2027 TA Fellows

Alexis is a Senior Estimator with BMD with 10 years’ experience across transport, water, renewable energy and broader civil infrastructure in Australia and the Philippines. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and is a Licensed Professional Civil Engineer in the Philippines.

She specialises in estimating, cost planning, risk and tender strategy, and has worked on major road, bridge, water and energy projects. In her current role, Alexis leads estimating activities, supports tender reviews and helps develop less experienced team members across BMD’s estimating function.

Having worked across two countries, Alexis brings a practical and adaptable perspective to infrastructure delivery. She is particularly interested in how estimating and preconstruction can support better decision-making, productivity and value for money across the transport sector.

Anna Burke is a Senior Environmental Advisor at Gamuda Engineering Australia. She brings over eight years of experience across major infrastructure and civil construction projects. Her background spans both tender and delivery phases on major projects such as Westconnex, Suburban Rail Loop, Coffs Harbour Bypass and now Sydney Metro.

Throughout her career, Anna has developed experience in managing complex, requirement heavy and high-enviro risk construction scopes, including sensitive waterway works and critical project start-up approvals. She particularly enjoys problem solving within fast-paced environments and with multi-disciplinary teams, aiming to deliver practical, cost-effective and high-quality environmental outcomes.

Outside of work, Anna stays active and creative through her love for cooking, bushwalking, camping, reading and anything in the ocean.

Brad is a Chartered Civil Engineer with more than 15 years of experience in the transport sector across both the public and private industries. Throughout his career, he has held leadership, project management, and engineering roles, developing a unique perspective that combines client-side insight with consultant delivery expertise.

Recognised for his exceptional attention to detail and effective communication skills, Brad has built a reputation for delivering quality outcomes on complex transport infrastructure projects while successfully managing multidisciplinary teams, contractors, government and community stakeholders. His ability to translate complex technical challenges into practical solutions, foster collaboration, and maintain alignment between strategic objectives and project delivery has consistently contributed to successful project outcomes. Passionate about developing people and building enduring relationships, Brad combines technical excellence, leadership, and clear communication to deliver infrastructure solutions that create lasting value for clients, communities, and road users.

Cadeyrn Douglas is a Chartered Professional Geotechnical Engineer and Technical Director with Mott MacDonald, with more than 18 years of experience delivering major transport and infrastructure projects across Australia. He leads Mott MacDonald’s geotechnical practice in Queensland and has held technical leadership roles on major rail and infrastructure projects including The Wave, Suburban Rail Loop and Queensland Rail station accessibility upgrades.

His experience spans geotechnical design, risk management and multidisciplinary project delivery, with a particular focus on addressing complex ground conditions and technical challenges.

Cadeyrn is passionate about developing people, strengthening technical capability and working collaboratively across disciplines to deliver practical solutions to complex transport and infrastructure challenges.

Callum Hughes is Egis’ Rail Lead for Queensland and a Chartered Civil Engineer with 15 years’ experience across Australia and the United Kingdom. Callum leads the strategic growth, technical leadership and performance of Egis’ Queensland rail capability, while also providing senior leadership on complex transport programs including the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program. Callum’s experience spans multidisciplinary rail and infrastructure delivery, design and construction, program management, engineering assurance and Independent Certification. A strong advocate for integrated transport and developing future leaders, Callum is passionate about bringing disciplines together to solve complex transport challenges and creating opportunities for emerging professionals to grow.

Cody Logan is a Chartered Civil Engineer with over 15 years of experience delivering major transport infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand. As Area Manager at John Holland working on the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 Enabling Works Bridge over Parramatta River, he leads the delivery of a landmark transport connection that will support future growth through enhanced light rail, bus and active transport links across Western Sydney.

Throughout his career, Cody has contributed to the successful delivery of some of Australasia’s most significant transport infrastructure projects. His experience spans bridges, tunnels, civil works, and ground engineering, with leadership roles across road and rail projects including the M7-M12 Integration Project, Sydney Gateway Project, Sydney Metro City and Southwest, NorthConnex, the Waterview Tunnel, and the Christchurch Earthquake Rebuild. This breadth of experience has provided him with a deep understanding of infrastructure delivery across the entire project lifecycle, from planning and design through to construction and handover.

Known for his collaborative leadership style, Cody excels at building high-performing teams and bringing diverse stakeholders together to solve complex challenges. He is passionate about developing people, fostering strong safety cultures, and creating environments where innovation and continuous improvement can thrive. His ability to combine technical expertise with practical leadership has enabled him to consistently deliver successful outcomes in demanding operational environments.

Beyond project delivery, Cody is committed to the future of the transport industry and the development of emerging leaders. Through the Transport Australia Fellowship Program, he aims to broaden his strategic leadership capability, strengthen connections across the sector, and contribute to shaping a more connected, sustainable and innovative transport network for Australia.

Danielle is a Project Management Professional-certified, RPEQ-qualified engineer and transport leader with more than 13 years’ experience professional experience and 8 years’ delivering complex transport infrastructure across Australia. As AECOMs Sunshine Coast Transport Lead, she brings experience spanning rail, transit, roads and highways, and transport planning giving her a broad perspective on how transport investment can shape communities, support economic growth, and respond to changing needs. Danielle remains actively involved in project delivery, including depot conversions to enable the Transport for NSW Zero Emission Bus program and key projects in the North Coast region. She combines project delivery expertise with strategic leadership, and loves bringing together diverse disciplines and teams to solve complex transport challenges.

Dean Nealon is a Technical Director and Team Leader at GHD, leading major transport infrastructure projects while guiding a team of senior engineers and technical directors across New South Wales and the ACT. With 14 years of experience through a varied background, Dean brings a broad perspective to industry challenges. He is passionate about improving road safety, enabling active and public transport, and delivering infrastructure more efficiently. Through projects including Picton Road and the Hume Motorway Interchange, Homebush Bay Drive and Australia Avenue, Badgerys Creek Road upgrade and major active travel initiatives in the ACT, Dean has developed a strong interest in shaping safer, more sustainable, and better-connected communities. Alongside project delivery, he has most recently been a key driver in national business and capability initiatives aimed at strengthening GHD’s transport delivery across Australia and New Zealand.  He aspires to become a trusted industry advisor influencing the future of transport across Australia.

Dylan is an Associate and bridge engineer at Aurecon with more than 13 years’ experience delivering major transport infrastructure projects across Australia. His career spans the design and delivery of complex road and rail infrastructure, including the West Gate Tunnel and the Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal Projects in Melbourne. He currently leads the design of a rail viaduct over the Bruce Highway as part of The Wave, Queensland’s new rail connection to the Sunshine Coast.

Dylan combines technical leadership with a strong focus on people, collaboration, and practical project delivery. He has led engineering teams and actively mentors engineers at different stages of their careers. He is particularly interested in delivering more durable, sustainable infrastructure with stronger whole-of-life outcomes and turning emerging research and innovation into practical improvements in project delivery and asset performance.

Through the Transport Australia Fellowship, Dylan is keen to broaden his perspective beyond technical project delivery, strengthen his strategic leadership capability, and build relationships across the wider transport sector.

Dr. Fatima Kamali is a Senior Researcher in the Research and Future Mobility team at Transmax, a leading provider of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) software. Her work informs the development of next-generation ITS solutions through research into technology and service ecosystems, with a focus on the human and organisational factors that shape transport innovation.

Combining academic research experience with applied industry practice, Fatima uses mixed-methods research and service design to explore complex challenges at the intersection of policy, operations, product development and technology. Her work focuses on understanding the conditions needed to move emerging transport technologies from technical feasibility and trials to broader adoption, operational integration and real-world impact.

Georgia Voura is a Sustainability Manager at Seymour Whyte, where she works with project teams to integrate sustainability into the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure. Her work focuses on translating sustainability requirements into practical solutions that reduce carbon emissions, improve resource efficiency and deliver better project outcomes.

Georgia has delivered leading Infrastructure Sustainability ratings across major infrastructure projects and, alongside her technical work, champions initiatives that promote opportunities for women entering the industry. Georgia is passionate about finding practical ways to accelerate sustainability across the transport sector, particularly through early collaboration, smarter procurement and innovative construction practices. She aims to help shape an infrastructure sector that delivers better environmental outcomes while balancing project cost, program and constructability constraints

Jacob Dawes is a senior infrastructure and operations leader with a background in civil engineering, business management, and supply chain leadership. He currently serves as Divisional Manager – Surfacing and Production at Fulton Hogan, where he oversees more than $160 million in manufacturing and contracting operations across South Australia, with a strong focus on safety, quality, commercial performance, and team capability.

Across his career, Jacob has built a reputation for leading large, high-performing teams, improving profitability, and delivering complex infrastructure projects in challenging market conditions. Before joining Fulton Hogan, he held a range of leadership roles with COLAS Australia Group, including Spray Seal State Manager NSW and Contracting Manager, where he managed multimillion-dollar business units, strengthened client relationships, and drove operational and cultural improvement.

He holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil, Honours), combining technical expertise with strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and people leadership. Jacob is particularly recognised for his ability to build trust, develop talent and create practical business improvements that deliver sustainable growth.

James Crewe is the National Environment and Sustainability Manager for McConnell Dowell’s Australian Business Unit. James brings a wealth of environmental and sustainability management experience, having spent 15 years working in transport, civil, marine, and utility construction.

James has a passion for integrating proactive environment and sustainability practises into the full lifecycle of projects. He is an advocate for use of recycled materials and carbon reduction of the business, contributing to the businesses Horizon 2030 strategic plan. James has also lead the carbon inventory development and assurance for the first round of reporting for ASRS for the Aveng Group (McConnell Dowell’s parent company).

James leads a highly skilled Environment and Sustainability team who contribute to proactively managing environment and sustainability risks and opportunities across projects.

Jamie Carroll is an infrastructure and operations leader with more than 20 years’ experience across safety-critical services, asset maintenance, operational transformation, and project delivery. As Project Director for Ventia’s Transurban Queensland Network Incident Response & Maintenance contract, Jamie leads a complex operational environment spanning operations, maintenance, safety, asset performance, commercial management, and client outcomes.

Jamie is passionate about closing the gap between strategic intent and practical execution. He has a particular interest in how stronger connections between people, assets, technology, and commercial frameworks can deliver safer, more resilient, and higher-performing transport networks. His leadership approach centres on translating complexity into clarity, developing capable leaders and building the organisational capability and effective control environment needed for sustainable performance.

Through the Transport Australia Fellowship, Jamie is looking to broaden his perspective from major contract leadership toward enterprise and industry-level leadership, strengthening his ability to influence strategy, lead across organisational boundaries and contribute to the future of transport. He is particularly interested in learning from leaders across different modes and jurisdictions while sharing the practical perspective gained from operating and maintaining critical road infrastructure.

Jo O’Brien is a Chartered Principal Civil Engineer, Queensland Transport Market Lead for WGA and a passionate advocate for great infrastructure. With experience delivering transport and civil infrastructure projects across Australia, Jo brings a collaborative approach, positive energy, strategic thinking and just the right amount of coffee-fuelled determination to every project.

Kavan is the Head of People, Capability and Inclusion for the Eastern Freeway – Burke to Tram Alliance, one of Victoria’s major transport infrastructure projects.

As a member of the Alliance’s senior leadership team, she leads a broad portfolio spanning Employee Relations, People Operations and Experience, Industry Capability and Inclusion, Organisational Development. Working across a complex alliance environment, Kavan plays a key role in shaping workforce strategy, supporting business performance and helping leaders navigate the people and organisational challenges that come with delivering major infrastructure.

Kavan is also a member of Laing O’Rourke’s national People leadership team, contributing to broader people strategy and priorities across the business.

At the heart of Kavan’s approach is a belief in the importance of building strong relationships, bringing people together and creating environments where individuals and teams can thrive. She values trust, collaboration and open conversations, and believes these are fundamental to effective leadership and achieving great outcomes.

Passionate about the future of work, Kavan is particularly interested in how the transport and infrastructure industry can evolve to attract and retain talent, develop the next generation of leaders and create more inclusive and sustainable careers. She believes that great project outcomes depend just as much on the people and relationships behind them as they do on the infrastructure being delivered.

Laura is a Senior Project Engineer with McConnell Dowell and has more than 10 years’ experience delivering complex civil and transport infrastructure projects, particularly within live and constrained environments. She has developed broad capability across project delivery, construction planning, constructability, staging and stakeholder coordination, complemented by a collaborative approach to team leadership. Her practical, solutions-focused perspective is underpinned by experience across road, rail and marine infrastructure.

Through the Transport Australia Fellowship, Laura looks forward to broadening her industry perspective, building meaningful connections across the sector and continuing to develop as a leader within the transport industry.

Leenah Ali-Lavroff is the Tasmania Transport Market Lead and a Principal Traffic Engineer at WGA, An AtkinsRéalis Company. She works across transport planning, traffic engineering, strategic business cases and infrastructure advisory, delivering projects for local and state government, as well as private sector clients throughout Tasmania.

Leenah believes transport is far more than simply moving people from A to B. She sees transport as freedom, independence and opportunity. It enables people to access employment, education and healthcare, supports recreation and healthy lifestyles, and creates opportunities for communities to connect. Whether it is a child learning to ride a bike, someone catching a bus to work, or an older person maintaining their independence, Leenah believes transport plays a fundamental role in improving quality of life. This philosophy underpins her PhD research, which explores how public transport can become more accessible for people who are traditionally underserved by existing transport systems.

As Chair of Young IPWEA Tasmania, Leenah is passionate about developing the next generation of engineers through mentoring, industry engagement and knowledge sharing. She looks forward to contributing a regional perspective while learning alongside fellow transport leaders through the 2027 Transport Australia Fellowship.

Luisa Piacere is an Area Manager with ACCIONA, bringing over 13 years of experience delivering major transport and civil infrastructure projects across south-east Queensland and regional communities.

Currently working on The Wave (Rail) Stage 1 project, Luisa is responsible for the design and construction development interface for five critical rail and road structures to be delivered within a highly constrained corridor. This requires Luisa to balance safety, geotechnical, environmental, cultural heritage, stakeholder and commercial considerations while influencing project planning, delivery strategy and procurement decisions. Responsible for leading a team of engineers, Luisa is also working closely with clients, designers, contractors and suppliers to foster collaboration, accountability, professional growth and a strong safety culture on The Wave project.

Drawing on her firsthand experience across major projects, Luisa is passionate about helping the industry deliver growing infrastructure demands despite increasing workforce constraints. She believes digital engineering, automation and greater design standardisation offer significant opportunities to improve productivity, reduce complexity and allow engineers to focus their expertise on solving complex problems and delivering better project outcomes.

Mahtab is a Design Manager with more than eight years experience on major infrastructure projects in Sydney such as Sydney Light Rail and More Trains More Services. Her roles have given her a wide range of experience in design and CPS management, stakeholder management, configuration management, systems and safety assurance and team management. She has extensive experience in handling difficult and time sensitive issues while ensuring everyone in the team is on board and is collaborating for a successful project delivery. She is of Mechanical Engineering background and in addition to that, have a Certificate IV in Business Administration, a Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership, and a Diploma in Human Resource Management.

Monica is a Technical Director and Team Lead within Mott MacDonald’s Systems Engineering, Integration and Operations team in Victoria. A Chartered Systems Engineer with more than 10 years of experience across the transport sector, she specialises in systems engineering, system integration, requirements management, assurance, and operational readiness for complex, multidisciplinary transport programs.

Throughout her career, Monica has successfully embedded systems engineering principles into major transport projects, ensuring complex technical, operational, and stakeholder requirements are translated into practical, deliverable outcomes. She has led diverse technical teams and worked closely with clients, operators, design teams, and delivery partners to support projects through the full lifecycle, from concept development through to commissioning and operations.

Monica’s experience spans rail, bus rapid transit, and broader transport infrastructure programs, bringing a pragmatic and scalable approach that tailors systems engineering solutions to project complexity and client needs.

She is recognised for her ability to build strong relationships, align diverse stakeholder groups and foster collaborative, high-performing teams that consistently deliver successful project outcomes. Passionate about developing people and advancing the transport industry, Monica combines technical excellence with strong leadership and communication skills, enabling both her teams and her clients to navigate complexity with confidence and achieve lasting project success.

Nick is a Section Manager for Georgiou Group, currently leading the delivery of the structural works for the Reid Highway Interchanges project in Western Australia. Nick has worked for Georgiou Group for over 13 years and throughout that time has gained key experience in the planning and delivery of Main Roads Projects in alliance, design and construct and construct only Contracts, with strong experience in various bridge construction (which suits his surname). Furthermore, experience in the management of engineered precast elements including Prestressed Bridge Beams, Panels, Engineered Products and Infrastructure Products.

As Operations Manager for Symal Infrastructure’s Southern Region, Nick plays a critical leadership role across our Victorian, New South Wales and South Australian operations. He is responsible for overseeing project delivery performance, operational improvement, financial outcomes, business development support and the ongoing development of our people and systems. He also provides strategic oversight across key support functions including OHSEQ, procurement, survey, asset management and construction finance.

Over more than a decade with Symal, Nick has demonstrated exceptional growth as a leader. His ability to balance commercial performance, operational excellence and people leadership has made him a highly respected member of our senior leadership team. He has successfully led complex project teams, implemented operational improvements that support business growth.

What sets Nick apart is his commitment to people. He is passionate about creating positive workplace cultures, supporting employee wellbeing and developing future leaders. He understands that the long-term success of our industry depends on attracting and retaining diverse talent and creating environments where people

Omaid is a civil Construction Manager with experience delivering major transport and infrastructure projects across Australia and the United Kingdom. Currently working with Acciona Geotech, he has led complex project scopes for Tier 1 contractors from planning and design development through to construction delivery. Recognised for his collaborative leadership style and ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, Omaid is committed to driving innovation, improving project outcomes, and contributing to the future of Australia’s transport infrastructure.

Pieter van Vreden is an Associate and transport infrastructure leader at Arup Auckland, with engineering experience across New Zealand, the Pacific, Australia and Africa. A Chartered Professional and International Professional Engineer, he has led multidisciplinary teams across major road, rail, station, aviation, and civil infrastructure programmes. His experience spans project leadership, project and design management, civil engineering, technical assurance and construction-phase delivery. Key projects include Northland Corridor Stage 1 Independent Reviewer, City Rail Link CPS Design Manager for Civil, Structural and Urban Design across three stations, and Project and Design Manager for Rosedale Bus Station, Air New Zealand Hangar 4, and Solomon Islands Provincial Airfields Programme which included the upgrading of five airports across the Pacific.

Pieter is recognised for leading teams to delivery practical solutions, managing complex interfaces and helping clients and contractors resolve technical, commercial and operational challenges. He is also focussed on resilient, lower-carbon infrastructure and brings a collaborative, delivery-focused approach to shaping transport outcomes across New Zealand and the wider region.

Quintin Smith is a Design Manager at BildGroup, with 19 years of experience spanning contractor, design consultant, and client-side roles across civil and building construction. Having worked across Africa and now Australia, Quintin brings a practical, cross-sector perspective that informs how he approaches every project.

At BildGroup, Quintin leads design management across a diverse portfolio including major Victorian road upgrades, defence infrastructure, and data centre civil works. He is passionate about reigniting the engineering spark in young professionals and is already mentoring the next generation of design managers at BildGroup.

Reid Merriman is a Melbourne-based Senior Engineering Manager with CPB Contractors, with extensive experience delivering major transport infrastructure projects across Victoria. His career has spanned the full project lifecycle, from planning, optioneering and reference design development through to detailed design, construction delivery, assurance, completions and handover.

Having worked on projects including North East Link, the Level Crossing Removal Program, Melbourne Airport Rail, Metro Tunnel Project and the West Gate Tunnel Project, Reid has held roles as Design Manager for reference design development, Engineering Director through detailed design and Quality & Completions Manager through project completion and handover. This breadth of experience has provided him with a strong understanding of how decisions made during planning and design influence delivery, completions and long-term operational outcomes.

Reid is passionate about improving the way transport projects are planned, designed and delivered. He believes streamlined processes, smarter use of technology and greater early collaboration between project parties can improve productivity and deliver better outcomes for clients and communities.

Sam Foster is a transport and infrastructure leader with over 20 years of experience across consulting and client-side roles. As the WA Roads & Civil Team Lead at WSP, he leads a multidisciplinary team delivering road, bridge and civil infrastructure projects across metropolitan, regional and remote Western Australia. Sam combines project governance and commercial management with a strong commitment to mentoring, workforce development and creating pathways for emerging and Indigenous transport professionals. As a volunteer fire brigade Captain, Sam also brings a community-focused perspective to his leadership. He is passionate about developing future transport leaders, strengthening industry collaboration and delivering infrastructure that creates meaningful benefits for communities.

I am a passionate and driven Senior Project Engineer, with over 10 years in the construction industry delivering significant road, bridges and structure project throughout NSW. I have recently been involved in the construction of Mulgoa Road Upgrade Stage 2 and the delivery of the M12 motorway central section.

I have a strong technical background centred on construction and have worked on a broad range of disciplines across multiple projects. I have excellent communication skills and am driven to improve collaboration within the construction industry, pushing for better and more sustainable delivery outcomes for contractors and clients.

Shailan (Shai) is a Practice Director and accredited Project Director with over 13 years of experience delivering complex rail signalling, train control and telecommunications projects across Australia, New Zealand and the UK.

Having worked across the full project lifecycle, from business cases and strategic planning through to delivery and operational handover, Shai turns ambitious ideas into practical outcomes. He is particularly interested in how digital innovation, and smarter systems integration can shape the next generation of rail networks as the industry responds to growing demands for harmonisation, reliability and performance.
What drives Shai is the people behind the projects. Known for his collaborative leadership and clear communication, he brings together diverse perspectives, recognises individual strengths to build teams where people feel empowered to do their best work. He is passionate about diversity and inclusion, believing the best outcomes come from embracing different experiences and challenging conventional thinking.

Shai leads multidisciplinary teams and works with clients and global technology suppliers to navigate complex engineering challenges, competing priorities and interdependent risks. He believes successful projects are built on strong relationships, practical thinking and a shared commitment to lasting value for clients and communities.

Siavash is a senior transport leader with more than fifteen years’ experience in the Australian transport and infrastructure industry. As a Group Leader at Stantec, he leads multidisciplinary teams of engineers, planners and modellers who plan and deliver major road and transport projects, from early strategy and business case through to detailed design and delivery. Siavash is passionate about creating safe, efficient and people-focused transport systems, and he thrives on bringing diverse disciplines together to solve complex challenges.

He is known for his collaborative leadership and his commitment to developing people. Siavash enjoys mentoring colleagues and building high-performing teams where every member can grow, and he continually seeks new ways to strengthen his own skills and those of the people around him.

His expertise spans strategic and integrated transport planning, traffic modelling, corridor and congestion studies, options analysis and business case development. Siavash pairs strong technical judgement with a commercial and strategic mindset, which lets him build lasting client partnerships and deliver practical solutions that shape the future of how Australia moves.

Spiro Karydas is a Project Manager with John Holland, currently leading the completion and close-out of the Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 project, one of Queensland’s most significant transport infrastructure investments. With more than 14 years of experience across transport, water, rail, and major civil infrastructure projects in Australia and the United Kingdom, Spiro has built a reputation for delivering complex projects while fostering collaboration between diverse stakeholder groups.

Throughout his career, Spiro has progressed from Graduate Engineer to Project Manager, contributing to a broad range of major infrastructure projects including Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3, the Gold Coast Seaway Long Term Recycled Water Release Plan, High Speed 2 in London, the Norwich Northern Distributor Road,  Malabar Wastewater Treatment Plant PARR upgrades, Googong Water Recycling Plant, and the Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal Stockyard. This diverse experience has provided him with a unique understanding of the full project lifecycle, from planning and design through construction, commissioning, stakeholder management, and project close-out.

A civil engineer by background, Spiro holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from Queensland University of Technology and has developed extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams, managing complex interfaces, and resolving project challenges in highly constrained environments. His current role involves stakeholder alignment, conflict resolution, project governance, and the development of completion and modification documentation to facilitate project commissioning and operational readiness.

Spiro is passionate about leadership, organisational culture, and improving the way infrastructure projects are delivered. He believes the best project outcomes are achieved when technical excellence is combined with strong relationships, clear communication, and a commitment to collaboration across organisations and communities. Through the Transport Australia Fellowship Program, he is looking forward to expanding his leadership capability, learning from industry peers, and contributing to discussions that will help shape the future of Australia’s transport infrastructure sector.

Stephanie is an Associate Civil Engineer and BG&E’s Brisbane Transport Lead, with more than 14 years of experience in the industry across the UK and Australia. She leads multidisciplinary teams to deliver quality infrastructure projects from planning through to detailed design. Her technical experience spans civil design, drainage design, PUP design and sustainability. This breadth of experience gives her a holistic understanding of project requirements and enables her to identify key risks and challenges early in the project lifecycle.

Stephanie is inspired by the people she works with and leads. She takes a people-focused approach to leadership, values collaboration and is committed to continuous professional growth and staff retention.

Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her boys, travelling and going on food adventures.

Thomas Meldrum is a Chartered Civil Engineer and engineering leader with more than 15 years of experience delivering major transport and renewable energy infrastructure projects across Australia and the UK. As General Manager – Engineering at Hullcon, he leads multidisciplinary teams responsible for the planning, design and delivery of complex infrastructure projects, while driving technical excellence, governance and business growth.

Throughout his career, Thomas has led multidisciplinary teams on major road, rail and energy developments, bringing together technical excellence, strategic thinking and practical project delivery. He is passionate about developing future engineering leaders, strengthening collaboration across sectors, and delivering infrastructure that creates lasting value for communities and industry

Violet Shi is the Corporate Finance Manager for Australia and New Zealand at Ferrovial, a leading global infrastructure company. She has built her career across both major project and corporate finance roles within the transport and infrastructure sector.

Prior to joining Ferrovial’s corporate finance team, Violet worked on several significant Australian transport and social infrastructure projects, including the Sydney Metro West project, and the Northern Beaches Hospital Road Network Enhancement Project. Through these roles, she developed extensive experience in financial management, project controls, forecasting, governance and strategic decision-making for complex infrastructure programs.

In her current role, Violet leads corporate finance activities across Australia and New Zealand, supporting business performance, financial planning and organizational growth. She is passionate about infrastructure, leadership development and fostering collaboration across the transport industry. Through the Transport Australia Fellowship, she looks forward to broadening her industry perspective and contributing to the future of integrated and sustainable transport networks.