project delivery. With over ten years of industry experience, he focusses on leveraging his knowledge and skills to deliver successful outcomes for both clients and the wider community.
Since joining the team, Darren has successfully delivered a range of projects across the three districts, including walking tracks, public toilet upgrades, sports facility enhancements, and the restoration of heritage buildings. His expertise in lifecycle and asset management is particularly valuable to clients—most notably demonstrated in the development of an asset and operational strategy for the Twin Coast Cycleway. This work incorporated advanced lifecycle practices and technology-driven solutions, such as implementing electronic maintenance scheduling and work recording systems through the ArcGIS suite.
Darren’s skill set encompasses project management, quality assurance, risk and procurement management, stakeholder engagement, and asset lifecycle planning. Darren consistently approaches both project teams and community interactions with a steady, composed demeanor—his calm personality fosters a collaborative atmosphere where all stakeholders feel heard and respected, enabling the entire group to align seamlessly and progress together toward shared objectives.
A recent example of his impact is the Baylys Beach public toilet and boardwalk project. During this project, the scope changed several times, and throughout Darren kept the project moving and stakeholders aware. Darren believes in building meaningful relationships and is committed to working collaboratively with all stakeholders to deliver projects that enhance the quality of life across Northland.