Every infrastructure project requires the work of a surveyor, and when developing economies and public opportunity this role is akin to that of a ‘silent hero’.

In this episode of the RICS Podcast, host Kieran Halliwell is joined by Dorothy Natukunda MRICS, Principal Government Valuer at Uganda’s Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development.

This special member profile tracks her route into the industry, landmark work on the Standard Gauge Railway project, and how she’s balancing technical demands with empathetic stakeholder engagement to bring the project to life.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• Dorothy’s journey into surveying and her influential role in Uganda’s Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development
• The complexities and human impact of land acquisition for major infrastructure projects, such as the Standard Gauge Railway
• The importance of proactive stakeholder engagement and transparent communication in public sector valuation work
• The influence of international standards like RICS on local practice and professional development in Uganda
• The evolving opportunities for women and young professionals in the surveying and valuation profession

Dorothy Natukunda MRICS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/natukunda-dorothy-mrics/

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:

https://www.rics.org/uk/

RICS Podcast Page

https://www.rics.org/podcast/

Kieran Halliwell

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/

New Zealand’s ‘Central Interceptor Tunnel’ project represents a huge step towards upgrading the territory’s infrastructure for decades to come.

Central to its success is this week’s guest on The RICS Podcast, Dr Inoka Withana Gamage MRICS, Principal Contracts and Commercial Manager at Jacobs New Zealand.

In this member profile, Inoka talks us through the delivery of such a major project, the importance of collaboration, and how commercial and contract management plays its role in one of New Zealand’s largest landmark projects.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• The engineering and delivery complexities behind New Zealand’s largest wastewater infrastructure project, the Central Interceptor Tunnel
• The importance of collaborative working and stakeholder engagement in delivering major infrastructure
• Leadership lessons and the value of practical, adaptable management plans in large-scale projects
• The role of commercial and contract management in mitigating risk and ensuring project success
• Professional growth, continuous learning, and advice for early-career professionals in the built environment sector

Dr Inoka Withana Gamage

https://www.linkedin.com/in/inoka-withana-gamage-722a4b2b/?originalSubdomain=nz

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:

https://www.rics.org/uk/

RICS Podcast Page

https://www.rics.org/podcast/

Kieran Halliwell

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/

The Jewry Wall Museum plays a core role in Leicester’s history, and RICS member Emily Thorpe Jones MRICS has been the Project Manager on the it’s revamp since 2022.

In this first member profile episode of The RICS Podcast, Emily speaks with Podcast Lead Kieran Dhunna Halliwell to share the complexities behind managing a major heritage conservation project, and the collaborative efforts required to balance historical preservation with modern visitor experiences.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• The transformation and revitalization of the Jewry Wall Museum as a significant Roman heritage site in Leicester
• Complexities and rewards of managing large-scale heritage conservation projects, including overcoming contractor insolvencies and logistical challenges
• Collaboration among project managers, conservation officers, archaeologists, artists, and specialist contractors in delivering successful outcomes
• The evolving role of technology in the surveying profession and its impact on heritage projects
• The crucial role of community engagement and public advocacy in preserving and valuing historic buildings for future generations

Modus LiDAR Article

https://ww3.rics.org/uk/en/modus/technology-and-data/harnessing-data/lidar-preserving-historic-monuments.html

Emily Thorpe Jones MRICS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-thorpe-jones-a62a68154/

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:

https://www.rics.org/uk/

RICS Podcast Page

https://www.rics.org/podcast/

Kieran Halliwell

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/