Ensuring critical projects meet international standards of engineering and safety.
For investors and developers, project success depends not only on capital structuring but also on the technical feasibility, design integrity, construction execution, and operational performance of the underlying assets. Engineering decisions directly influence capital expenditure, timelines, operational efficiency, and long-term asset value. Without robust technical assessment and oversight, projects face risks such as cost overruns, delays, design failures, or performance shortfalls.
In partnership with GTL International, we provide consulting-quality independent engineering advice, together with project implementation and contract oversight. This combines with our financial and legal teams to offer first-class feasibility reports with a comprehensive view of technical feasibility, execution risk and implementation. Our cross-disciplinary approach also makes us an ideal partner for EPC and construction contract negotiation.
Our support covers the full project lifecycle, including contractor oversight, budget and financial controls and independent certification. Even in a worst-case scenario we are there to support insurance claims and provide expert evidence.
Jafurah Field Development (Phase 2): Multi-disciplinary engineering advisory for gas field expansion, including FEED coordination, value engineering, and construction strategy development.
First Commercial Production facility, including FEED design and engineering for an 800km high-pressure gas pipeline system and associated refinery infrastructure.
Petroleum refining complex, including technical due diligence, foundation engineering for major process units, and civil infrastructure planning.
Eliot & Luther and GTL International provide comprehensive services protecting investor capital and enabling informed decision-making throughout the investment and development lifecycle. Our integrated services support opportunity identification, financial structuring, preinvestment technical assessment, construction phase oversight, operational performance validation, and dispute resolution.
ADVISORY & STRATEGIC CONSULTING
Mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures
Financial restructuring and distressed situations
Corporate finance and private equity
Investment structuring and partnership design
Financial modelling and analytical reports
Enhanced due diligence
Cross-border transaction expertise
STRATEGIC PLANNING & ADVISORY
Business case development and investment analysis
Bankable feasibility studies for finance
Independent technical opinions for lenders
Insurance technical risk assessment
Strategic planning and portfolio optimisation
Market and commercial due diligence
Regulatory compliance and permitting
HAZOP, HAZID and safety studies
Structural, geotechnical and civil engineering
PROJECT DELIVERY & MANAGEMENT
Project management consultancy and PMO services
Engineering, Procurement & Construction delivery
Project controls and performance management
Risk identification, analysis, and mitigation
Quality assurance and control programmes
COMMERCIAL & CONTRACTUAL
Cost estimating and cost management
Quantity surveying and valuation services
Contract strategy and procurement planning
Claims preparation, assessment, and resolution
Contractual risk analysis and management
Forensic cost and delay analysis
TECHNICAL & ENGINEERING
Technical due diligence for acquisitions and investments
Independent Engineer and Lender's Technical Advisor services
Owner's Engineer and project oversight for developers
Insurance claim technical assessment and verification
Expert witness and dispute resolution support
ENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAINABILITY
Environmental impact assessments
Permitting and regulatory compliance
Carbon accounting and emissions management
Sustainability strategy and ESG advisory
Gavin is an RICS-trained Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers with over 35 years' experience of construction, oil and gas and engineering projects across six continents. Gavin is a regular expert witness and adviser to lenders and insurance companies on construction projects. Gavin is a Founder & CEO of GTL International, a global, multi-disciplinary engineering and technical advisory consultancy. GTL has supported project financings totalling more than USD 15 billion and conducted technical due diligence for acquisitions exceeding USD 10 billion. GTL holds an Integrated Management System certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 10006:2017.