Our people are our most valuable asset.As consultants, we provide smart solutions which empower our clients, communities and colleagues to thrive.Our workforce consists of people with diverse cultures, backgrounds and skills. This diversity enriches our breadth of knowledge, capability and experience.We are skilled problem solvers that believe challenges are also opportunities.Our team live our values and actively contribute to the long-term success of our clients through:Integrity – our word matters and when we say we will deliver, we do.Courage – we push the boundaries and take risks to achieve innovative solutions.Creativity – we excel at creative, lateral thinking and make ideas a reality.Relationships – through collaboration we foster a culture of optimism and shared success.Sustainability – together we believe in creating to protect the environment in a safe and sustainable way.Accountability – we are committed to the environment, sustainability and safety.By being adaptable, dynamic and agile, we are committed to making a difference in this ever-changing world. Board of Directors Paul Hardy Chairman Read Bio Minimise Bio With more than 37 years experience in both national and global consulting industries, Paul has particular expertise in strategic planning and business development. Leading 12 successful mergers across China, Hong Kong, Africa and Australia.Paul has been recognised by Engineers Australia each year from 2009 to 2013 as one of the 100 most influential engineers in Australia. Janet Matton Non-Executive Director Read Bio Minimise Bio Janet has a talent for ensuring businesses embrace technology-enabled business model changes that both minimise strategic and operational risk and maximise business growth and return. Janet’s capabilities include the ability to work at both the strategic and detailed operational levels with a talent for developing strategic initiatives and translating them into operational success. Her vast experience encompasses strategic change programs, acquisitions and divestitures, large scale project management and leadership of large, complex teams. She has more than 20 years of senior, corporate management experience across multiple disciplines including Finance, HR, Strategy and IT and joined our Board in March 2019. Benita Husband CEO Read Bio Minimise Bio Benita has 20 years of experience working in professional services and the construction industry, Benita is recognised for her engaging leadership style, client focused outcomes, and guidance on aligning strategy with commercial success. Nicky Pollington Non-Executive Director Read Bio Minimise Bio Nicky joined pitt&sherry’s Board in October 2017. She brings practical leadership insight, a holistic future-focus and balanced direction in times of change. Nicky’s sound judgment, drawn from navigating complex projects, combined with her courage and passion for pitt&sherry’s vision makes her a vital Board member. Rob Casimaty Executive Director & Senior Principal Engineer Read Bio Minimise Bio Robert has 30 years’ experience in the design and implementation of civil infrastructure works. His expertise include assistance with feasibility studies of major utility services; design, documentation and project management of a wide variety of infrastructure utility works ranging from small scale bespoke solutions through to world scale projects. He has worked on projects throughout Australia, the Asia Pacific, Middle East and United Kingdom. Kate McDonald Transport Infrastructure Sector Lead Read Bio Minimise Bio Kate is a Chartered Engineer and Transport Planner with over 25 years’ experience in consulting and local government throughout Australia and London. Kate has excellent communication skills, as well as a talent for connecting people with ideas which has enabled her to deliver many complex, multidisciplinary projects in transport and infrastructure. As Transport Infrastructure Sector Leader, Kate provides direction and guidance on transport projects across pitt&sherry’s teams. Kate brings to the board her strong background in client management and general consulting. Jane Bailey Company Secretary Read Bio Minimise Bio Jane has extensive experience and a deep knowledge and understanding of corporate regulatory and company rules. She has held diverse roles, including 10 years in private practice as a legal practitioner and lecturer at various tertiary institutions, as well as experience in the private sector.As Company Secretary at pitt&sherry Jane is responsible for providing guidance on corporate governance so that our business operates in accordance with required statutory and legal provisions.In her role as Contracts Review Leader she is responsible for providing support and advice to assist with the review, negotiation and establishment of appropriate contractual and commercial arrangements for the business operations of the pitt&sherry.Jane is a strong team player with excellent organisational skills and an ability to clearly communicate complex sensitive information to stakeholders. Leadership Team Benita Husband CEO Read Bio Minimise Bio Benita has 20 years of experience working in professional services and the construction industry, Benita is recognised for her engaging leadership style, client focused outcomes, and guidance on aligning strategy with commercial success. David Finnigan General Manager of Operations Read Bio Minimise Bio David holds degrees in civil engineering and economics and has more than 25 years’ experience in providing client-focused consultancy services in engineering projects across the industrial, community services and transport infrastructure sectors in Australia.David has strategic and operational roles and responsibilities requiring collaboration with other pitt&sherry offices and strategy groups to provide a common cultural approach to doing business and pursuing the company’s overarching vision and strategy.David’s core capabilities have been developed through his work on significant and complex building, civil infrastructure, road, bridge, mining, processing and manufacturing projects, and he continues to hold senior leadership roles in major Tasmanian projects, acting as the pivotal point between designers, contractors and the client. David has spent a considerable portion of his professional career providing technical, contractual and commercial advice to clients, broadly involving the procurement and implementation of numerous infrastructure projects within Australia. Sarah Mills HR Manager Read Bio Minimise Bio Sarah has been an important part of pitt&sherry’s growth for over 17 years. Following a diverse range of roles, Sarah is now responsible for the management and delivery of the human resources functions across the whole company.Sarah contributes to the development of staff, whilst having a broad company-wide knowledge of all systems, processes and support services. Matt Hyatt Regional Manager - Victoria Read Bio Minimise Bio Matt has extensive experience across transport, industrial and water infrastructure projects through his varied leadership roles on significant transport and water industry infrastructure panels. He has a proven track record of success through collaboratively working within relationship driven teams. Whether business case preparation, multidiscipline design and management or creation of tenders, Matt delivers specialist knowledge and experience to deliver excellence in water, industrial and commercial projects. Andy Turner Regional Manager - Tasmania Read Bio Minimise Bio Andy is responsible for projects delivered in Tasmania across the industrial infrastructure, mining, food and beverage, and transport infrastructure markets.As Group Executive Tasmania, Andy uses his leadership skills and in-depth knowledge of the company’s resources and capabilities to create a unified delivery model across the state.Andy’s engineering experience includes six years in the United Kingdom as a geotechnical engineer in investigations and tunnel design, three years as the manager of pitt&sherry’s operations in Queensland, and fifteen years as manager of the Launceston office delivering industrial and civil engineering solutions, and support to the recovery initiative in Timor Leste. David Coe Manager - Technical Development and Risk Read Bio Minimise Bio David is a senior principal with over 35 years’ experience in the design and construction of civil/structural engineering projects associated with the design, rehabilitation and management of bridges. David is responsible for the delivery of key operational matters and strategic initiatives related to technical development and risk across the company’s technical disciplines.He has experience working within a large project team acting as the pivotal point between designers, contractors and the client. David is a nominated VicRoads Proof Engineer. What we do About Us Our Approach Our Team Careers History Awards & Recognition Affiliations Latest News pitt&sherry recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality Date February 24th 2021 Learn more Meet the team who deliver our creative solutions.
We have over 300 experts, meet some of them: Transport Infrastructure — Bridges Mudar Tayyem NSW Transport Leader Read Bio Minimise Bio Mudar is the NSW Transport Leader. He has over 22 years’ experience in civil engineering & transport. In the past few years, Mudar has helped successfully deliver many NSW transport projects including Flat Rock Creek Bridge Replacement, Ultimo Viaduct Bearing Replacement, Elouera Road and Kingsway Intersection Upgrade as well mega-projects such as the Dubai Metro. A talented leader, his passion is growing and developing teams that focus on delivering sustainable outcomes for clients. Irene Scott VBU Bridge Leader Read Bio Minimise Bio Irene Scott is a Bridges and Structures Principal Engineer and has 20 years’ experience in bridge design in the areas of investigation, assessment and design. She has experience with the management of structures design teams across a diverse range of civil engineering structures in Australia and overseas. Chris Morton Principal Bridge Engineer Read Bio Minimise Bio Chris has 15 years’ experience covering a broad range of bridge engineering activities including inspections, load rating, load testing, rehabilitation/strengthening design, concept/detailed design, proof engineering, hold point inspections, feasibility studies, cost estimates, cost-benefit analysis, community consultation, writing reports, specifications and management plans. Richard Cassidy Principal Engineer Bridges / Structures Read Bio Minimise Bio Richard has 18 years’ experience as a civil/structural engineer, with a focus on structural analysis and design (including bridge design). His experience in bridge engineering, includes the design of new structures, load and condition assessment of existing structures, and network wide assessment for heavy vehicle permits. His experience in structural design includes the design of residential and commercial structures including hotels, car parks and supermarkets. Ben Hart Principal Bridge Engineer Read Bio Minimise Bio Ben has 20 years’ experience in civil and structural engineering, specialising in the design, assessment, contract administration and asset management of transport infrastructure for road and rail bridges.As an experienced pitt&sherry group leader and manager in transport projects and management, Ben embraces both simple and complex projects. Ben is skilled at the process and delivery of technical tasks, whilst effectively communicating to all project stakeholders with both technical and non-technical backgrounds. David Coe Manager - Technical Development and Risk Read Bio Minimise Bio David is a senior principal with over 35 years’ experience in the design and construction of civil/structural engineering projects associated with the design, rehabilitation and management of bridges. David is responsible for the delivery of key operational matters and strategic initiatives related to technical development and risk across the company’s technical disciplines.He has experience working within a large project team acting as the pivotal point between designers, contractors and the client. David is a nominated VicRoads Proof Engineer. View by Sector Transport Infrastructure Maritime and Coastal Airports Bridges Road and Rail Temporary works Utilities Industrial and Manufacturing Manufacturing & Processing Mining Underground Energy & Environment Environmental Services Energy Efficiency