Office Fitouts & Refurbishments Melbourne

‘Buddee’

Career
With over a decade at SHAPE and qualifications in both Civil Engineering and Architecture, Michael brings a rare depth of understanding across design, construction, and delivery. His people-first leadership style, strategic vision, and technical expertise allow him to guide teams seamlessly from ECI through to practical completion, delivering outstanding outcomes for clients and stakeholders.

As General Manager of SHAPE Victoria, Michael is particularly passionate about expanding the capabilities of his Melbourne and Geelong teams as leaders in sustainability and social procurement, strengthening SHAPE’s presence in the education and healthcare sectors, and bolstering preconstruction and new build capabilities.

Life
Michael was born in Thailand, so it should come as no surprise that he adds chilli to everything. When he’s not busy making things happen for SHAPE, you’ll find him walking his dog, Penny, cooking up a storm, or cutting shapes (pun intended) on a dance floor.

‘Brazzles’

Career
In her 30+ years in commercial fit out and refurbishment, Anita has worked in project management, estimating and training/mentoring roles. As Commercial Manager of Bid and Strategy, she has combined her acquired skills and industry knowledge to lead the Bid team from the identification of business opportunities, through to submission and tender evaluation processes. As she understands the complexities of each individual client and project, Anita makes it her priority to ensure our teams understand key client and project requirements from the start to finish.

Life
Anita’s passion for construction and architecture began at a young age, inspired by her father. She adores her busy life with her husband and three children – enjoying travelling whenever she can.

Career
Natalie has spent over 22 years in the property industry working across architecture, development, and construction. She is fuelled by a deep interest in understanding people and cultivating meaningful relationships, working from the premise that exceptional design and excellent business outcomes emerge from a collective effort. Natalie brings a strong client-side approach with experience across multiple sectors, and both small and large-scale projects, leading the Pre-Construction team at SHAPE. She also has extensive experience in driving sustainability outcomes in both carbon reduction and social sustainability and is an advocate for workplace diversity.

Life
Natalie enjoys spending summers at the beach with her family. She loves adventures and takes the opportunity to travel as much as she can. Nat also enjoys golf and paddleboarding, walking the dog and seeing live music.

‘Benny’

Career
Ben started in the industry in 2011 while completing a Bachelor of Applied Science in Construction Management at RMIT University. He gained experience in estimating and contract administration before joining SHAPE Melbourne in 2014 as a Project Coordinator. Over more than a decade at SHAPE, Ben has worked across a range of project roles before progressing to Commercial Manager, bringing broad experience across health, education, government, commercial fitouts, sporting pavilions and new builds. With a focus on high quality finishes and resolving complexities on projects for positive client outcomes. Known for his collaborative approach and strong relationships across project teams, Ben is passionate about giving back to the community and mentoring others to fulfill their career goals.

Life
Ben loves a good laugh and enjoys the company of optimistic, uplifting people. Coming from a tight-knit family, he values quality time with family and friends. Ben also prioritises staying active and healthy, encouraging others to do the same tolook after their mental and physical well-being.

Career
A carpenter by trade, Rob has spent the last 18 years with SHAPE, beginning as a Site Coordinator before moving into project management roles. Known for his practical approach and strong leadership, Rob combines hands-on construction knowledge with strategic project delivery expertise. His ability to identify risks early, navigate complex challenges and bring teams together has been instrumental in the successful delivery of projects across the commercial office, government, education, aviation and healthcare sectors. Whether managing high-end fitouts, major refurbishments or technically demanding upgrades, Rob consistently delivers outstanding outcomes for clients and stakeholders alike.

Life
When he’s not delivering projects, Rob is usually planning his next adventure. A stint living in London sparked a lifelong passion for travel, and he firmly believes that the best way to end one trip is to have the next one already booked. Africa remains his favourite destination, and he loves all things sport.

Career
Luke began his career in accounting and finance before following his family roots into construction. With over eight years in finance and a background shaped by his father in the construction industry, the shift was a natural one. He’s progressed through roles from Project Engineer to Commercial Manager at SHAPE, where he leads the education portfolio in Victoria. Known for his calm, collaborative approach, Luke is passionate about early contractor involvement (ECI) and design development.

A standout achievement for Luke was delivering the award-winning BHP Melbourne project, which won the 2023 MBAV Award for Best Commercial Fitout ($10M+) and was a finalist at the National MBA Awards.

Life
Luke enjoys life with his beautiful wife Alex, their daughter Estella, and Dotchie, their cheeky cocker spaniel. He’s a big fan of trying new bars and restaurants, cooking French food at home, and strolling through weekend markets. A proud Sydney Swans supporter and F1 enthusiast, Luke’s weekends are a mix of family, food, and fast cars.

‘H’, ‘Han’

Career
Hannah has completed a large number of fitout and refurbishment projects in the education, government and commercial sectors. With a great understanding of risk mitigation and the challenges involved of working within live environments, she has a proven record of providing minimal disruption to neighbouring tenants and building operations. Hannah has managed multiple projects simultaneously, with no compromise to the successful outcome and quality of the project. She continues to strive beyond what is expected and her ongoing relationships with clients and consultants are a testament to her collaborative nature. Hannah plays an important role in driving the development and participation of women at SHAPE, she has participated in the 500 women in Property event and loves sharing her story to inspire others in the industry.

Life
Hannah enjoys spending time with family, either having a BBQ or playing board games. She is a nig fan of Seinfeld and the Office, or watching the finals in sporting events, e.g. gymnastics, diving, and figure skating.

Career
Nick is an experienced industry professional, with more than 30 years of project and construction management experience. He started his career as a structural engineering, before holding various roles in project management, design management and event management of major events. Nick brings to SHAPE a strong client-side focus, with his extensive experience in the delivery of refurbishment & repositioning projects, fitouts, and new buildings from $1 million to over $100 million. As a Project Director, Nick enjoys the challenge that comes with complex and unique projects, working collaboratively with our clients, consultants and suppliers to bring these projects to life.

Life
Nick is a keen snow skier, and waterman, who enjoys sailing, waterskiing and wake boarding with the family. Weekends are spent watching his kids’ sporting activities, travelling, barbecuing, or enjoying a good wine.

‘Shev’

Career
Shevon’s experience spans architecture, engineering, and construction, which has enabled her to understand the value of each discipline and the unique challenges and opportunities each face. She genuinely thrives on connecting with people and forming meaningful relationships. Shevon also enjoys showcasing thought-leadership, empowering emerging leaders, and engaging thoughtfully with clients.

Life
Shevon is a natural extrovert and creative. She enjoys travelling, hosting dinners with friends, and exploring all that’s Melbourne – the many incredible cafes, restaurants, arts, and culture events. She loves any chance to be creative, including developing branding for her friends’ side hustles.

‘Ferg’

Career
With over 20 years in the industry, beginning as a licensed carpenter, Fergal has gained a breadth of knowledge and developed strategies for implementing standards and safety targets for our project teams. Prior to his appointment as Operations Manager, Fergal worked as a Site Manager for SHAPE. He truly understands the challenges SHAPE’s teams face working in operational environments and provides the resources required to deliver projects successfully. Fergal works closely with production staff and site teams, developing tailored training sessions and initiatives that support quality, safety and team morale.

Life
Fergal loves spending time with his family and watching his three young children thrive. He also enjoys live music, a glass of fine wine, and cheese. Fergal likes to live his life with a positive mindset and enjoys spending time with like-minded people.

Career
Cameron is a qualified Carpenter by trade and very much the ‘builders’ builder’. He thrives on the structured nature of the construction game and loves being the go-to person to solve complex buildability and high risk works scopes. Since starting at SHAPE in 2009, Cameron has held several roles, from Site Management to Construction Management and his current role as Operations Manager.

Life
Cameron is a loving father of three amazing children and a self-confessed gym junkie who loves AFL and the Collingwood Magpies. You’ll always find him keeping busy and active, coaching basketball and football.

Career
Cherie brings over 20 years of experience in the property and construction industry and is responsible for leading the people and culture team. She collaborates with leaders across the organisation to drive business growth through strategic workforce planning, talent acquisition, leadership development, and fostering a constructive, inclusive, and people-first culture. She cares about creating an environment where people feel comfortable being themselves and confident to grow in their careers. Cherie believes strong relationships build trust, strengthen collaboration, and have a positive impact not only within the business, but across partnerships, clients, and stakeholders. She is a forward thinker who leads change initiatives with an open mind, genuine consultation and practicality to help teams move forward together.

Life
Cherie is relaxed, curious, and loves learning more about the people around her. Outside of work, she enjoys summer escapes to warm destinations, heading home to country NSW, a hit at the driving range, listening to podcasts, catching up with friends, and having a good laugh.

Career
Aiden’s past roles as a Site and Project Manager and his extensive experience with projects ranging in complexity throughout Australia, the UK, and South Africa, play into his approach as an Estimating Manager. His exposure to all phases of a project allows him to lead a highly successful and enthusiastic team. He is solutions-driven with a strong focus on subcontractor relationships, teamwork, and attention to detail. Aiden enjoys understanding clients’ risks and collaborating with the estimating team to present cost-effective strategies and value engineering solutions that align with their project goals.

Life
Aiden also has a love of travelling, writing, and music. He believes there is nothing better than camping with the kids in the bush and if there’s no rugby on, he’ll happily barrack for the Hawks!