Laura Hebdon

Laura is leading RCP's presence in Hawke's Bay, strengthening relationships and supporting the growth of the business in the region. Her Scottish roots and a career across the UK, Australia and New Zealand mean she builds rapport quickly in new markets, earning trust with clients, consultants and industry partners and reading local dynamics fast.

With a background in architecture, she brings a strong foundation in design management and works closely with clients and consultant teams from early planning through to delivery. She is particularly experienced in the public sector, working with local authorities and government clients on projects that need careful navigation of governance, reporting and stakeholder processes, alongside business case and advisory work.

Laura places real emphasis on project set-up and team alignment, believing a project's success is often determined early. She is practical and direct, focused on getting the right people engaged in the outcome from the start. As a project manager she sees her role as having real influence over how a team functions, and she leads by example through clarity, honesty and transparency.

In 2026 she was named both Construction Professional of the Year and Woman of the Built Environment at the RICS New Zealand Awards.