James Goodson

James Goodson is an experienced project director with more than 20 years’ experience leading complex social infrastructure projects across Australia and the UK. His work spans health, education and civic environments, with a particular focus on projects delivered in live operational settings where continuity of service and stakeholder coordination are critical.

Since joining RCP in 2011, James has played a key role in major developments from early advisory and planning phases through to delivery and close‑out. With a background in architecture and urban design, he brings a strong understanding of design intent alongside a practical appreciation of construction sequencing, operational interfaces and user requirements. His experience covers planning pathways, stakeholder and user group engagement, consultant procurement, commercial structuring and contract administration through to handover.

His portfolio includes major hospital and healthcare facility upgrades, as well as education, civic and government projects delivered for a range of public and private sector clients.

Notable projects include significant redevelopments at Brisbane Private Hospital, Sunnybank Private Hospital and Gold Coast Private Hospital, where he managed staged works while facilities remained fully operational. His broader experience includes working across education, community and public‑sector environments with projects for various education providers, government‑owned statutory authorities operating in the urban development, precinct management and place‑making space, private and public schools and various government departments.

James’ work has been recognised through multiple professional excellence awards from the Australian Institute of Building and the Australian Institute of Project Management.

He is currently Deputy Chair of the Property Council of Australia’s Queensland Social Infrastructure Committee, where he contributes to industry discussion on the planning, delivery and long‑term performance of social infrastructure across health, education and civic sectors.