Brisbane

'Phil' 

Career
Phillip brings over 35 years of industry experience, specialising in strategic leadership across Environmental, Health, Safety & Quality and Information Technology. He has delivered major improvements in safety, innovation, and operational excellence through the adoption of technology and the streamlining of administrative processes. Currently spearheading SHAPE’s sustainability strategy, Phillip is driving initiatives focused on climate change, carbon reduction, and embedding ESG principles into daily operations. He plays an active role in industry advancement as a member of the NSW Asbestos & Hazmat Removal Contractors Association, the Asbestos Education Committee, and the OFSC Industry Reference Group.

Life
Phillip is a Brisbane Broncos supporter, car enthusiast, and enjoys the outdoors, whether it's out on the water or exploring the country. He’s a father of two sons and has five grandchildren who make sure the weekends are never quiet.

Career
Beginning his career in Sydney as a Carpenter, Gareth now has over 20 years’ experience in the building and construction industry. Since joining SHAPE for the second time in 2018, he has fulfilled the roles of Senior Site Manager, Construction Manager and is now QLD’s Operations Manager. Gareth has played a huge part in developing the QLD Team’s culture into the diverse and inclusive team they are today, particularly through championing their Gender Action Plan committee.

Life
A father of two kids, Gareth loves spending time with his family. He has a passion for live music and gigs as well as travelling to new places. So far, India is the favourite place that he’s visited.

'Hendo'

Career
Scott has over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry, starting out as a carpentry apprentice in 2002. He ran his own construction company for several years before transitioning into Project Management. One of his most exciting jobs to date was building theme parks in Malaysia, during this time Scott developed exceptional project and client management skills. Most recently, Scott joined SHAPE Brisbane in 2022 as Project Director.

Life
Scott is a proud family man with a beautiful wife and two young kids. He loves staying fit, competing in Ironman triathlons, and watching the Brisbane Lions.

Career
Prior to commencing with SHAPE, Laura was employed by WIDAC (Women in Design and Construction) as the Client Relationship Manager, where she created, maintained, and nurtured relationships between the company and external clients. Prior to this, she worked for Virgin Australia in Recruitment/HR and Business Development. Since starting at SHAPE Laura has worked in a Business Support role to assist the Queensland Team in the day-to-day operations as well as support the Leadership team in delivering business strategies and goals.

Life
Laura’s greatest achievement to date is being the proud mother to 4 children. She enjoys keeping active through running and strength training as well as spending time with family and friends. In a previous life Laura was a long haul flight attendant where she developed a keen passion for travel, Laura admits that her favourite destination of all time is holidaying at Burleigh beach with her children.

'Erin'

Career
Erin has been an integral part of the SHAPE Brisbane team since 2016. Starting as an Office Administrator, she became a Cadet before quickly progressing to Project Director. Erin is a high performer and expertly manages her team to achieve successful outcomes for clients, including The Star, Mosaic Property Group, Suncorp, Anglo American, Brisbane Catholic Education, and Charter Hall. She supports and reviews the management of contracts, resourcing, and finances, as well as the development of our people, to ensure the delivery of projects is on time and within budget. Erin specialises in ECI and D&C delivery models and is an excellent communicator, maintaining her clients' utmost respect and confidence.

She has been recognised with two accolades from the HIA: 'Exception Young Women of the Year Award' and 'Professional Women of the Year'.

Life
Erin loves adventures and is very travel-oriented; she recently spent half a year camping across Australia in a van with her partner and two Italian Greyhounds, Finn & Gigi. Erin is a foodie at heart and loves spending time with her friends and family.

‘Crowie'

Career
With more than a decade of construction industry experience across a variety of projects and a diversity of roles, Michael is a valued asset to the SHAPE team. He always delivers on his promise to our clients, as he is committed to delivering exceptional project outcomes and building strong client relationships. Since joining SHAPE, Michael has been integral to the delivery of some of our hallmark projects and is skilled in architectural and services design, owing to knowledge gained on his impressive portfolio of major projects as well as his extensive study.

Life
Michael enjoys mountain biking, camping, travelling, and spending time with family and friends. He also loves renovating and working on his 1970 Alfa GTV, a passion inherited from his dad's love for Alfa Romeos.

'Duggo'

Career
With over 10 years’ experience in construction, Kate brings solid expertise in bid and estimating. Kate joined SHAPE in 2021, initially leading the Bids function before expanding her role to manage the Estimating team. She is passionate about developing successful tender strategies that drive project wins. Her background in cost analytics, systems optimisation, and building management provides a strong foundation in strategic thinking and operational efficiency.

Life
Outside of work, Kate enjoys spending time with her family and dachshund at the local bowls club or unwinding at a nearby wine bar over good food and wine, fitting in Pilates classes or nature walks whenever she can. She’s also passionate about giving back, having volunteered on school construction projects in Nepal to improve local learning environments.

‘Bugsy’

Career
Lorcan has over 25 years in construction, with over a decade in high-end commercial refurbishments for clients such as Thiess, Shell, TMR and Marriott. He excels in complex, tech-rich projects in operational environments and has managed multi-storey refurbishments, new builds, civil infrastructure, and high-rise developments. Lorcan's strong relationships with landlords and stakeholders in Brisbane ensure successful project delivery. His hands-on approach from preconstruction to delivery guarantees optimal outcomes.

Life
Lorcan is a dedicated family man who enjoys renovating his home, staying fit, and travelling. He is an avid lover of whiskey and craft beer, and never misses an opportunity for a BBQ with friends and family.