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Our People

A perfect combination of talent, expertise and continuous training.

Civilcon has enjoyed continued and sustainable growth since its establishment. Key to this growth is the company’s ability to attract and retain a group of talented professionals who approach projects with the goal of service excellence and seamless completion.

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2013 MBA Excellence in Construction

Jake Bocchetti

Director

Jake has over 20 years experience in the Building and Construction industry. Jake completed his trade certificate in Carpentry and Joinery in 2005 with Civilcon.
On completion, Jake developed his own carpentry business to gain a greater understanding of business operations whilst furthering his trade knowledge. Jake recommenced with Civilcon in 2008.

With Jake at the forefront, he continues to ensure Civilcon maintains it's professionalism and commitment to quality.

Jake enjoys and takes pride in being a hands on Builder.

Qualifications

  • Registered Building Practitioner BP103418

  • Cert III Carpentry and Joinery

  • Cert IV in Civil Construction Supervision RII40715

  • Leadership for Supervisors

  • Tilt-Up Panel Construction CPCCCM1007A

  • Supervise Tilt-up Work CPCCBC4022A

  • Licence to Operate a Slewing Mobile Crane TLILIC0022

  • Carry out Basic Demolition CPCCCM2009A

  • Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry CPCCOHS2001A

  • Monitor a Safe Workplace BSBOHS407A

  • Work safely at heights RIIOHS204A

  • Enter and Work in Confined Spaces RIIWHS202E

  • Licence to Perform Dogging CPCCLDG3001A

  • Licence to Perform Rigging CPCCLRG3001

  • Restricted Asbestos Licence Training RAL001
  • Ensure workplace emergency prevention procedures, systems and processes are implemented PUAWER002B
  • Operate as part of an emergency control organisation PUAWER005B
  • Confine Small Workplace Emergencies PUAWER008B

Eliot Buswell

Director

Eliot has over eleven years experience in the construction industry, six years as a Carpenter and Joiner including working as a leading hand; and two and a half years experience as a construction Supervisor.
Eliot commenced as an Apprentice Carpenter and Joiner at Civilcon in 2007 and qualified as a tradesman in 2010.
From January 2012 to July 2013 Eliot was a Leading Hand on the Barrow Island Project before going on a working holiday for two years.
Eliot returned to Civilcon in 2015.

Eliot now at the helm continues Civilcon's dedication to excellence.

Qualifications

  • Cert IV Building and Construction - Site Management CPC40508

  • Cert III Carpentry and Joinery

  • Leadership for Supervisors

  • Licence to Perform Rigging CPCCLRG3001

  • Licence to Operate a Slewing Mobile Crane TLILIC0022
  • Licence to Perform High Risk Work
  • Ensure workplace emergency prevention procedures, systems and processes are implemented PUAWER002B
  • Operate as part of an emergency control organisation PUAWER005B
  • Confine Small Workplace Emergencies PUAWER008B
  • Tilt-Up Panel Construction CPCCCM1007A

Jamie Herring

Estimator/Contracts Manager

Jamie commenced employment with Civilcon as the Estimator / Contracts Manager in August 2021, helping to provide timely, clear and simple project documentation and updates to all project stakeholders ensuring that all remain informed and are aligned with the overall project requirements and milestones.

Jamie has worked in the residential sector of construction for nearly 23 years with one of Australia’s largest building companies in both Western Australia and Victoria across various roles prior to relocating into the commercial/civil sector with Civilcon.

Jamie was employed as an Operations Manager, Estimating and Scheduling Manager and Projects Manager in his time in residential construction and understands how the residential process operates.

Jamie has the proven ability to manage medium density residential construction projects from initial concept phase through to key handover including request for tenders. Jamie has overseen the pre-construction process of a residential building company and achieved the relevant KPI’s of customer service, timeframes and budget numbers.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management), Curtin University. (30x) units completed and accepted to honours stream 2014 - Current

  • Certificate II of Building & Construction (in Pre-Apprenticeship Carpentry & Joinery) 1998

  • Housing Industry Association “Housing Estimating” course

Sonja Peters

QSE Manager

Sonja joined Civilcon in October 2020 bringing over 7 years experience working FIFO in the oil and gas industry and 5 years of health and safety in a Perth warehouse.

Qualifications

  • Certificate IV Occupational Health & Safety Management

  • Internal Auditing

Hayden Montgomery

Supervisor
Qualifications

  • Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery

  • Work Safely in the Construction Industry CPCCOHS1001A

  • Carry Out Tilt-up Work Safely CPCCCM1007A

  • Enter and Work in Confined Spaces RIIWHS202E

  • Restricted Asbestos Licence Training RAL001

  • Licence to Operate a Forklift TLILIC0003
  • Confine Small Workplace Emergencies PUAWER008B
  • Use portable fire fighting equipment PRMPFES0SB
  • Safety Leadership in the Workplace for Supervisors

Nigel Nicholls

Supervisor
Qualifications

  • Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision RII40715

  • Leadership for Supervisors

  • Licence to Perform High Risk Work

  • Carry Out Basic Demolition CPCCCM2009A
  • Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry CPCCOHS2001A
  • Identify Requirements for Safe Tilt-up Work CPCCCM1016A
  • Ensure workplace emergency prevention procedures, systems and processes are implemented PUAWER002B
  • Operate as part of an emergency control organisation PUAWER005B
  • Confine Small Workplace Emergencies PUAWER008B

Andrew O'Connell

Yard Manager / Truck Driver / Skilled Labourer
Andy has been with Civilcon since 2010 and is a valued asset to the team.
Qualifications
  • Licence to Perform High Risk Work
  • Licence to Operate a Slewing Mobile Crane TLILIC0022

  • Certificate III in Driving Operations TLI31210

  • Operate Vehicle Loading Crane MNMG232A

  • Work Safely at Heights RIIOHS2O4A

  • Enter and Work in Confined Spaces RIIWHS202E

  • Work Safely in the Construction Industry CPCCOHS1001A

  • Carry Out Tilt-up Work Safely CPCCCM1007A

  • Carry Out Basic Demolition CPCCCM2009A
  • Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry CPCCOHS2001A
  • Ensure workplace emergency prevention procedures, systems and processes are implemented PUAWER002B
  • Operate as part of an emergency control organisation PUAWER005B
  • Confine Small Workplace Emergencies PUAWER008B

Bevan Buswell

Bevan was the original founder of Civilcon Construction.

Upon becoming a registered builder Bevan established himself as one of the South West’s leading builders known for his detailed trade knowledge and workmanship.

Bevan established Civilform in 1994, a concrete formwork company.

During this time Bevan was requested to complete commercial projects and the company outgrew its name, and in 2002 Bevan established Civilcon (WA) Pty Ltd.

Throughout this time Bevan refined his building techniques by successfully mixing tried and tested traditional methods with state of the art building techniques to deliver superior building outcomes.

Bevan ensured that all his tradesman and apprentices have been trained to a standard that maintains Civilcon’s commitment to quality and exceeding client requirements.

Bevan now enjoys a very well deserved rest in his retirement and will be remembered as the hardworking, committed and friendly person he is who I am sure we will still see lurking around the Civilcon workshop.

Training

A focus on continuous, ongoing training

Civilcon is dedicated to developing careers and we offer the support and resources necessary to enable our employees to excel. Our benefits encourage continuous learning.

Civilcon believes that maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal time is critical to success in both. Our organization embraces diversity in its people, its clients and its projects. Civilcon is an equal opportunity employer.

About Us

Civilcon’s workers hold the following qualifications:

  • Registered Building Practitioner BP103418
  • Certificate III Carpentry and Joinery CPC32011
  • Certificate III Civil Construction RII30912
  • Certificate III Civil Construction - Plant Operations RII30913
  • Certificate IV Civil Supervision RII40713
  • Certificate IV Building and Construction - Site Management CPC40508
  • Graduate of bachelor’s degree of Science major in Civil Engineering, University of Santo Tomas, Manila – 2002
  • Certificate IV Building and Construction – Estimating CPC40308
  • Diploma of WHS BSB51315
  • Diploma Quality Auditing BSB51607

Other key certificates of competencies completed:

  • Fire Warden Training -4 units of competency (Supervisors & key personnel)
  • Provide First Aid HLTAID003 and Provide CPR HLTAID003 (All workers)
  • Confine small workplace emergencies PUAWER008B (All workers)
  • Supervise Tilt-up Work CPCCBC4022A
  • Contribute to Safe Tilt-up CPCCM1007A
  • Carry out Basic Demolition CPCCCM2009A
  • Restricted Asbestos Licence Training RAL001
  • Working at Heights RIIOHS3204A
  • 5 day introductory health and safety representative course