Hock Liong Liew is a Technical Director in Ground Engineering at Mott MacDonald and serves as Technical Officer for a department of around 200 ground engineering professionals. He is passionate about advancing the profession through technical excellence, innovation, collaboration and the development of future engineering leaders. With extensive experience delivering major infrastructure and development projects across the UK and internationally, Hock specialises in geotechnical engineering, numerical modelling, deep excavations, underground structures and the application of the Observational Method to achieve safer, more sustainable and better-value project outcomes. He is an active contributor to industry guidance, a regular speaker at international conferences, and a strong advocate for digital innovation and knowledge sharing. Committed to raising standards across the industry, Hock supports professional development through mentoring, technical leadership and chartership activities. As an award judge, he values excellence that combines technical achievement with innovation, leadership, collaboration and lasting positive impact on society.