People & Culture
A People-Focused Company Culture
At SHAPE, the first thing that we built was a great place to work. Our philosophy is simple – Put people and culture first and commercial results will follow. The culture we have built is all about our people acting positively, constructively, and respectfully toward each other, our clients, and our subcontractors and suppliers.
Our strategy is underpinned by the voice of our people. We regularly undertake culture and employee engagement surveys to monitor, understand, and actively improve wellness, satisfaction, and inclusion.
Meet our Team Across Australia
Peter Marix-Evans
Chief Executive Officer
'PME'
Career
Peter was appointed Chief Executive Officer in December 2017. He joined SHAPE in 2011 as Group Executive and General Manager of NSW and then became Chief Operating Officer in 2016. He brings over 30 years of wide-ranging construction industry experience across risk and commercial management, customer experience and environmental health and safety. Prior to joining SHAPE, Peter held several senior operational and strategic positions at Lendlease. He has a particular passion for exceptional customer experience, as well as developing and leading high-performance teams.
Life
A father of two teenage sons, Peter loves surfing, fishing, snowboarding and pretty much anything that involves boats, boards or water. He come back to team sport as the proud coach of the over 35 F grade.
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.
Scott Jamieson
Chief Financial Officer
'Jamo'
Career
After working as an External Auditor of SHAPE for seven years, Scott joined the business in 2008 as Financial Controller. In 2012, he was appointed Chief Financial Officer with a strategic and operational focus, bringing more than 25 years of experience to the role. Scott is responsible for SHAPE’s Financial Risk Management, Governance and Acquisitions. He has a Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Finance) from the University of Technology Sydney and is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor.
Life
Scott keeps busy spending time with his three kids and looking after his 200 fish, 12 chickens, two dogs, and two cats. When he’s not watching sport, he’s playing it. He loves golf, mountain bike riding, tennis, boating, and skiing (water, snow and jet skiing).
Phillip Smith
Group Executive - EHSQ & IT
'Phil'
Career
Phillip Smith brings over 35 years of experience in the building industry, with a background in construction, strategic leadership, and Workplace Health and Safety. He oversees all aspects of Environment, Health, Safety, and Quality (EHSQ) and IT at SHAPE, promoting a safety-first culture through innovative yet practical project management systems.
Phillip played a key role in transitioning the business to the Procore project delivery system and was pivotal in developing the industry-leading SHAPE Minimum Standards (SMS) mobile safety app. More recently, he has expanded his focus to include Business Technology and is currently leading the development of SHAPE’s Environmental Sustainability (ESG) roadmap and future strategy.
Phillip is an active member of several industry organisations, including the NSW Asbestos & Hazmat Removal Contractors Association, the Asbestos Education Committee, and the OFSC Industry Reference Group, where he is a passionate advocate for asbestos awareness.
Life
Phillip is a Brisbane Broncos supporter, car enthusiast and lover of most outdoor activities. He has two sons, three grandsons and an extended family of pets that seem to arrive and never leave.
Phillip Wicks
Group Executive - Commercial
'Phill/Wicksy'
Career
Phillip has 25 years of construction industry experience, working both in Australia and the UK. He joined SHAPE in 2006 as a Project Manager and has since held several positions, including General Manager of NSW. Phillip’s role supports state operations to progress the interests of SHAPE and its clients, ensuring the effective management of day-to-day operations as well as strategic endeavours. Phillip’s extensive project and financial management experience, combined with his successful track record of developing innovative solutions, guarantees the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Life
Phillip’s perfect day would include an early surf, a swim with the family, and a BBQ with friends. His favourite sporting team is the Canterbury Bulldogs.
Belinda Montgomery
General Counsel
Career
Belinda has more than 20 years’ experience as a lawyer in Australia and internationally, specialising in construction law. Prior to joining SHAPE in 2022, Belinda had a long history working as a lawyer with construction contractors, including at Lendlease, Abigroup and UGL. Belinda has also worked at major law firms in both Australia and Hong Kong, including Minter Ellison and K&L Gates.
Life
Belinda enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, walking her dog, reading and avoiding cooking. She loves going on holidays to tropical destinations, which always seem to be near decent surf (thanks to her husband).
Mitch Flynn
Group Manager - Defence & Federal Government
Career
Mitch has more than 10 years’ experience delivering projects and programs for the Defence and Government sectors – from $500k up to $180m. He joined SHAPE in 2021, after working alongside the business in various roles over the past decade. With a background founded in client-side project management, Mitch has a strong focus on people and establishing strong relationships in all his dealings. As Group Manager – Defence & Federal Government, he provides detailed insights to growth strategies and business development, strengthens and builds relationships, and ensures client satisfaction is achieved nationally.
Mitch is a Committee Member of the Property Council of Australia's ACT Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.
Life
Born and bred in Canberra, Mitch is an avid sports fan and supports the GWS Giants and Canberra Raiders. Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf, collecting (and drinking) wine, and relaxing over good food with family and friends.
Cameron Aitken
Group Manager - Modular
'Cam'
Career
Cameron brings more than 20 years of construction industry experience in Australia and the UK to his role as the national leader of SHAPE’s modular capabilities. Having spent more than 15 years with SHAPE, both in Sydney and Melbourne, Cameron has a reputation for solving complex problems and delivering technically challenging construction projects. His expertise in risk management, stakeholder management and customer experience are what drives the exceptional outcomes on his projects.
Life
Cameron loves sports, particularly the Sydney Swans and NBA, going surfing and playing golf. He feels most relaxed when camping or enjoying excellent coffee, wine and food, particularly dim sims and hot jam doughnuts.
George Panacheril
Group Manager - Growth & Strategy
Career
George has more than 25 years’ experience in construction, mining and transportation engineering. His wide variety of roles have taken him and his family to the US, India and Zambia, and finally, Australia. George has been part of the SHAPE team since 2007 and is responsible for strategy and innovation. He holds a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering and Civil Engineering from Drexel University and an MBA (Technology Management) from Deakin University.
Life
George became a die-hard Hawthorn fan after discovering a passion for AFL upon moving to Australia. His favourite place on earth is South Luangwa National Park in Zambia.
Amro Salem
General Manager - Design & Build, AFM
Career
Amro is a results-driven, commercial real-estate, and design and construction professional, with more than 21 years of proven experience managing multi-million-dollar commercial real-estate deals and projects across client side, design, fit-out, construction and development management. Returning to SHAPE in 2024 after two decades gaining local and global experience implementing operational, delivery and business practices across APAC, EMEA and the USA, Amro now leads a multi-disciplinary team that manages our clients’ entire project timeline from strategy, design and defect-free delivery. He is firmly committed to driving organisational success through strategic planning, best-in-breed technology, and effective people management.
Life
Amro is born and bred in Sydney. He is a father to three children and spends most of his free time supporting their cricket and basketball games. If he’s not with his family, he’s normally relaxing at the beach.
Damian La Rosa
General Manager - WA
Career
Damian is a trusted industry professional that brings a wealth of building and construction experience to the role of General Manager of WA. Since joining SHAPE as a cadet more than 20 years ago, Damian has gained vast experience and knowledge spanning a range of disciplines, from site to commercial management. With his ‘hands on’ approach, he has grown SHAPE Perth from $20M annual turnover to $70M, and to more than 45 people. Damian is passionate about delivering successful projects, mentoring, and developing the WA team, and maintaining SHAPE’s great culture.
Life
In his free time, Damian enjoys AFL, cooking and supports Fremantle. He believes in working ‘smarter not harder’.
David Wood
General Manager - QLD
'Woodsy'
Career
David has more than 20 years of experience across all sectors of the construction industry. Joining SHAPE in 2010 as a Site Manager and has since held several positions, including Project Manager, Project Director, Commercial Manager and now General Manager of SHAPE Queensland. David is passionate about building genuine stakeholder relationships and maintaining SHAPE’s renowned constructive culture across the Brisbane, Gold Coast and Townsville branches, ensuring successful project outcomes by motivating his teams to deliver unique and localised solutions across all projects.
Life
As an avid gym-goer, David begins most days with a workout. He loves water sports, such as surfing and jet skiing, and in 2012, was stung by an Irukandji jellyfish while on vacation with his family.
Grant Patterson
General Manager - SA
Career
Grant brings significant industry and life experience to leading the SHAPE South Australian team. He is passionate about delivering successful projects for clients, building high performing teams, and maintaining SHAPE’s great culture – one that ensures ongoing success for the business and its industry partners and clients. He believes that successful projects are defined not just by end results, but also importantly, the client’s experience of our team and their journey along the way.
Life
Outside of work, Grant enjoys spending time relaxing with family and friends, and two dogs – Hugo and Alfie.
Michael Buddee
General Manager – VIC
'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.
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.
Tom Sparkes
General Manager - ACT & TAS
'Sparkesy'
Career
Tom has been a dedicated leader since starting in our Adelaide office in 2009. Now, Tom leads our teams as General Manager of ACT & TAS. He has extensive knowledge and experience in contract management and has built a reputation as a problem solver with a calm and methodical approach to delivering complex projects within tight budgets and schedules. Tom is a constructive leader who excels at creating and maintaining relationships between all stakeholders while motivating his team to achieve successful project deliveries every time.
Life
Born into a family of Architects, Tom formed a passion for construction from an early age. Originally from Mildura, Victoria, he is an avid sports fan and a cult member of St Kilda Football Club. He enjoys travel, wine, and food, particularly cooking Italian cuisine, and staying active with his wife Danni and two dogs Lenny and Willow.
Nicholas Mills
General Manager - NT
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.
Greg Miles
Chairman, Non-Executive Director
Greg has over 35 years’ experience in property investment, development and construction, as well as equity capital markets and financial reporting, including 23 years with Westfield/Scentre Group. Prior to leaving Scentre Group, Greg was President and Chief Operating Officer of Westfield US (2012-2015) and for four years was Chief Operating Officer of Scentre Group.
Greg is currently Chairman and Non-Executive Director of RAM Property Funds Management Limited (responsible entity of RAM Essential Services Property Fund (ASX: REP)) and a Non-Executive Director of IP Generation.
Greg brings a wealth of experience in large multi-disciplinary teams across geographies and demonstrated strategic skills that are well suited to the next phase of SHAPE’s growth.
Peter Marix-Evans
Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director
Peter was appointed as Chief Executive Officer in December 2017. After joining SHAPE in 2011 as the Group Executive and General Manager of NSW, he became Chief Operating Officer in August 2016.
Peter brings over 30 years of wide-ranging construction and industry experience, including senior roles in both commercial and public sectors, including risk and commercial management, customer experience and environmental health and safety (EHS).
Before joining SHAPE, Peter held several operational and strategic management positions at Lendlease, including General Manager for NSW, Operations Manager for ACT, National Operations Manager and Head of EHS for the Asia Pacific. He has a particular passion for customer experience, as well as developing and leading high-performance teams.
Jane Lloyd
Non-Executive Director
Jane joined the SHAPE board in October 2021. She has more than 30 years of experience in the Australian and international property markets across the commercial, retail, industrial and residential sectors.
Jane is a Non- Executive Director of Cromwell Funds Management, a member of the Sydney Olympic Park Authority, a Global Trustee of the Urban Land Institute and a board advisor to Habilis Housing Limited. Her executive career included 2 years as Stockland’s General Manager of Development and Design, Commercial Property and 11 years at DEXUS, culminating in her role as Managing Director of US Investments. Jane started her career in the development business of Lendlease.
Jane has a Bachelor of Town Planning (Hons), a Masters of Business Administration from AGSM/UNSW and a Masters of Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School.
Jane is Chair of the Nomination, People and Culture Committee and member of the Audit and Risk Committee.
Kathy Parsons
Non-Executive Director
Kathy joined the SHAPE board in October 2021. She was formerly an audit partner with Ernst and Young and worked in the firm’s US, UK and Australian practices. Her clients operated over a wide range of industries including real estate and construction.
Kathy was part of the firm’s Oceania Assurance Leadership team responsible for quality assurance and risk management. She has extensive accounting, finance, governance and risk management expertise.
Kathy is currently an Independent Non-Executive Director at McMillan Shakespeare Limited and Nick Scali Limited. She qualified with a B. Comm from UNSW prior to completing her chartered accounting qualifications.
Kathy is Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee and member of the Nomination, People and Culture Committee.
Michael Barnes
Non-Executive Director
Michael joined SHAPE in 1990, rising steadily from Project Manager to ACT Manager and Chief Executive Officer in 1997. After 20 years, he retired as CEO in 2017 and now remains on the board as a Non-Executive Director.
Michael holds a degree in Civil Engineering and over 30 years of experience in the construction industry. Michael was a Director of the Green Building Council of Australia and a founding Director of majority Indigenous-owned construction fitout and refurbishment business, DLG SHAPE.
Michael is a member of Audit and Risk Committee and Nomination, People and Culture Committee.
Scott Jamieson
Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary
After working as an External Auditor of SHAPE for seven years, Scott joined the business in 2008 as Financial Controller. In 2012, he was appointed Chief Financial Officer with a strategic and operational focus, bringing more than 25 years of experience to the role.
Scott is Company Secretary and also has responsibility for SHAPE’s Risk Management areas. He has a Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Finance) from the University of Technology Sydney and is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor.
Grant Patterson
General Manager - SA
Career
Grant brings significant industry and life experience to leading the SHAPE South Australian team. He is passionate about delivering successful projects for clients, building high performing teams, and maintaining SHAPE’s great culture – one that ensures ongoing success for the business and its industry partners and clients. He believes that successful projects are defined not just by end results, but also importantly, the client’s experience of our team and their journey along the way.
Life
Outside of work, Grant enjoys spending time relaxing with family and friends, and two dogs – Hugo and Alfie.
Jodie Pitcher
Business Development Manager
'Jodes'
Career
Jodie has worked with SHAPE since 2006 in a Business Development Role. Her career began after completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interior Design, where she practised as a designer for 10 years across SA and QLD, specialising in commercial and retail fitouts for government and corporate clients. This background has been invaluable in her current role, allowing her to understand the design process and recognise client needs. Jodie has also worked as a Senior Project Consultant for a commercial furniture supplier providing her with great insight into the SA property industry.
Life
Jodie has a love for design and enjoys spending time with her family, kids, friends, and her Wheaten Terrier, Obi.
Arsanous Gerges
Senior Commercial Manager
'George'
Career
When George joined SHAPE in 2007, he brought extensive experience gained both in Australia and overseas working on multi-million dollar, low- and high-rise developments, commercial fitouts, schools and heritage refurbishments. George’s background stems from his Honours Degree in Structural Engineering, subsequent qualifications, and his vast experience in project management. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from UniSA.
Life
George enjoys beach walks, spending quality time with his wife and two sons, and is a keen Liverpool fan. He is always learning through reading, self-reflection and consulting with others.
Michael Worthington
Operations Manager
‘Wortho’
Career
With more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry, Michael has developed a broad skill base and specialises in overseeing and delivering complex projects. He is well versed in building and managing large project teams and maintaining excellent communication with all stakeholder groups. Michael has extensive experience in commercial construction projects ranging across all industry sectors, from fitouts to projects up to $22m. Michael’s organisational skills are exceptional and ensures full compliance with all WHS requirements and relevant accreditations.
Life
Michael is a proud father who loves a good dad joke. When he’s not busy looking after his two daughters, he enjoys trying to keep fit, going for adventures on his motorbike, and catching up with friends over a few cheeky drinks.
Dean Fraser
Estimating Manager
'Deano'
Career
With over 15 years’ experience in the construction industry, Dean has developed an extensive technical skill base and project management expertise. He first qualified as an electrician and later completed a Construction Management and Economics degree with Honours at the UniSA. His understanding of staged, tight framed programmes to ensure practical completion has become evident due to his methodological approach to estimating.
Life
Dean enjoys spending time with his family and two young sons. He is an Adelaide United member and loves to read and play table tennis in his spare time. He has two pet Silkie chickens that his son named Giggle and Bus.
Will Paley
Commercial Manager
'Pales'
Career
Will has more than 15 years’ experience in the construction industry with substantial knowledge in all forms of contract delivery. He has managed large multi-million-dollar projects in commercial office fitouts, retail, education, and new build sectors. As a team leader, Will displays integrity, fairness and excellent communication. His significant experience and technical understanding across all aspects of the construction process enables him to apply advanced project and risk management tools and ‘know-how’ throughout the development and delivery of any project.
Life
Will has a passion for fishing, enjoys spending time outdoors, and hopes to build a holiday house on Wedge Island in South Australia. He has a dog named Bozley and loves both AFL and tennis.
Ashby Baron
Commercial Manager
'Ash'
Career
Ashby joined SHAPE Adelaide in early 2013. After relocated to WA, where he delivered the $18 million Westpac Perth office fitout, Ashby returned to his hometown in 2022. He has a particular strength and enthusiasm for customer service and satisfaction, executed at a high standard. His experience in the construction industry varies across many roles and sectors, and he is renowned for his excellent work ethic and a high level of commitment.
Life
Ashby enjoys hockey and has played for more than 15 years. He is a Fremantle Dockers fan and has a chocolate Labrador named Charlie.
Kara Cursaro
Project Director
‘Kara’
Career
Kara joined SHAPE over a decade ago and her continued success in delivering challenging and award-winning projects has seen her develop into her current role as Project Director. Although she has delivered a variety of projects, Kara specialises in new builds, design and construct, and healthcare and education sector projects. Kara’s confident and collaborative approach ensures projects stay on schedule and maintain high standards, while her focus on building strong relationships ensures a unified effort in delivering projects.
Life
Outside of work, Kara cherishes spending time with the family, especially her son, and caring for her pet chickens.
Theo Inauen
Project Director
'Tayo’ (pronunciation of his Swiss name)
Career
Theo is a dedicated Project Director with over 10 years of industry experience. Since joining SHAPE, he has delivered over 30 projects, the majority of which were within live environments, demonstrating his ability to manage works with minimal disruption to clients. Theo is skilled in contract management and maintaining clear, solution-focused communication with clients, resulting in long-lasting relationships. His ability to anticipate client needs, address concerns promptly, and provide balanced solutions makes him an asset to any project team. Theo’s integrity, fairness, and mature work ethic ensure he consistently leads his team to successful project outcomes.
Life
Theo enjoys life at home with his wife and their newborn son. A passionate sports fan, he follows the Boston Celtics, Liverpool FC, and Baltimore Ravens, and participates in a fantasy football league. He travelled extensively in his younger years, but nowadays spends his free time gardening and working on home improvements.
Russell Tarca
Construction Manager
‘Tarcs’
Career
During his more than 27 years of construction industry experience, Russell has developed a broad skill base with a specialisation in delivering new builds and projects within occupied environments. Russell has demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly when leading and motivating large subcontractor teams. His attention to detail will ensure that a high-quality outcome is delivered regardless of the size of the project. Russell has been a key team member for numerous complex and award-winning projects at SHAPE, including the Adelaide Oval Bodyline Bar, Noarlunga Hospital Redevelopment, and Golden Grove High School.
Life
Russell enjoys watching his two daughters play sport and is a disappointed Crows supporter. He loves Asian food, but hates chilli, and has never had a cup coffee in his life.
David Wood
General Manager - QLD
'Woodsy'
Career
David has more than 20 years of experience across all sectors of the construction industry. Joining SHAPE in 2010 as a Site Manager and has since held several positions, including Project Manager, Project Director, Commercial Manager and now General Manager of SHAPE Queensland. David is passionate about building genuine stakeholder relationships and maintaining SHAPE’s renowned constructive culture across the Brisbane, Gold Coast and Townsville branches, ensuring successful project outcomes by motivating his teams to deliver unique and localised solutions across all projects.
Life
As an avid gym-goer, David begins most days with a workout. He loves water sports, such as surfing and jet skiing, and in 2012, was stung by an Irukandji jellyfish while on vacation with his family.
Daniel Marshall
Commercial Manager
'Marshall'
Career
Dan is a highly experienced construction professional with over 20 years’ experience in the industry, across a range of roles and disciplines, including design, project management, operations management and construction management. A highly capable leader, Daniel brings a wealth of knowledge to support SHAPE’s project teams in his role as Commercial Manager.
Life
Daniel is a proud father to two girls and a Groodle. He has a passion for all water sports and loves to keep fit in the pool and enjoys spending weekends and holidays with friends and family at the beach.
Mathew Kemp
Commercial Manager
‘Matt’
Career
Mathew is an experienced construction professional who has held senior management roles in well-recognised construction companies since 2004. He brings more than 30 years of diverse industry experience across the private and public sectors, including health, aged care, commercial, residential, education, emergency services, and community centres. Mathew also has extensive Design and Construction experience, from engaging consultants to running the design phase, construction through to completion, and client handover. His client focused approach has earnt him a long list of repeat clients.
Life
Mathew is a happily married father of three, who likes to stay healthy by hitting the gym and surfing at least three times a week. He loves traveling to surf destinations – and on one surf trip, him and his buddies got stuck in the Solomon Islands due to a cyclone.
Phillip Smith
Group Executive - EHSQ & IT
'Phil'
Career
Phillip has over 30 years’ experience in the building industry and holds trade, construction, strategic leadership and WHS qualifications. He is responsible for all aspects of Environment, Health, Safety and Quality (EHSQ) and IT, championing SHAPE’s safety-first culture using a progressive yet practical approach to project management systems. He was instrumental in transitioning the business to Procore project delivery system, oversaw the development of the industry-leading SMS safety app, and more recently, extended his focus to the Supply Chain and Commercial Risk functions. A member of the Asbestos & Hazmat Removal Contractors Association, Asbestos Education Committee and the OFSC Industry Reference Group, Phillip strongly advocates for asbestos awareness.
Life
Phillip is a Brisbane Broncos supporter, car enthusiast and lover of most outdoor activities. He has two sons, three grandsons and an extended family of pets that seem to arrive and never leave.
Gareth Simmons
Operations Manager
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.
Laura Edwards
Client Development Manager
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.
Tim Weihen
Project Director
'Tee Wee'
Career
Tim began his career with SHAPE in 2011 as a Building Cadet in the Sydney office. After working on one of SHAPE’s largest projects, Star Casino Sydney, he accepted a secondment to Brisbane where he has worked on various projects across all sectors including health, education, commercial office and hospitality. After living in London for over 2 years working on one of Europe’s largest Infrastructure projects, Crossrail, Tim returned to the SHAPE Brisbane Office where he is currently in the role of Project Director.
Life
Tim is a proud New South Welshman so has found the past 10 years since moving to Queensland extremely difficult around State of Origin time. Tim’s ideal day involves an early morning swim at the beach, followed by some sport (golf, tennis, cricket) and then a BBQ with family and friends.
Erin Oxley
Project Director
'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.
Scott Henderson
Project Director
'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.
Michael Crow
Project Director
‘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.
Lorcan Mc Carthy
Construction Manager
‘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.
Tom Sparkes
General Manager - ACT & TAS
'Sparkesy'
Career
Tom has been a dedicated leader since starting in our Adelaide office in 2009. Now, Tom leads our teams as General Manager of ACT & TAS. He has extensive knowledge and experience in contract management and has built a reputation as a problem solver with a calm and methodical approach to delivering complex projects within tight budgets and schedules. Tom is a constructive leader who excels at creating and maintaining relationships between all stakeholders while motivating his team to achieve successful project deliveries every time.
Life
Born into a family of Architects, Tom formed a passion for construction from an early age. Originally from Mildura, Victoria, he is an avid sports fan and a cult member of St Kilda Football Club. He enjoys travel, wine, and food, particularly cooking Italian cuisine, and staying active with his wife Danni and two dogs Lenny and Willow.
Brad Hammond
Operations Manager
‘Hamma, Sponge’
Career
A Canberra local, Brad started his career as a joiner before joining SHAPE in 2006 in site management. His focus became operations and safety, and he is now a senior leader in the ACT branch in this space. Client communication and satisfaction is Brad’s primary focus when working on any project, which is evident through his great client relationships. His detailed knowledge of SHAPE’s project delivery systems enables him to effectively manage the implementation of these systems to ensure a quality outcome for the client with respect to quality and work, health, safety, and environment (WHS&E).
Life
Brad winds down by getting outdoors and camping with family and friends. He considers himself a tech geek and an avid sports fan, following Formula 1 and Supercars religiously, while being a long-suffering Carlton supporter.
Mark Mikolajczak
Senior Commercial Manager
'Miko'
Career
Mark has been a part of SHAPE since 1995, starting as a Building Cadet. He is a knowledgeable member of the team, with a focus on the local market in Canberra. He has technical expertise in all aspects of the construction industry and is an effective manager who prioritises innovation, common sense, and planning. Mark has strong project and risk management skills, and a keen commercial sense.
Life
Mark is active in the Polish community in Canberra and enjoys sports, outdoor activities, and spending time with his family.
Brett Perrot
Construction Manager
'Pez'
Career
Brett started his career as an apprentice carpenter/joiner more than 32 years ago. During his career, he has worked on projects up to $750m in both the residential and commercial sectors. Prior to working at SHAPE, Brett spent 15 years with Lendlease where he worked all over Australia. He is a passionate builder and even built a pub in Essex while backpacking through Europe.
Life
Brett is now slowly renovating his own home in Canberra during his spare time. Brett loves fishing with the passion and would happily fish from a pothole if it was full of water. An outdoors person, he loves hiking or biking the Murrumbidgee River Corridor, kicking a footy with his son, and following the Canterbury Bulldogs.
Adam Benson
Construction Manager
'Beno'
Career
Adam has 28 years of experience in the construction industry, working with Tier 1 building firms. He has been a Construction Manager on major projects in the ACT, including the Alexander Maconochie Centre, Acton South ‘The Apartments’, ‘Nishi’, ‘Palko-Nibu’, and the Stromlo Leisure Centre. Adam prioritises safety on-site and leads the internal training group at SHAPE, teaching the team about buildability strategies, personnel development, and contract management.
Life
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his four kids, playing sports, and gardening. He also likes to ride his motorcycle around town for leisure.
Wayne Rowe
Project Director
‘Rowey’
Career
Wayne is a passionate and highly experienced construction professional with more than 40 years in the industry across a variety of sectors. He has a proven delivery history built on developing strong collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders. Utilising his experience, Wayne manages project teams to successfully deliver the works with a strong focus on safety, program, quality, and within budget and defect fee.
Life
Wayne is a sports fan who barracks for St Kilda, the Raiders, and the Brumbies. A lover of golf and travelling, his best travel advice is to book the golf course first then the accommodation.
Harry Bradford
Project Director
'Haz'
Work
Harry began his career in the construction industry in 2013 and joined SHAPE in 2017 as a Project Coordinator. Since then, he has contributed to projects across SHAPE’s Canberra, Melbourne, and Perth branches, bringing a broad and well-rounded perspective to each role.
Holding a Bachelor of Building and Construction Management from the University of Canberra, Harry has developed a strong interest in delivering projects within occupied environments and navigating complex building constraints. His commitment to quality and delivering on time has been recognised with industry awards, including the MBA VIC 2019 Award for Excellence in Fitout and the MBA TAS 2024 Award for Best Renovation/Fit-out ($1m–$5m).
Life
Away from work, Harry is an avid snowboarder, suffering Essendon supporter, and a proud dad. He enjoys keeping active and believes there’s no better exercise than ultimate frisbee. He also appreciates great food and travel, with Japan topping the list for its world-class snow, incredible dining, and their people’s devotion to their pursuits.
Jessie Braganza
Office Manager
Career
With 15 years of experience in consulting, contract management, and client services, Jessie keeps operations running smoothly as Office Manager. She’s a problem-solver, known for her attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple priorities in fast-paced environments. Jessie brings fresh energy, strong interpersonal skills, and a practical, hands-on approach to workplace management. She thrives in a team setting and is passionate about creating an efficient, well-organized office that supports both staff and clients.
Life
Originally from Queensland, Jessie loves traveling, scuba diving, and unwinding on sun-kissed beaches. On weekends, you’ll find her tackling DIY projects or spending time with her two young sons.
Nicholas Mills
General Manager - NT
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.
Nick Boulton
Project Director
Career
Nick has more than 33 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 trades 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, 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
Project Manager
Career
Letitia has more than 10 years’ experience in the construction industry. However, her interest in construction kicked off long before when she was a receptionist for an electrical company. During her career, she has gained experience in vacate refurbishments, large scale industrial construction, and new builds. Letitia prides herself in creating a positive environment for all involved with the project and enjoys finding solutions to new challenges to better herself as a construction professional. As Project Manager, Letitia assists in all aspects of head contract and subcontract administration, cost control, site management, and quality.
Life
Born in a remote town in the Kimberley, Letitia moved to Darwin when she was four. A bush girl at heart, she prefers camping to a luxury holiday and loves big camp oven cook ups with friends and an ice-cold beverage.
David Murphy
Estimator
‘Murphy’
Career
David is an experienced 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 me on his feet. He enjoys watching AFL, working around the house, camping, and travelling interstate to see family and friends.
David Wood
General Manager - QLD
'Woodsy'
Career
David has more than 20 years of experience across all sectors of the construction industry. Joining SHAPE in 2010 as a Site Manager and has since held several positions, including Project Manager, Project Director, Commercial Manager and now General Manager of SHAPE Queensland. David is passionate about building genuine stakeholder relationships and maintaining SHAPE’s renowned constructive culture across the Brisbane, Gold Coast and Townsville branches, ensuring successful project outcomes by motivating his teams to deliver unique and localised solutions across all projects.
Life
As an avid gym-goer, David begins most days with a workout. He loves water sports, such as surfing and jet skiing, and in 2012, was stung by an Irukandji jellyfish while on vacation with his family.
Paul Barnett
Regional Manager - Gold Coast
'Barney'
Career
Paul started in 2008 as a SHAPE Building Cadet and has worked through nearly every production role. After completing two short stints outside of SHAPE to gain experience with new builds and developments, he returned to the SHAPE Queensland team with a wealth of knowledge after delivering large and small projects in nearly every sector. Passionate about the Gold Coast and regional Queensland, Paul aims to continue growing a team focused on client satisfaction, quality, integrity and having fun.
Life
Barney is a proud husband and father of three who enjoys the simple things in life: live music, the outdoors (particularly at the beach), BBQs, cold beers, good friends, and an interesting book or podcast.
Laura Edwards
Client Development Manager
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.
Mathew Kemp
Commercial Manager
‘Mat’
Career
Mathew is an experienced construction professional who has held senior management roles in well-recognised construction companies since 2004. He brings more than 30 years of diverse industry experience across the private and public sectors, including health, aged care, commercial, residential, education, emergency services, and community centres. Mathew also has extensive Design and Construction experience, from engaging consultants to running the design phase, construction through to completion, and client handover. His client focused approach has earnt him a long list of repeat clients.
Life
Mathew is a happily married father of three, who likes to stay healthy by hitting the gym and surfing at least three times a week. He loves traveling to surf destinations – and on one surf trip, him and his buddies got stuck in the Solomon Islands due to a cyclone.
Leah Collins
Senior Estimator
Career
Leah joined SHAPE’s Sydney office as a Project Coordinator in 2014. She then moved over to the Estimating team and rose quickly to become Senior Estimator. When Leah and her family relocated to Queensland, she joined the SHAPE Brisbane team and is now based in the Gold Coast office. Leah brings a wealth of construction industry experience and has tendered for projects ranging from minor works to $100m. She also has experience working in Civil Engineering and Mining and holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Post Graduate Diploma of Property.
Life
Leah is a proud mum of two little boys. She now resides on the Gold Coast with her family, and you’ll usually find them at North Burleigh or Currumbin Sanctuary.
Michael Crow
Project Director
‘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.
Lorcan Mc Carthy
Construction Manager
‘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.
Michael Buddee
General Manager – VIC
'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.
Anita Brazzale
Commercial Manager, Bid & Strategy
'Brazzles'
Career
In her 25+ 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 but occasionally enjoys relaxing with a book or yoga session.
Natalie Boston
Preconstruction Manager
Career
Natalie has over 20 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.
Ben Mahmoud
Commercial Manager
'Benny'
Career
Ben started in the industry in 2011 after completing a Bachelor of Applied Science Construction Management at RMIT University. He gained experience in estimating and contracts administrating, before joining SHAPE Melbourne in 2014 as a Project Coordinator. Ben is now Commercial Manager, bringing a vast array of experience in projects ranging across education, government, commercial fitouts, sporting pavilions, and new builds. He is passionate about giving back to his community and finds it extremely rewarding to be involved with SHAPE’s CSR initiatives.
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.
Robert Hayes
Senior Commercial Manager
Career
A carpenter by trade, Rob has spent the last 15+ years with SHAPE, beginning as a Site Coordinator, and after several years switching over to the Project Management side. His love for any challenge has driven his passion for moving through and understanding different parts of the business, making him an ideal leader on any project. Rob’s extensive knowledge of the industry and construction risks allow him to foresee and mitigate risks to prevent or minimise any impact they may have on the projects outcome.
Life
While living in London, Rob discovered his passion for travel, and now lives by the mantra of booking his next adventure as soon as the last one finishes. His favourite travel destination is Africa, and he loves all things sport.
Luke Askew
Commercial Manager
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.
Hannah Hoang Le
Project Director
‘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.
Nick Boyd-Turner
Project Director
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.
Shevon De Alwis
Business Development Manager
'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.
Fergal Prunty
Operations Manager
'Ferg'
Career
With over 20 years in the industry, Fergal has gained a breadth of knowledge and developed strategies on 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 necessary resources required to deliver every project we undertake successfully. Fergal works closely with the production staff and site teams, developing tailored training sessions and creating initiatives to maintain 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.
Cameron McAndrew
Operations Manager
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.
Cherie Lancaster
Group Manager - People & Culture
Career
After completing a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Human Resources, Cherie landed a HR role within property and construction, and was hooked on the industry. Working as part of the People & Culture Team since 2009, Cherie looks after all things people, with her main purpose being to support the leaders to make SHAPE a great place to work. This means getting involved in recruitment, learning and development, leadership coaching, remuneration and benefits, and organisational culture.
Life
Cherie grew up in country NSW, and after completing study and working in the UK, she came home and settled in Melbourne. Cherie is a mum of three, who enjoys excellent coffee, great wine, good laughs, and holidays in the sun.
Aiden Barnes
Estimating Manager
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!
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.
Linden Denholm
Regional Manager - Newcastle
'Lindo, LD'
Career
Linden started his career as a Building Cadet with the SHAPE Victoria team, while completing a Master of Construction Management and Bachelor of Environments. Following his cadetship, Linden held various roles within the Melbourne branch, including Estimating Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Project Engineer and Project Manager. During his career, Linden has developed an open and honest approach to all aspects of construction, with a focus on understanding a client’s key drivers and how to best exceed them. His experience delivering multi-million-dollar projects, commitment to sustainability and passion for building a constructive workplace makes him the ideal candidate to head up SHAPE Newcastle and shape the city he loves.
Life
A Novocastrian, Linden grew up five minutes from the beach and loved every minute of it – despite the fact he still can’t surf. While living in Melbourne, he fell in love with AFL and is now a die-hard Geelong fan.
David Reid
Operations Manager
'Reidy'
Career
David began his career as a carpenter over 25 years ago and has been a valued SHAPE team member for 9 of them. 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. He loves team sport, especially league and union. David follows the Sharks, but his favourite team is his Oztag team – a bunch of old mates and their sons who play each week, all year round.
Damian La Rosa
General Manager - WA
Career
Damian is a trusted industry professional that brings a wealth of building and construction experience to the role of General Manager of WA. Since joining SHAPE as a cadet more than 20 years ago, Damian has gained vast experience and knowledge spanning a range of disciplines, from site to commercial management. With his ‘hands on’ approach, he has grown SHAPE Perth from $20M annual turnover to $70M, and to more than 45 people. Damian is passionate about delivering successful projects, mentoring, and developing the WA team, and maintaining SHAPE’s great culture.
Life
In his free time, Damian enjoys AFL, cooking and supports Fremantle. He believes in working ‘smarter not harder’.
Michelle Germano
Office Manager
'Mish'
Career
Michelle has been with SHAPE for more than 25 years. She is passionate about creating the perfect working environment and building a positive culture that values diversity and inclusion.
Life
Michelle helps run the local community AFL club, where she enjoys watching children, including her own, grow and develop their skills. She loves spending quality time with family and friends and looks forward to down time during the summer break. Most importantly, she adores her furbaby, Monty.
Anthony Scurria
Project Director
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.
Chris Slowe
Project Director
'Slowey'
Career
Chris’ passion for the construction industry is reflected in the way he manages his projects. Chris has a proven track record of delivering technically challenging, time-constrained projects. His extensive capabilities include overall strategic management, client liaison, budget management, and occupational health, safety & environmental (OHS&E) performance management. As Project Manager, his integrity and client focus ensure an enjoyable, successful experience for all parties concerned.
Life
Being from the UK, Chris has a unique sense of humour. He’s also an avid supporter of Huddersfield United, and can often be found with UK treats, which get the team’s attention.
Jodie Priestly
Business Development Manager
Career
Jodie has over 16 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 in 2022.
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.
Chris Rigden
Project Director
Career
Chris began his career as a builder’s labourer back in 2008 and has since had experience on client, builder, and developer sides. He also spent four years working in construction in the UK. Chris has fulfilled multiple roles project and site management, contract administration and quantity surveying across demolition, civils, refurb, heritage, fitout, and new build projects. This broad experience has given Chris extensive insight and knowledge of the construction industry.
Life
Chris is a hopeful West Coast Eagles fan and enjoys being in the ocean snorkelling, surfing, and kite surfing, spending time with friends, and running. His lifelong goal is to beat Jason Ngai in table tennis.
Jason Ngai
Estimating Manager
'Jaybo'
Career
Jason started his career at SHAPE in 2013, after completing his Construction Management and Economics degree at Curtin University. Since then, Jason has been an integral team member, leading the Estimating Team and supporting project teams throughout the project delivery. His extensive industry expertise and knowledge of SHAPE’s processes is invaluable in ensuring that offers are tailored to a client’s specific requirements. Having developed strong and lasting relationships with our network of subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants, Jason is also able to provide value engineering benefits that are passed onto our clients.
Life
Jason is the current ping pong champion of the Perth office. His favourite travel destination is the Blue Lagoon in Iceland, and he has a keen interest in both basketball and golf.
Yanik Sztor
Operations Manager
Career
As Operations Manager, Yanik has an active involvement in all WA projects. He has a breadth of knowledge gained within the Australian and UK construction industries. With over 25 years of experience as a registered builder, Yanik is technically competent and dedicated with a diverse range of skills spanning the entire construction and fit-out industry. He has site managed projects ranging from minor works to $20 million projects both throughout Australia and abroad. He’s quick to establish excellent working relationships with clients, consultants, and trades, making him an asset to any project.
Life
Born and raised in Scotland, Yanik’s name was supposed to be spelt with a J (Janik), however the hospital misspelt it with a Y.
Andrew Webb
SHAPE+ Manager
‘Webby’
Career
Andrew is a well-respected and highly experienced construction professional with more than 39 years in the industry. Having delivered many projects in occupied buildings, hospitals, educational facilities, and museums, he understands the importance of maintaining a safe work zone and minimising disturbance to operations. Believing open and honest communication is the key to a collaborative and smooth project delivery, Andrew ensures all stakeholders are informed throughout the entire project journey.
Life
Andrew is a proud husband and father, whose long list of hobbies includes scuba diving, flying planes, parachuting, mountain bike riding and fishing. He also loves boating and has completed the Avon Descent white water event through WA’s Avon and Swan Rivers seven times.
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.
Phillip Wicks
Group Executive - Commercial
'Phill/Wicksy'
Career
Phillip has 25 years of construction industry experience, working both in Australia and the UK. He joined SHAPE in 2006 as a Project Manager and has since held several positions, including General Manager of NSW. Phillip’s role supports state operations to progress the interests of SHAPE and its clients, ensuring the effective management of day-to-day operations as well as strategic endeavours. Phillip’s extensive project and financial management experience, combined with his successful track record of developing innovative solutions, guarantees the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Life
Phillip’s perfect day would include an early surf, a swim with the family, and a BBQ with friends. His favourite sporting team is the Canterbury Bulldogs.
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.
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.
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.
Steven Latham
Commercial Manager
'Latho'
Career
Steve has more than 20 years of project and contract management expertise in construction, fitout, and refurbishment projects in Sydney and London. He is skilled at leading large teams to deliver projects with unique technical, cost, and programme challenges, while ensuring a great customer experience for all stakeholders. Steve brings to SHAPE an extensive knowledge of design construct and traditionally procured projects, which have helped develop his collaborative approach to early contractor involvement (ECI) and construction management (CM) project deliveries.
Life
In his free time, Steve enjoys cycling, skiing, and scuba diving. He loves quiet weekends and having fun with his wife and young family in Sydney.
Osman Dincer
Commercial Manager
'Ossie'
Career
Osman has over 20 years of experience in the building industry, both in architecture and construction. As a Commercial Manager, he has led the delivery of award-winning refurbishment projects and Green Star fitouts. Osman was integral in establishing the SHAPE+ delivery model and preferred partnership program with subcontractors, which has helped deliver the best outcomes for SHAPE’s clients. He always applies his technical experience, creative problem-solving skills, and innovative ideas to SHAPE projects big and small, as well as being passionately involved in SHAPE’s charity initiatives.
Life
Ossie has four children, including twin daughters. He loves football (soccer) and enjoys fishing in his free time.
Stephanie Bombardiere
Executive Assistant, Business Support
'Steph'
Career
Steph began her career in Higher Education where she was responsible for compliance management, improving operational processes and implementing student management systems. In 2019, she entered the construction industry where her attention to detail and organisational expertise made her the perfect fit for the role of Receptionist at SHAPE Sydney. Steph has since worked on the Bid Team and is now Executive Assistant to the General Manager of NSW. Steph holds a Cert IV in Training & Assessment and a Diploma of Leadership & Management.
Life
Steph loves horse-riding, boxing and baking, though her toddler keeps her pretty busy these days! She takes every opportunity she can to travel and embarked on her first trip to Europe at just 17. She also loves spending time close to home by the northern beaches with her family.
Simon Kirby
Director of Business Development
'Kirbs'
Career
Simon has more than 23 years’ experience in senior project management, bid management, and sales and marketing in the construction industry. Since joining SHAPE in 2009, Simon has held various positions including the Manager of Client Solutions, Bid Manager, and Business Development Manager. In his current role as Director of Business Development, Simon takes responsibility for both commercial sales momentum and managing key relationships.
Life
Originally from England, Simon loves travelling and spending time with his family. His hobbies include rugby, skiing, surfing, and enjoying a good meal.
Luke Friel
Estimating Manager
'Frielsy'
Career
Luke brings more than 17 years of experience in the building and construction industry across all sectors of the Australian market. He has been an integral part of the SHAPE team since 2009, working across our Sydney, Perth, and Brisbane offices. As Estimating Manager, Luke leads the NSW Estimating team while ensuring a hands-on approach to developing and maintaining analytical knowledge of data from market forces and subcontractor input. He maintains excellent relationships with our trusted pool of subcontractors and always negotiates and obtains the best price for our clients. To ensure the budget stays on track throughout the project, Luke is involved from the ECI and pre-construction phase right through to construction.
Life
Luke has a love of mountain biking, squash, and the beach. Like every good Kiwi, his favourite sporting team is the All Blacks.
Steve Atkins
Project Director
Career
Steve has over 24 years of project and construction management experience in both Sydney and London. He has a proven track record of delivering projects that are both technically challenging and within tight time frames. Steve brings to SHAPE an extensive knowledge of early contractor involvement (ECI), construction management (CM) and managing contractor (MC) deliveries which have helped develop his robust set of client-focused design management skills. Steve strives to create a unified project team that will make the entire project life cycle process enjoyable and ensure that you will want to work with SHAPE again.
Life
Steve finds it hard to choose between London and Sydney and keeps bouncing back and forth. He is a big fan of football (not soccer) and a lifelong supporter of Liverpool. Steve’s favourite holiday destination is anywhere with snow.
Stewart McLeod
Operations Manager
Career
Stewart has worked in the construction industry for over 20 years. He started in the industry as a carpenter and has held positions such as a Site Manager, Senior Site Manager, Construction Manager, and now Operations Manager. Stewart is highly capable with complex construction projects in both high-end fitout along with heavy construction and complex services infrastructure. He joined SHAPE to drive the delivery of The Star Main Gaming Floor project which involved high-quality finishes, complex services and staging. Stewart’s cool and calm demeanour allows him to effectively manage large teams on very complex projects.
Life
Originally from New Zealand, Stewart loves summer, days at the beach, paddle boarding, ocean swimming, and the All Blacks. He enjoys travelling and seeing new places.
Sam Ciccia
Project Director
Career
Sam has been in the construction industry for more than 20 years and has considerable experience in delivering new build, complex external refurbishments, and fitout projects. Having owned his own business, he is mindful of client requirements and delivery standards to ensure all expectations are met. Delivering cladding projects in live environments across NSW, Sam has demonstrated his ability to coordinate contract obligations, lead project teams, and ensure the highest safety standards. He is a qualified carpenter and joiner.
Robin Patrick
Project Director
'Rob/Boy Wonder'
Career
With over a decade of industry experience, Rob has delivered more than $300m of complex construction, fitout, and refurbishment projects. Rob joined SHAPE in 2014 as a Project Engineer, progressing to Project Manager, Senior Project Manager and now Project Director. While at SHAPE, he has worked from start to finish with large clients such as the Rabobank, Allianz, Amazon, Ausgrid, and Salesforce.
Life
Rob loves all things boating, camping and fishing. His sporting team is the Manly Sea Eagles, and he is a proud dog dad.
Timothy Moore
Project Director
'Timmy'
Career
Following in his father’s footsteps, Tim studied architecture but quickly realised he preferred construction management to design. He joined SHAPE over a decade ago as a Building Cadet in South Australia and has vast experience in the construction industry with substantial knowledge in all forms of contract delivery. In 2017, Tim relocated to Sydney and is now a Project Director. Since his first big project as a Project Manager, where he successfully delivered 10 floors in 12 weeks, Tim has been characterised by his ability to efficiently coordinate the procurement of trades, contract administration, on site delivery, and stakeholder management.
Life
Tim follows ‘real footy’ (AFL), supporting the hapless Adelaide Crows. He was a drummer throughout his university days and considers himself an Italophile, who makes a mean Tagliatelle al Ragù for his wife.
Jonathan Rees
Regional Manager - TAS
'Jono'
Career
Jonathan has almost 20 years of industry experience combined with a hands-on trade background. He has an impressive and varied portfolio but is particularly skilled in delivering large-scale projects in complex live environments. In his role as Senior Project Manager, he has delivered large-scale projects for clients such as the Queensland Fertility Group and JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa. Jonathan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our growing SHAPE Tasmania team.
Life
Jonathan is originally from Wales and has been living in Australia for the last 16 years. He loves all things sport, particularly rugby union, and is a supporter of the Roosters and Sydney Swans. He is also a keen runner, having competed in ultra-marathons ranging from 50km-160km.
Tom Sparkes
General Manager - ACT & TAS
'Sparkesy'
Career
Tom has been a dedicated leader since starting in our Adelaide office in 2009. Now, Tom leads our teams as General Manager of ACT & TAS. He has extensive knowledge and experience in contract management and has built a reputation as a problem solver with a calm and methodical approach to delivering complex projects within tight budgets and schedules. Tom is a constructive leader who excels at creating and maintaining relationships between all stakeholders while motivating his team to achieve successful project deliveries every time.
Life
Born into a family of Architects, Tom formed a passion for construction from an early age. Originally from Mildura, Victoria, he is an avid sports fan and a cult member of St Kilda Football Club. He enjoys travel, wine, and food, particularly cooking Italian cuisine, and staying active with his wife Danni and two dogs Lenny and Willow.
Brad Hammond
Operations Manager
‘Hamma, Sponge’
Career
A Canberra local, Brad started his career as a joiner before joining SHAPE in 2006 in site management. His focus became operations and safety, and he is now a senior leader in the ACT branch in this space. Client communication and satisfaction is Brad’s primary focus when working on any project, which is evident through his great client relationships. His detailed knowledge of SHAPE’s project delivery systems enables him to effectively manage the implementation of these systems to ensure a quality outcome for the client with respect to quality and work, health, safety, and environment (WHS&E).
Life
Brad winds down by getting outdoors and camping with family and friends. He considers himself a tech geek and an avid sports fan, following Formula 1 and Supercars religiously, while being a long-suffering Carlton supporter.
Mark Mikolajczak
Senior Commercial Manager
'Miko'
Career
Mark has been a part of SHAPE since 1995, starting as a Building Cadet. He is a knowledgeable member of the team, with a focus on the local market in Canberra. He has technical expertise in all aspects of the construction industry and is an effective manager who prioritises innovation, common sense, and planning. Mark has strong project and risk management skills, and a keen commercial sense.
Life
Mark is active in the Polish community in Canberra and enjoys sports, outdoor activities, and spending time with his family.
Peta-Marie Matschoss
Business Development Manager
Career
With over 25 years in the construction industry, Peta-Marie excels in business development, marketing, and management. She is passionate about aligning strategy with purpose to create meaningful impact and was recognised with an Industry Collaboration Award for developing a training program for women facing employment barriers. Peta-Marie has a strong connection to the local community and a track record of identifying growth opportunities, securing major projects, and fostering long-term client relationships. Her expertise includes stakeholder engagement, ESG strategy, and high-level BID submissions.
Life
Peta-Marie loves travel, adventure, and trying new cuisines. After meeting her partner while travelling around Tasmania, she and her two cocker spaniels now call Hobart home. Outside of work, she enjoys time at her riverside shack and waterskiing with family and friends.
Fun fact: she’s a twin!
Diversity & Inclusion
Workplace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan
Reconciliation Action Plan
We are working to establish deeper, more meaningful relationships and create opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and businesses. We launched our first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in 2015, and having now achieved all the targets of our second RAP, we are planning to move to our next RAP.
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A Great Place to Work
Through the use of world-renowned culture and engagement measurement tools, SHAPE’s culture has consistently been rated as a positive one. To us, it’s a welcome recognition of the type of workplace we’ve worked so hard to create. We’re one of three Australian companies to receive the Cultural Excellence Achievement Award, marking our sixth year of sustaining our constructive workplace culture.
“SHAPE’s culture is one of the best in the industry. Since starting at SHAPE as a Cadet more than 10 years ago, I’ve always been supported and encouraged to reach my career goals while taking the time I need to raise my young family."
Nadim Abboud - Project Manager at SHAPE
A Career at SHAPE
