Independent built environment consultant, Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB), has announced the appointment of Matt Buntine as head of London and Europe project and programme management.

Buntine brings senior leadership experience across consulting, sustainability and corporate strategy, working across Europe, Asia and Australia.

Formerly managing director at Lendlease Consulting (now Bovis), he has managed complex businesses working across a range of sectors including alternative energy, rail, aviation, heritage, commercial, education and development. He also led the sustainability function for Europe spearheading its Mission Zero strategy. 

More recently, Buntine played a key role in a successful open market sale and transformation programme, while maintaining continuity for major clients including Transport for London, Network Rail, the Houses of Parliament, Chelsea Football Club, Lendlease and various leading London museums. He also served a three year tenure as a non-executive director with SECBE. He has had of six years of corporate board experience and is chartered with the Institute of Engineers Australia. 

 “RLB is widely recognised for its strong project and programme management offering, and I am excited to join the team, bringing my own experience and insight,” he said. “Having worked with both public sector and private sector clients, across multi-sector projects and programmes, I believe my expertise complements the existing team and will further enhance its capabilities.” 

Guy Robinson, RLB strategic growth director and UK and Europe executive board director, added: “Project and Programme Management has always been a core service provision at RLB, and we continue to see strong growth both across the market and in our position within it with recent wins on some of the most sought after projects. Matt’s appointment strengthens an already highly capable team, supporting our offering to clients while reinforcing our strategic presence across London and Europe.”