Perth

‘Mish’

Career
Michelle has been with SHAPE for almost 28 years. She is passionate about creating the perfect working environment and building a positive culture that values diversity and inclusion.Michelle also leads CSR initiatives in WA, helping SHAPE give back to the community while supporting project teams with compliance, auditing and financial processes, and championing a positive culture.

Life
Michelle is a passionate AFL fan and spends her spare time following the games and heading to the footy to proudly support the Fremantle Dockers. She also deeply values quality time with her family, and treasures her holidays as a chance to unwind, recharge, and enjoy some well earned downtime.

Career
Anthony has joined SHAPE as Project Director, bringing over 20 years of nationwide experience and 14 years as a registered builder. He has successfully managed $450M worth of projects across commercial, civil, residential, healthcare, education, and government sectors. Anthony’s calm demeanour in leading diverse teams and overseeing large-scale projects from preconstruction to completion makes him a valuable asset as our team and capabilities continue to grow in WA.

Life
Anthony is a proud father of two and enjoys all things outdoors, including camping, fishing and traveling up and down the coast of WA with his family. He is also a loyal supporter of the Collingwood Magpies.

‘Slowey’ 

Career
Chris has more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry and over 12 years with SHAPE WA. He has a proven track record delivering technically challenging, time constrained projects, with strong expertise in strategic management, client liaison, budget oversight and occupational health, safety and environmental performance.

As Commercial Manager, Chris contributes to business planning, branch resourcing and risk management across our projects while overseeing the financial and contractual performance of the WA business. He supports Perth project teams across the education, commercial, government and healthcare sectors, helping deliver strong outcomes while maintaining a culture of safety.

Life
Chris loves his sport and is a passionate Western Force supporter. He’s a proud father of two which keeps him busy when he’s not at work.

Career
Jodie has over 19 years’ industry experience ranging from customer relationship management, consulting, project management, employee engagement, and internal capability development. She joined SHAPE Perth as a Client Development Manager in July 2021 before being promoted to Business Development Manager. Jodie plays a crucial role at SHAPE, engaging with key stakeholders and maintaining good working relationships, with open communication during all phases of the project lifecycle. She also plays a vital role in shaping the SHAPE culture.

Life
You’ll find Jodie at the beach in summer and the bush in winter. She loves spending time with her daughter, family, and closest friends. Eating amazing food and drinking fabulous wine is her favourite past time.

Career
Chris began his career as a builder’s labourer in 2008 and has since gained experience across the client, builder and developer sides, including four years working in construction in the UK. He has held roles in project and site management, contract administration and quantity surveying across demolition, civils, refurbishment, heritage, fitout and large scale new build projects.

Now a Project Director and key member of SHAPE’s senior leadership team, Chris leads teams delivering complex projects. His strong problem solving ability, communication skills and client relationships support successful project delivery and financial management.

Life
Chris is a hopeful West Coast Eagles fan and enjoys being in the ocean, spending time with friends, and running.

Career
With over 20 years in the construction industry and nine years at SHAPE, Mat brings deep practical knowledge and a genuine love for building. Joining as a Site Foreman, he has progressed through the business to Project Director after starting his career as a carpenter on large commercial new builds in Australia and overseas. Known for his people first leadership and strong problem solving skills, Mat consistently delivers complex fitout and refurbishment projects safely and to a high standard. He plays a key role in driving project performance, mentoring emerging SHAPIANS, supporting branch growth and the industry’s positive shift towards greater gender inclusion.

Life
Outside work, Mat’s world revolves around his wife Lauren, their two young boys, Noah and Hudson, and their Australian Shepherd, Gussy. He enjoys running, training and spending time outdoors, with a secret ambition of being a singer.

‘Jaybo’

Career
Jason joined SHAPE in 2013 after completing a degree in Construction Management and Economics at Curtin University. Over more than a decade with the business, he has played a key role in shaping successful project outcomes across a wide range of sectors, building strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers along the way.

As Preconstruction Manager, Jason leads the Perth estimating team and works closely with project teams from the earliest stages of a project. Known for his collaborative approach and commercial insight, he focuses on finding practical, value-driven solutions that balance quality, programme and budget outcomes for clients.

Jason is passionate about building strong teams and creating lasting partnerships. His deep understanding of SHAPE’s delivery model, combined with extensive industry experience, allows him to guide projects confidently from concept through to construction.

Life
A husband and father of three, he enjoys travelling, good food and time with family. A keen home cook and BBQ enthusiast, he’s happiest behind the Weber or staying active with basketball, golf and padel.

Career
As Operations Manager, Yanik is actively involved in all WA projects and brings a breadth of knowledge gained across the Australian construction industry. With more than 34 years of experience in construction, including 15 years as a registered builder, he is technically skilled and highly experienced across a wide range of building sectors. Yanik has managed projects and teams ranging from minor works through to large‑scale projects across Australia and is known for being solutions‑focused, solving problems quickly in fast‑paced environments. He builds strong relationships with clients, consultants and trades, working closely with stakeholders to deliver practical solutions and strong project outcomes.

Life
Born and raised in Scotland, Yanik’s name was originally intended to be spelt with a J (Janik), however the hospital misspelt it with a Y. He is the proud dad of two teenage daughters.

‘Webby’

Career
As Project Director at SHAPE, Anthony brings over 22 years of nationwide experience and 16 years as a registered builder. He has successfully managed over $500M worth of projects across commercial, civil, residential, healthcare, education, and government sectors. Anthony’s calm demeanour in leading diverse teams and overseeing large-scale projects from preconstruction to completion, combined with his strength in strategic planning and risk management, makes him a valuable asset as our team and capabilities continue to grow in WA.

Life
Anthony is a proud father of two and enjoys all things outdoors, coaching sports, and traveling up and down the coast of WA with his family.