Mark Pearse is a Principal Engineer with HARC and has over 25 years of experience in hydrology, water resources, dam safety, and risk assessment. He is passionate about walking alongside dam owners and industry stakeholders to understand dam risk profiles and develop practical, risk-informed solutions.
Mark has extensive expertise in flood hydrology, spillway adequacy assessments, dam breach and consequence modelling, loss of life assessment, hydraulic modelling, extreme rainfall estimation, and water resources analysis. He has played a leading role in developing and applying ALARP/SFAIRP frameworks that help dam owners demonstrate due diligence, prioritise risk reduction initiatives, and make informed investment decisions across dam portfolios.
Recognised for his ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively, Mark regularly supports clients, regulators, and stakeholders in understanding key risk drivers and decision-making processes. He has also provided expert and independent peer review services across hydrology, dam safety risk assessment, and ALARP/SFAIRP evaluations for a wide range of organisations.
