Sydney

Our National head office serving Sydney and regional NSW

What's important to SHAPE Sydney

We are the largest team out of all our capital cities and several major regional centers, functioning as our national head office. We specialise in fitout and refurbishment, facade remediation, design and construction, and new build projects. Our team has grown to over 150 professionals who come from diverse backgrounds and experience. Our leadership team promotes a culture of excellence, diversity, trust and professionalism, and are committed to the career development of our team, with 92% of Project Managers promoted from within the company.

We offer agile and responsive solutions for projects of all sizes, from $100k to $100m, and have an NPS of 97. In addition to our work, we’re proud to support charitable organisations and initiatives that focus on mental health and wellbeing, Indigenous reconciliation and sustainability. Our Sydney office is a 6 Star Green Star certified space that is environmentally friendly and supports our team in their work. 

James Fitzgerald

General Manager

Career

James has almost 20 years of project and contract management experience in construction, fitout and refurbishment in Sydney. Since joining SHAPE in 2011, he has progressed through the roles of Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Project Director, Commercial Manager and Senior Commercial Manager in NSW. His broad experience in managing complex and challenging projects, coupled with his fantastic focus on strengthening client relationships, makes him a strong leader for the NSW team.

Life

James loves nothing more than spending an afternoon with his family on the hill at North Sydney Oval, watching his beloved Northern Suburbs Rugby Club.

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Meet the team Sydney

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James Fitzgerald

General Manager - NSW

'Fitzy' 

Career
James has almost 20 years of project and contract management experience in construction, fitout and refurbishment in Sydney. Since joining SHAPE in 2011, he has progressed through the roles of Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Project Director, Commercial Manager and Senior Commercial Manager in NSW. His broad experience in managing complex and challenging projects, coupled with his fantastic focus on strengthening client relationships, makes him a strong leader for the NSW team.

Life
James loves nothing more than spending an afternoon with his family on the hill at North Sydney Oval, watching his beloved Northern Suburbs Rugby Club.

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Kate Evans

Group Executive - People, Brand and Communications

'KT, Kevans'

Career
As the leader of the People and Culture, Marketing, and Customer Experience functions at SHAPE, Kate drives strategic initiatives to achieve business goals. Since joining SHAPE in 2004, she has been pivotal in establishing a formal human resources department, enhancing leadership capabilities, and fostering a highly constructive organizational culture. Recently, Kate expanded her responsibilities to include marketing and communications, where she has been instrumental in developing and executing strategies that generate repeat business and promote long-term growth.

Life
Kate is a devoted mum of two who loves spending time with family and friends. She balances her love of good food and wine with staying fit, skiing in the winter, and going to the beach in the summer.

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David Reid

Operations Manager

'Reidy' 

Career
David began his career as a carpenter over 30 years ago and has been a valued SHAPE team member since 2011. As the Operations Manager for NSW, David is responsible for monitoring and improving performance across all SHAPE projects. The role involves ensuring the best possible outcomes for all stakeholders, with a strong focus on coaching and mentoring of project and site teams. He oversees all aspects of project delivery, including OHS compliance, SHAPE systems, client services, time and quality requirements, and maintaining a regular site presence for monitoring and reviewing purposes.

Life
David loves fishing, summer, time spent on the boat, and remote travel around Australia with his family. David follows the Cronulla Sharks, but his favourite team is his Oztag team – a bunch of old mates and their sons who play weekly.

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Andrew Pickering

Commercial Manager

'Pickles' 

Career
Andrew has over 20 years of experience in both Australia and the United Kingdom and has been an integral part of the SHAPE team since 2008. Andrew’s specialist hotel and hospitality knowledge, site and project management background and unparalleled client focus ensure that each project is delivered to the highest standard. As Commercial Manager with an additional focus on leading strategic bids, Andrew guides the NSW bid team, identifying business opportunities, managing submission processes, and evaluating tenders. Andrew makes it his top priority to ensure our team comprehensively grasps critical client and project requirements from inception to completion.

Life
Andrew is very passionate about anything he sets his mind to. He has a love of mountain biking and the outdoors, which led to him becoming a member of Scouts for over 10 years. At university, he was part of the circus club and learnt how to juggle and perform backflips as a party trick.

Capabilities

We’ve been a leading Australian fitout and refurbishment provider for more than 35 years. Whether it is delivering a high-end office fitout or a boutique hotel we have the experience and specific know-how to manage our clients’ unique expectations. Through the high-quality projects we’ve delivered Australia-wide we have become known for our effective approach to delivering projects – never compromising on safety, relentless attention to detail and quality, industry-leading customer service, and staying ‘invisible’ in operational environments.

Talk to SHAPE

Reach out to our team today to see how we can partner with you on your next build.

Sectors

We built our business on Australia-wide office fitouts and refurbishments, and it’s still a large part of what we do today. With much of our lives spent at work, we know how important it is to create environments that inspire and improve the experience of every employee. 

The way we work is constantly evolving, and so too is the workplace itself. Having a trusted partner with vast experience in the sector gives our clients the peace of mind that their spaces are looked after throughout their lease. From building company headquarters and agile offices, to minor alterations, or base building upgrades, our many repeat clients are a testament to our reputation of delivering exceptional working spaces.

Sydney Projects

Commonwealth Bank Lighthouse Project

Join our Sydney Team

Our Sydney branch is where talented people come together to deliver exceptional construction projects. We’re proud of our inclusive and diverse culture, where personal growth, innovative thinking, collaboration, and delivering outstanding results is at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, we offer exciting opportunities to work on a wide range of industry-leading projects that make a real impact.

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