Darwin

Local NT specialists in construction services.

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What's important to SHAPE Darwin

Our team works in a unique, and often challenging, market for clients including Defence, commercial, retail and education. Local knowledge and experience are key to our success, and we are equipped to provide solutions for projects of all sizes and sectors in the NT. Over the last 17 years we have expanded our capabilities beyond fitout and refurbishment and now offer a full-service approach to building. Our team is equipped, cleared and experienced in working in secure environments with Defence partners. We are committed to sustainability, community initiatives and team career development, diversity and inclusiveness on every project.

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Nicholas Mills

General Manager

Career

Nicholas has been working with SHAPE since 2008, starting as a Site Supervisor with a can-do attitude and a desire to learn and develop. He has progressed from site roles to project management while gaining experience and leadership capabilities across four of SHAPE’s branch, including Darwin, Perth, Sydney, and Brisbane. In his previous role as Regional Manager, Nicholas contributed to significant growth for the NT branch, which has more than doubled in size since 2017.

Life

A proud husband to his wife, Nicole, and father to four young boys, Nicholas loves spending time with his family, swimming to escape the heat in Darwin, fishing, camping, and playing soccer.

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Nick Boulton

Project Director

Career

Nick has more than 36 years’ experience in construction project management and electrical contracting, both on the client and contracting side, across the UK, South Africa, Perth, and Darwin.
Having started his career as an electrician, he brings a unique technical understanding of the construction industry to his role as Project Director. During his career, Nick has developed a comprehensive understanding of all facets of the industry, having successfully managed projects from $10k to more than $550m across a range of sectors. This includes Defence and government, retail, education, healthcare, hotels and hospitality, commercial, industrial, and residential.

Life
Originally from the UK, Nick trains in Muay Thai three times a week and has the long-term goal of doing up his 1980 Ford Escort RS2000. His favourite travel destination is Africa and once had a job capturing and relocating Rhinos in Botswana.

Letitia Wing

Senior Project Manager

Career
Letitia brings over 10 years' of experience in the construction industry, having built a strong foundation across project coordination, contract administration, and site-based roles. Her portfolio spans commercial refurbishments, large-scale industrial developments, and new build projects across Defence, Commercial, Hospitality, Oil and Gas, and Health sectors.
She joined SHAPE in 2020 as Project Engineer and now leads projects end-to-end, covering contract administration, design management, cost control, site management, and quality assurance.
Letitia is known for fostering positive, solutions-focused environments where teams and clients feel supported and confident in project outcomes.

Life
Born in a remote town in the Kimberley, Letitia moved to Darwin a few years later and is a bush girl at heart. She prefers camping and fishing to luxury travel and loves camp oven cook-ups with friends and an ice-cold beverage. Now also embracing life as a mum, she enjoys making the most of their time together.

David Murphy

Senior Estimator

‘Murphy’

Career
David is a Senior Estimator who has more than 20 years of construction industry experience, both in the commercial and residential sectors. Beginning his career as a Joiner, he gained valuable technical experience in all aspects of joinery and cabinetmaking, before moving into draftsman and client manager roles. In his role as Estimator, David draws on his technical expertise and strong subcontractor and client relationships to deliver cost-effective solutions and value engineering benefits to ensure successful clients outcomes.

Life
David is a father to his young son who keeps him on his feet. He enjoys watching AFL, working around the house, camping, and travelling interstate to see family and friends.

Brodie Hannon

Strategic Business Manager

Career

Brodie’s role spans from business development, marketing, HR, strategic planning, operations, audits, finances, performance metrics to contract management. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture and brings extensive experience in land development and strategic stakeholder management from her previous government roles across lands, Infrastructure, sport, tourism and cultural portfolios.

Brodie joined SHAPE to make an impact on project delivery, blending her strategic and design expertise. She’s focused on showcasing SHAPE NT’s new build capability to drive growth and recognition and shares our passion for supporting the community and delivering high‑quality projects within the Territory.

Life

Outside of work Brodie’s ideal evening would be spending time with family.

Capabilities

We’ve been a leading Australian fitout and refurbishment provider for more than 30 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.

Our innovative and bespoke modular solutions provide the benefits of off-site construction, including faster schedules, improved safety, minimal on-site disruption, and more sustainable construction. When working in occupied live environments, such as hospitals, schools and sports facilities, our reputation for delivering fast-paced, high-quality, technically challenging construction projects becomes invaluable.

With multiple manufacturing facilities across Australia, we offer nationwide transportation and installation services, supported by our local construction services teams who provide project management services locally.

Our team is proud to have the capabilities, experience and relationships to deliver complicated, ambitious, important builds, especially those requiring well-planned and sensitive approaches to working in live environments and compliance with security requirements. Not only are we experienced on a national level, but through our capital city and key regional branches, we share a wealth of knowledge, resources and specialists across Australia.

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Sectors

We have significant experience in delivering complex Defence work and understand the unique and strict requirements that come with sensitive and confidential aspects of these projects. From active security clearances and tailored protocols to Defence specific management plans and programs, we are well equipped to deliver a wide range of projects.

Our experience includes the successful delivery of office fitouts, base building upgrades, building services installation, commissioning, and beyond.

We work with leading universities and schools around the country to deliver inspiring spaces that offer world-class education and attract the best students and staff. With considerable experience across a wide range of specialised spaces including laboratories, libraries, auditoriums and sports facilities, we know how important it is to minimise disruption and prioritise safety while working around teaching schedules and academic calendars.

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.

We’re focused on delivering high-end shopping spaces, fashion outlets and showrooms as well as banks and customer-service spaces. Designed to showcase our clients’ products and services and excite their customers, retail spaces require unwavering attention to quality and detail. For us, it’s about having stringent defect minimisation strategies and programs with quick turnarounds to ensure our clients’ spaces are up and running quickly and smoothly.

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Darwin Projects

NT Broadcasters, NT

Fitout & Refurbishment

Northern Territory Broadcasters

NT Broadcasters, NT

LANT NT History Exhibition

Fitout & Refurbishment

Convergence Design Australia P/L

LANT NT History Exhibition

Bureau of Meteorology Darwin Office Fitout

Fitout & Refurbishment

Bureau of Meteorology

Bureau of Meteorology Darwin Office Fitout

Centre for Better Health Futures, Charles Darwin University

New Build

Charles Darwin University

Centre for Better Health Futures, Charles Darwin University

Energy House Lobby and Ground Floor Refurbishment

Fitout & Refurbishment

Sandran Pty Ltd

Energy House Lobby and Ground Floor Refurbishment

NORSTA North Fitout

Fitout & Refurbishment

NORSTA North Pty Ltd

NORSTA North Fitout

TIO Foyer and End Of Trip Refurbishment

Fitout & Refurbishment

Undisclosed Client

TIO Foyer and End Of Trip Refurbishment

Future Fund Aftercare

NSW

Aftercare

Future Fund

Future Fund Aftercare

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"Great experience working with the team from SHAPE. Everything from the tender to the handover went incredibly well. The team was proactive, had a good understanding of the project and the site, and, as a result, were able to assist with information and guidance where required. Instilled confidence in the project and formed good relationships with the management team and the client group."

Join our Darwin Team

Our Darwin 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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