Ben Tart

Ben is a Registered Surveyor with a strong background in managing large scale surveying projects across development and infrastructure. His experience includes cadastral surveys, subdivision developments, rural surveying and complex control surveys across regional and remote areas.

Ben has delivered detail and boundary surveys for a wide range of clients, including local councils, and has contributed to major infrastructure projects such as the Pacific Highway Upgrade through cadastral acquisition surveying. His experience spans both cadastral and engineering surveying, enabling him to support projects from early planning through to construction and completion.

He also has experience in the delivery and project management of strata and community title developments, overseeing survey requirements across small to mid scale projects. Ben has worked extensively across New South Wales, supporting a diverse range of residential, development and infrastructure projects.

With strong technical capability and practical field experience, Ben is proficient in a range of surveying equipment and software, including Trimble and Topcon instruments, AutoCAD, Magnet Office, 12D and Global Mapper. His combination of technical knowledge, project management experience and attention to accuracy supports the delivery of reliable and high quality surveying outcomes.

Outside of work, Ben enjoys experiencing the culture and greenery of the Northern Rivers and is a self confessed Test match cricket tragic. He is also involved in volunteer work through his local church, including supporting initiatives that provide food hampers to people in need.

Jonathan Terry

Jonathan is a civil engineer and design leader with more than 12 years’ experience delivering infrastructure and land development projects across NSW. His work spans residential, industrial and commercial subdivisions, local and state road upgrades, shared paths, car parks, correctional facilities and aviation infrastructure, for both private developers and government clients including TfNSW, NPWS and regional councils.

Jonathan is A specialist in stormwater and flooding, Jonathan oversees the design drainage networks, detention basins, stormwater quality and WSUD systems, and investigates the capacity of existing urban networks. He prepares flood studies and flood impact assessments using 1D and 2D hydraulic modelling, turning model results into practical design and approval outcomes.

Jonathan has extensive road design expertise, from local streets and subdivision roads through to major arterial upgrades. He delivers horizontal and vertical alignment design, intersection and roundabout design, and cycleway and shared path design in accordance with relevant standards. He integrates road geometry with drainage, services and earthworks, with a strong focus on road safety, accessibility and constructability

Alongside his project work, Jonathan leads and mentors design teams, sets drafting and design standards, and develops digital tools that improve how BRS delivers its work. He is known for a practical, considered approach: resolving complex technical and approval requirements early so that designs are buildable, cost-effective and straightforward to deliver.

Outside of work, Jonathan enjoys all kinds of sport, reading, catching up with friends and spending time with his family.

Anthony Scott

Anthony is an experienced civil designer and project leader with more than 20 years’ experience in the planning, design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects. His background spans Transport for NSW, local government and private sector projects, with particular expertise in road and infrastructure design.

Throughout his career, Anthony has led the delivery of complex infrastructure projects, managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating design, project resources and stakeholder requirements. His experience includes proposal development, project management, client liaison, lead design, design management, subcontractor coordination, budgeting, quantity estimation and construction cost planning.

Anthony also has experience in subdivision works certification, compliance inspections and the verification of Transport for NSW projects, giving him a strong understanding of regulatory, quality assurance and approval requirements across infrastructure delivery.

With strong technical capability and extensive hands on design experience, Anthony brings a practical and collaborative approach to project delivery, helping guide teams through complex civil design challenges and deliver high quality outcomes for clients and stakeholders.

Gordon Liang

Gordon is an experienced civil engineer with broad expertise in road and drainage design, delivering technically sound outcomes across projects ranging from residential and industrial subdivisions to Transport for NSW intersections. His experience includes subdivision design, stormwater drainage upgrades, on site detention systems and water sensitive urban design solutions.

Gordon also has experience in flood impact assessments and flood studies, undertaking detailed analysis to assess existing flood behaviour and the potential impacts of proposed developments. His work spans both concept and detailed design, with a strong focus on practical, compliant and resilient infrastructure outcomes.

In addition to his design experience, Gordon has worked across civil works compliance, subdivision design reviews and Subdivision Works Certificate assessments. He has also contributed to the construction verification of Transport for NSW projects, supporting quality assurance and compliance with relevant standards and requirements.

Gordon is also certified by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority as a Remote Pilot and acts as the Chief Remote Pilot for BRS. This role supports the capture of accurate aerial data and strengthens spatial analysis capabilities across projects. His combination of design, compliance and technical expertise contributes to the delivery of coordinated and high quality engineering outcomes.

Lisa Wrightson

Lisa is a highly experienced planner with more than 30 years’ experience across local government and private sector roles. She has extensive expertise in strategic and statutory planning, development and environmental assessment, heritage planning, social impact assessment and stakeholder engagement.

Throughout her career, Lisa has worked across a diverse range of urban, coastal and regional projects, providing strategic planning advice and managing complex development approval processes. Her experience includes the preparation and assessment of development applications, planning proposals and development control plans, as well as heritage strategies, environmental assessments and planning policy.

Lisa also has significant experience in Land and Environment Court matters, including the preparation of expert evidence and providing specialist planning advice on complex development, heritage and environmental matters.

With a strong understanding of planning legislation, policy and approval pathways, Lisa brings a practical and considered approach to projects, working collaboratively with clients, consultants, government agencies and communities to achieve well-informed planning outcomes.

Shannan Errey

Shannan Errey has more than 25 years of experience across civil infrastructure, land development and major transport projects. He is a people focused leader with a passion for building strong teams, lasting client relationships and delivering successful project outcomes.

Throughout his career, Shannan has led multidisciplinary teams, managed growing business units and developed a reputation for integrity, practical problem solving and putting client objectives at the centre of every decision. His strengths span technical leadership, business growth, client engagement and mentoring high performing teams across all areas of the business.

Shannan has driven digital innovation across engineering and project delivery, championing the adoption of digital engineering to improve efficiency, collaboration and project outcomes.

Outside of work, Shannan enjoys golf and can often be found tackling his next building project.

Nicholas Axiak

Nick is a Project Manager and Civil Engineer with extensive experience working on a wide range of residential subdivision, industrial, and road infrastructure projects.

Nick is experienced in site, environmental, subcontractor, stakeholder, and project risk management. He has experience in design and construction management to deliver effective project solutions, as well as liaising with consultants and authorities to obtain statutory and authority approvals within required timeframes.

Nick regularly works closely with Council Authorities from Sydney to Newcastle/Hunter to obtain Subdivision Works Certificates and S138 Roads Act Approvals, TfNSW, Sydney Water, Energy Authorities, Telstra, NBN Co., and Gas. He has a thorough understanding of complex construction methodologies and is experienced in Contract formation and administration under AS4000/AS4950 contracts as the role of superintendent.

Nick has extensive experience assessing Subdivision Works Certificate and Compliance Certificate applications and conducting compliance inspections under the EP&A Act.

He is also experienced working on TfNSW infrastructure road upgrade projects involving live traffic staging, pavement upgrades, underground services, traffic signaling works and contamination remediation / removal. He is familiar with various TfNSW specifications and QA practices.

In his role as PM Manager, Nick is responsible for leading the project management team, coordinating projects, and providing expert technical advice.

Outside of work, Nick enjoys fishing with his mates, as well as barbecuing, camping and 4WD-ing. He also enjoys completing parkrun events with his fiancée on weekends and taking their dog to the beach for a game of catch.

Troy Sumner

Troy has over 10 years’ experience in the surveying profession, working as a Registered Land Surveyor since 2013.

As a Registered Surveyor, Troy has extensive experience in all forms of surveying. This includes cadastral land surveys for both urban and rural developments and large multi-stage residential subdivisions.

Troy has diverse experience in detail, construction, engineering, identification, boundary and strata surveys. He is also experienced in providing advice and the preparation of easements, positive covenants and restrictions for draft 88B Instruments and Land Dealing Forms.

Troy regularly liaises with the NSW Land Registry Services and is involved in complex issues relating to dealings, titles and easements. He also has experience in preparing Survey Reports for matters in the District Court.

In his role as Survey Manager, Troy is responsible for mentoring and leading the survey team, coordinating projects, and providing expert technical advice.

Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf, tennis, running, walking, and catching up with family and friends.

Chris Speek

Chris has over 20 years’ experience working as a town planner within both the private and public sectors.

Throughout his career, Chris has gained extensive experience providing strategic development advice, preparing statutory planning advice, briefing, selecting and managing technical consultants, project procurement, budget control and reporting, and community consultation. He is experienced in preparing planning reports, including Statement of Environmental Effects and Environmental Impact Assessments for a range of development and rezoning applications. Chris has been involved in major infrastructure projects, including leading comprehensive land use planning analysis for Liddel Power Station decommissioning and Bayswater transition planning (end-of-life 2032).

Chris has worked on a range of urban development projects including master planned residential subdivisions, land releases, and tourist accommodation, as well as infrastructure projects including water treatment facilities and sewerage treatment plant sites. Within the public sector, Chris has experience assessing, preparing and releasing Local Environmental Plans, preparing and adopting voluntary planning agreements and s94 contribution plans, and providing project management, environmental planning and town planning input into a range of development and rezoning applications.

With both government and private sector experience, Chris is well placed to lead with strong capabilities in strategic land use planning, development and environmental assessment, planning proposals and rezonings, development control plan preparation and assessment, development applications, project management, heritage assessment, community engagement, and public participation.

As Planning Manager, Chris is responsible for mentoring and leading the planning team, coordinating projects and tenders, and providing expert technical advice.

Scott Brisbin

Scott is a Chartered Professional Engineer with over 17 years’ experience in providing civil engineering design, project management and design management for a diverse range of infrastructure projects.

Scott has significant experience in the completion of investigations, concept and detailed design for numerous road and infrastructure projects for local councils and TfNSW. He has extensive experience in the design and project management of local road upgrades, including intersection design for council and developers. Scott is also experienced in the design of road approaches to road and rail bridges.

Scott is experienced in the design and management of developer works associated with Work Authorisation Deeds on TfNSW assets. He also has experience in providing independent and peer reviews for a wide variety of projects including TfNSW works.

Scott has significant experience in the design and management of rail culvert assessment and upgrade for both the ARTC and CRN networks. He is also experienced in the preparation of standard designs for a variety of rail elements.

Scott has experience in stormwater and trunk drainage design for a wide variety of projects. He is also experienced in the provision of concept and detailed design and management of flood mitigation works including earth levees and stormwater pump stations.

In his role as Design Manager, Scott is responsible for supervising the design team, co-ordinating projects, and providing technical advice during the planning and design phases of varied civil projects.

Scott has lived on the Central Coast for his whole life and takes advantage of the local beaches and bush walks.