Eric de Fleuriot has over 40 years of international bridge engineering experience.  He has practiced mostly in South Africa, Taiwan, Middle East, USA and Canada.  He provides the following services

  • Technical advisor on P3 projects, with emphasis on the OMR period

  • Project Management Consultancy

  • Lenders Technical Advisor

  • Technical Review specifically at the Conceptual Phase of Bridge Designs 

  • Value Engineering

  • Development and Implementation of Asset Management Systems

  • Inspection, Maintenance and Rehabilitation

  • Forensic Engineering

  • Understanding of defects and resolving repair and strengthening procedures

  • Durability and Life Cycle Management

  • External Auditing of Projects

  • Preparation of Proposals


Having spent many years determining and resolving complex issues on bridges resulting from defects, failures and collapses, Eric has developed a keen interest in helping resolve problems and providing advice to bridge owners early on in projects on design details which impact long term durability and maintenance.

Eric is a strong proponent of servant Leadership which is a set of practices that enriches the lives of individuals, builds better organizations and creates a more just and caring world.  He embraces team work fully, understands the importance of appreciating the input of all in a team and the value that team members bring to the final solution.  He is also passionate about the development of others and where possible will serve, teach, mentor and empower colleagues to become more proficient in their fields of expertise.

His employment history is summarized as follows:

2020 - PRESENT (CANADA)

Principal of de Fleuriot Consulting Inc.

2018-PRESENT (CANADA)

Engineering Manager at Marcon Metal

2014-2019 (CANADA)

Senior Bridge Specialist at Associated Engineering

2009-2013 (UAE AND QATAR)

Director of Bridges at Aurecon

2001-2008 (CANADA)

Bridge Practice Leader Canada at Earthtech (AECOM)

1988- 2000 (SOUTH AFRICA)

Director of Structures at Stewart Scott Consulting

1978-1987 (SOUTH AFRICA)

District Engineer at SA Transportation Services