Our People

Simon Fraser is the joint Managing Director of Higgs Construction. Simon with the assistance of Dave and Paul, leads the corporate decisions and manages the overall operations of Higgs Construction.

Simon also works alongside Lain Smith, Paul Harris and the Quantity Surveying Team, involved in the procurement and administration of our construction projects. Simon is a Senior Quantity Surveyor with over 38 years experience in the construction industry and an Associate of the NZ Institute of Quantity Surveyors.

Experience: 39 years industry experience, Director/Owner – Higgs Construction Limited 31 years.

Dave Freeman is the Construction Manager and joint Managing Director of Higgs Construction. Dave leads all aspects of our construction.

Dave works closely with all our Project Managers to ensure project delivery of our commercial construction projects, health & safety and ensures all sites are resourced as required.

Dave’s experience is an essential part of the business, leading our construction teams delivery.

Experience: 43 years industry experience, Director/Owner – Higgs Construction Limited 31 years.

Paul Harris is a Company Director of Higgs Construction. Paul is responsible for the financial management and procurement of new projects. Paul leads Higgs Constructions Design and Build Solutions, providing clients early concepts and cost planning advice.

Paul also assists Lain Smith with leading the Quantity Surveying Team and New Business . Working alongside, Dave and Simon, ensuring our daily business commitments are met.

Experience: MNZIOB, 29 years industry experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, 13 years with Higgs Construction – a Director / Owner of Higgs Construction.

Daniel Freeman is the Contracts Manager. Dan works closely with our Project Managers and Site Managers to ensure project delivery, resourcing, construction programming are on track and the implementing of new construction methods.

Dan assists the procurement team with developing project methodologies, construction programmes and build solutions.

Dan’s 16 years knowledge of construction provides our team with effective construction management skills

Lisa brings 19 years of construction experience to our team in her role as Compliance and Safety Coordinator, Lisa is also actively involved in the Sustainability and Environmental Management of the business.

Lisa is an Associate Member of the New Zealand Institute of Building, has a Diploma in Project Management, a NZ Certificate in Environmental Management and a ‘Supervisor’ Site Safe Member.

Lisa is currently completing a Diploma of Workplace Health & Safety Management through SIT.

John is the Office / Accounts Manager. He is responsible for the day to day running of the office and accounts role. He has been involved in the construction industry for 6 years.