Alison Gartrell

Partner, Engineering, Assets & Project Delivery

KPMG Australia

Alison Gartrell is a partner in the Engineering, Assets & Project Delivery team within KPMG’s Infrastructure, Assets & Places division.

Alison has a passion for social infrastructure projects and enhancing the communities we live in. She is a civil engineer and executive professional with over 20 years of experience spanning construction, consulting engineering and advisory roles. 

With extensive experience managing and delivering complex high-value/high-risk projects in the health and education sectors, Alison has led the development of feasibility studies and masterplans for hospital and tertiary education precincts. 

Alison generates high-performing team environments and initiates the development and implementation of robust yet practical project controls and delivery methodology for major projects and programs ensuring transparency and strong governance to manage cost, program, contract and risk.

In 2023, Alison joined KPMG as a partner. Prior to KPMG, Alison held the role of Victorian Social Infrastructure sector lead for a major engineering firm.

  • Cities
  • Cost control
  • Education
  • Engineering and Construction
  • Healthcare
  • Infrastructure
  • Infrastructure Advisory
  • Infrastructure management
  • Project risk management
  • Risk Management

  • Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Structural Major)

  • Certified Practicing Portfolio Executive (CPPE), Australian Institute of Project Management

  • Chartered Accountants Australia member

  • Property Council of Australia Social Infrastructure Committee member