Lachlan James
About Lachlan James
Lachlan James is an Insurance Underwriter at QBE Insurance in Sydney, Australia, with a background in construction management and project oversight. He has transitioned from a 13-year career in commercial construction and aid project management to insurance underwriting, applying his extensive project management skills.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Lachlan James has been employed as an Insurance Underwriter at QBE Insurance since 2022. He has worked in this role for two years, based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. His transition to insurance underwriting follows a substantial career in commercial construction and project management.
Education and Expertise
Lachlan James holds a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management from Western Sydney University, which he obtained from 2006 to 2010. He also completed a Certificate IV in Building/Construction Site Management at TAFE NSW from 2003 to 2005. His educational background supports his extensive experience in construction and project management.
Background in Construction Management
Prior to his role at QBE Insurance, Lachlan James worked in various capacities within the construction sector. He served as a Senior Project Engineer at Hutchinson Builders from 2009 to 2016, where he managed construction contracts valued at over 220 million AUD and coordinated a workforce of up to 600 workers. He also worked as a Site Engineer at Wideform Holdings from 2006 to 2009.
International Experience and Projects
Lachlan James has significant international experience, having worked as a Construction Management Specialist with Australian Aid in Manila from 2016 to 2018. In this role, he managed a construction project with a budget of 14 million AUD. He also designed and implemented capacity development programs in the Philippines, leading a multi-cultural team and focusing on cooperative housing for vulnerable communities.
Career Transition to Insurance Underwriting
Lachlan James transitioned from a 13-year career in commercial construction and aid-work project management to the field of insurance underwriting. He leverages his project management skills and extensive experience in construction to inform his current role at QBE Insurance.