Dr Andy Garlick MA PhD FIRM
With a background in mathematics, Andy has worked in risk for over 30 years. Starting from the complex reliability and physics modelling needed in nuclear reactor risk assessment, Andy has made risk more accessible and business-relevant through his innovative approach and his leadership of several risk-based consulting practices. He is the author of Estimating Risk: A Management Approach, the comprehensive guide to quantitative risk analysis, and has advised several organisations bidding for PFI/PPP deals on this, as well as mitigation strategies and risk management and pricing.
Andy was recently Risk Manager for the CVB JV on the East section of the massive Thames Tideway Tunnel project. He has provided risk advice on multi-billion pound bids and procurements, identifying and pricing risk, including rail franchising, line upgrades, smart motorways and the London Underground PPPs. He also worked on the rolling stock renewal programme for Merseyrail as well as several other PFIs in highways, FM and property. His client list is extensive and includes major rail companies MTR, Metronet, Bombardier and Hitachi as well engineering and advisory firms Amec, Atkins, Balfour Beatty, Costain, PB, Vinci and WSP.