Andrew Spearpoint
About Andrew Spearpoint
Andrew Spearpoint is a Senior Construction Project Manager at Hatch in South Africa, with over 25 years of experience in Project Construction Management across various sectors, including Infrastructure and Mining.
Work at Hatch
Andrew Spearpoint has been serving as a Senior Construction Project Manager at Hatch since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing construction projects in South Africa. His duties include ensuring that projects adhere to schedules, governance, specifications, and quality standards until final handover. He conducts routine site visits to monitor compliance and provides site support while liaising with clients at a senior management level.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Spearpoint has a diverse educational background in construction and engineering. He studied at the Cement and Concrete Institute, where he achieved expertise in Concrete Technology. He also completed an Associate of Science in Construction Management at a college in Atlanta, Georgia. Additionally, he is pursuing Mechanical Engineering studies at MITTB. His education is complemented by executive education in Project Management.
Background
Andrew Spearpoint has over 25 years of experience in Project Construction Management. His career includes significant roles at Worley, where he served as Head of Construction Management from 2014 to 2017 and as Director of Construction from 2017 to 2021. His experience spans various sectors, including civil, structural, piping, mechanical, maintenance, and commissioning, with a focus on infrastructure and mining projects.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Andrew Spearpoint has been responsible for the completion of numerous projects in the mining sector, including diamond, platinum, copper, and gold plants. He led the construction entity on the Zimbabwe Zimplats Smelter Expansion, SO2 Abatement & Base Metal Refinery Project. His expertise includes managing projects through all phases, from setting up construction execution plans to commissioning management and operational support.