Self-delivery capability allows our Mechanical & Electrical business to deliver quality and control from project design to commissioning.

Our specialist Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) business provides in-house specialist mechanical and electrical design, construction and installation resources for a diverse range of mining, energy, manufacturing and commercial development projects across Australia.

Unmatched, in-house capability

“Our self-delivery capability is unique,” said Business Development Manager Tim Gibson. “Our in-house resources are experienced in the construction of complex process systems. This has enabled our expansion into renewable energy projects. We also have our own blue-collar workforce, skilled in the fabrication and installation of piping and equipment in a wide range of carbon, stainless and exotic steels, backed by a fully equipped workshop. We are increasing our presence and workforce in the energy space, and we can now self-perform electrical scopes, with electrical contractor licences being obtained in each state. For our clients, it means we can manage their projects from start to finish, providing reliability, technical expertise and quality workmanship.”

The team’s self-delivery capabilities are significant in providing control and certainty in quality and scheduling, as well as confidence in the safety standards across project delivery, right through to commissioning and completion.

Innovation for energy, transport, and industrial solutions

Our M&E team works across a range of industries, focusing on projects in the energy, transport and industrial sectors.

In the energy space, the team has been involved in significant major energy infrastructure projects, with a primary focus on HV transmission lines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), utilities works, and electrical balance of plant for renewable energy, including the MacIntyre Wind Farm and Lilyvale Solar Farm in Queensland.

“The Mortlake South Wind Farm in Victoria is a great example of a technical project we’ve turned from concept into an operational reality,” said Tim. “The challenge involved joining the 35 turbine wind farm to the substation over 15 kilometres away, with 220kV underground cables. The cable system solution we designed includes technical cable joints, allowing for inspections of the underground system.”

The development of waste-to-energy facilities is another key skill area for our M&E team.

“We’re involved in the construction of the current waste-to-energy projects at East Rockingham and Kwinana in Western Australia,” said Tim. “The team is leading the engineering, procurement and construction delivery of both projects.”

Custom design, from top to bottom

Common across all projects our M&E team is involved with is a focus on collaboration and tailored solutions.

“We work closely with our clients to understand their unique requirements and then provide custom strategies aligned with their project goals,” said Tim. ‘We’re experienced in wrapping technology into our projects to ensure constructability on site and adherence to local standards.”

A recent project involving the upgrade of an existing plant to assist in the renewable energy transition is a prime example.

“We worked closely with the client during the detailed design phase to coordinate civil, mechanical and electrical works to achieve an accelerated program,” said Tim. “This included engaging site crews and completing off-site fabrication as designs were completed to optimise the timeline and ensure no disruption to our client’s supply network.”

A legacy of experience in Australia

Drawing on the experience of legacy companies John Beever Australia and Lendlease Engineering, our M&E team has decades of experience delivering Australian infrastructure projects, including city-changing projects such as WestConnex in Sydney. This project involved complex system integration and allowed thousands of vehicles to drive through Sydney in record times.

“The energy industry will continue to be a key focus area for the team into the future,” said Tim. “Generating reliable, affordable and clean energy across Australia is key for a sustainable future, and the M&E team has the experience and technical skills to help make these important projects a reality.”