Ms Virginia Anderson is Surbana Jurong’s Regional Head, Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). Leading a diverse, talented team of over 2,600 specialists delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle. Her focus is on client experience, technical excellence and employee engagement to drive growth across the region.

Virginia has over 25 years’ experience in infrastructure advisory; predominantly in the investment, planning and development of major infrastructure projects for both public and private sector clients. Enjoying a diverse career, Virginia has played a key role in shaping major projects across the transport, urban development, education, social infrastructure and health sectors. Commencing her professional life as a Transport Planner, Virginia is most engaged by supporting the functional, economic and social productivity of cities.

Prior to joining SMEC in 2022, where she has held several leadership roles, Virginia worked in engineering professional services, State Government in Victoria and founded her own infrastructure advisory firm.

A strong advocate for equality, diversity, and inclusion, Virginia has championed the value of curiosity, diversity of thought and lived experience and has worked to break down barriers for women and girls in gender-segregated industries, throughout her career. She is committed to fostering environments where people feel valued, empowered, and able to contribute their best to solving complex challenges and creating positive impact for our clients and communities.

Virginia is a Fellow of Engineers Australia and holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Hons) from RMIT University. She has also completed graduate studies in Psychology at the University of Melbourne.