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Nuala Page, RPS Senior Coastal Engineer, Perth, Western Australia

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For over five decades, our specialists’ have worked on award-winning projects spanning six sectors: property, defence and government services, energy, transport, water, and resources.

Meet the team who define how we live, work, and play.

RPS Principal Urban Designer Mel Drake wears a black and white outfit and brown sandals, and is facing a video camera hands on hips and smiling.

TECH TALK: Weaving dreams with placemaking

Principal Urban Designer Mel Drake discusses what it takes to shape new cities, towns, and places – no matter how big or small.

From reimagining existing public spaces to creating a sense of community and belonging, she reflects on the need to design for an ever changing world.

"I must admit, sometimes I feel like Picasso" – Mel Drake.

Dr. Sasha Zigic RPS' General Manager - Ocean Science and Technology at a trade show surrounded by RPS branded booths

Sasha Zigic: On the evolution of ocean modelling

RPS’ Dr. Sasha Zigic kick-started his career in ocean modelling by ‘sheer luck’. Since, his chosen profession has undergone a massive transformation, with data and advanced technology.

Rebecca Veness: On breaking the mould

RPS’ Practice Lead Rebecca has forged a career in project management through a series of unexpected encounters. Now she holds a leadership position, and she hasn’t looked back.

RPS Principal Urban Designer Mel Drake wears a black and white outfit and brown sandals, and is facing a video camera hands on hips and smiling.

Mel Drake: Destined for a career in placemaking

Principal Urban Designer Mel Drake discovered a passion for building bustling cities by playing the video game, SimCity. Now, she’s turned play into a profession.

RPS Technical Director Engagement stands in country town street wearing a floral Japanese-inspired blue and red dress. Her backdrop is of a historical mechanic shop named Wellington Auto Services.

Nicola Wass: A champion for diverse voices

When it comes to decisions about how our cities, communities, and cultures can thrive, RPS' Nicola Wass is a firm advocate for every community member to have a voice.

RPS' Senior Project Manager Luke Staples stands on a beach in Australian Army uniform at Usili, Vanikoro

Luke Staples: From uniform to civilian life

RPS’ Project Manager Luke Staples transitioned from a military career to civilian life. Now, he applies his Defence skills to new challenges, bridging these two worlds.

RPS Operations Environmental Manager, Jemaville Lim wears a yellow dress and stands on a jetty with Perth city in the background.

Jemaville Lim: On salsa, sport, and the sea  

RPS’ Marine Fauna Observer and Operations Environmental Manager, Jemaville Lim, has led pioneering drilling projects while mastering the art of salsa dancing on the open sea.

RPS Project Manager, Lee Leitner stands in front of a HMAS Cairns sign surrounded by grass and shrub. He wears a blue shirt and jeans and has his right arm in a pose.

Lee Leitner: thriving on problem-solving

For over a decade, Lee's work as a project manager has spanned defence, health, and large-scale commercial projects.

RPS' Senior Oceanographer Emma Foster smiles into camera with a beach and jetty as her backdrop.

Emma Foster: On chasing wild weather

RPS’ Senior Oceanographer, Emma Foster’s fascination with extreme weather, such as tropical cyclones, has seen her carve out a remarkable 20-year career in assessing oceanic conditions.

Brad Williams, RPS’ General Manager – Sunshine Coast holds up his judge's commendation in the Industry Impact Award category at the 2024 People in Property Awards.

Brad Williams: Blending natural environments with urban living

RPS’ General Manager – Sunshine Coast, merges his love of surfing with a commitment to sustainable urban planning, earning him recognition as an industry leader.

RPS' Graduate Marine Scientist, Merrick Low, Perth, Western Australia

Merrick Low: On answering the call of oceanography.

RPS’ Graduate Marine Scientist, Merrick Low, was drawn to marine science after discovering a passion for the ocean. Since, he’s worked on diverse projects from oil spills to marine developments.

RPS Director of Strategy & Investment, Kim Drubbel, in Perth

Kim Drubbel: bringing global expertise to local projects

Raised in the Netherlands, educated in the United States and France, and having worked in the Middle East and Australia, Kim Drubbel is the definition of a global management consultant.

RPS Survey Manager Mike Matson

Michael Matson: On navigating deep waters

RPS’ MetOcean Survey Manager, Michael Matson turned his passion for the ocean into an exhilarating career as an oceanographer, embarking on riveting adventures around the world.

Peter Crockett, RPS Managing Scientist is standing on the Kerferd Road Pier in Albert Park Melbourne with Port Phillip Bay in the background.

Peter Crockett: Sustainability, seaweed, and Australian-first marine projects

A childhood love for the ocean, now sees Peter managing offshore environmental studies for Australia’s first offshore wind project, Star of the South.

Tane Kingi, RPS Melbourne General Manager of Buildings and Property is standing in Degraves Street in Melbourne CBD.

Tane Kingi: working towards accessibility for all

With a career spanning nearly two decades across multiple countries; including the US and UK, Tane Kingi leads a team with disability and access requirements at the forefront of their minds.

Mandi Davidson, RPS National Lead, Communications and Engagement stands outside and in front of yellow steps at the new Sunshine Train Station in Melbourne.

Mandi Davidson: Connecting people and projects

With over 20 years’ experience across both government and the private sector, Mandi Davidson is the national lead and driving force behind our Australian communications and engagement team.

RPS’ Executive Director – MetOcean Science and Technology, Murray Burling sits on an armchair and smiles looking ahead with a pot plant behind him.

Murray Burling: On steering MetOcean innovations

RPS’ Executive Director – MetOcean Science and Technology, Murray Burling found his lifelong passion for coastal engineering and oceanography during his childhood summers.

Serisha Pedersen, RPS Project Manager, Perth, Australia

Serisha Pedersen: overseeing construction jobs in Perth

Serisha likens her job to an ‘inbox’ for construction initiatives – where she navigates all the incoming and outgoing elements of projects to keep them on track, so they are delivered to her client...

Roger Edgecombe: On exploring the extremes

RPS' Director Energy Operations, Roger Edgecombe's career has led him to some of the world's most secluded and enchanting places.

Anna Milder, RPS Senior Consultant - Environment stands on the Afton Street Pedestrian Bridge over the Maribyrnong River in Melbourne.

Anna Mildner: Decarbonising our energy system

RPS Melbourne's Anna Mildner discusses her passion for renewable energy projects.

Greg Harrison, RPS Victorian Lead for Strategy and Investment stands in front of Pillars outside the State Library of Victoria in Melbourne CBS.

Greg Harrison: Shaping infrastructure transformation

RPS Melbourne's Greg Harrison discusses his advisory work for rail, aviation and renewables projects in Victoria. Find out more.

Kate Sandford, RPS Communications and Engagement Director is standing outside Pellegrini's Espresso Bar in Melbourne CBD with a tram in the background.

Kate Eskdale: Expanding and connecting our rail network

Samuel King, RPS Project Manager stands outside the archways of the old General Post Office in Melbourne CBD.

Samuel King: Upgrading crucial military infrastructure

An insight into what it's like working on major Defence projects, including the HMAS Cerberus redevelopment.

A conversation with Tamara Al-Hashimi

From childhood wonder at the adventures of Jacques Cousteau to the advancement of offshore renewables across the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, Tamara Al-Hashimi shares the story of her...

Michael Liddicoat, RPS Communications and Engagement consultant stands outside of the new Coburg Train Station in Melbourne.

Michael Liddicoat on why we need less level crossings

The Level Crossing Removal Project is a targeted initiative aimed at improving key areas of the transport network by making them safer and more liveable.

Emma Tranchina, RPS Director of Communications and Engagement stands in front of water fountain in Carlton Gardens in Melbourne CBD.

Emma Tranchina: Helping Melburnians connect

RPS Melbourne's Emma Tranchina discusses her work delivering community engagement for Victoria's infrastructure projects. Find out more.

Scott Richardson, RPS Senior Systems Engineer is standing in front of the The Capital performing arts theater in Bendigo, Victoria.

Scott Richardson: training the next generation of systems engineers

Meet the senior systems engineer behind some of Australia's most serious defence initiatives.

Stuart Scudamore, RPS Communications and engagement consultant stands outside of Melbourne Museum with orange and blue wall behind him.

Stuart Scudamore: Keeping the community informed

Reflections on community engagement across rail infrastructure projects, including Victoria's Level Crossing Removal Project.

Emma Wiggan, RPS communications and engagement consultant is standing in front of the Yarra River and Princes bridge with Melbourne CBD in the background.

Emma Wiggan: Reducing our carbon footprint

RPS Melbourne's Emma Wiggan discusses her community engagement work on Victorian rail and renewable projects. Find out more.

Shae Miller-White, RPS Senior Scientist, Environmental consultancy, Perth, Western Australia

Shae Miller-White: managing risks and minimising impacts

A scientist for almost two decades, Shae Miller-White specialises in managing hazards and contamination to help reduce risks to the environment and human health. He’s unearthed many things over his...

Joycelyn Siew, RPS Senior Hydrologist, Perth, Western Australia

Joycelyn Siew: understanding the path of stormwater

With almost a decade of experience as a hydrologist – managing surface water and shallow groundwater - Joycelyn says she’s drawn to the problem-solving nature of her work and how it makes real-worl...

Interview with Jeremy Fitzpatrrick, RPS National Lead - Marine Science

A conversation with Jeremy Fitzpatrick

From a childhood spent exploring the rockpools of Karratha to documenting marine life in the world's deepest oceans, Jeremy's career has been quite the adventure. Here he shares the story of his li...

Train travel up Jungrau in Switzerland

Rail journeys: Mike Backhouse

Mike has worked on rail strategy, designs and plans in the UK and Australia; and experienced the heights of rail travel in Switzerland, and the speed of it in China.

Nuala Page, RPS Senior Coastal Engineer, Perth, Western Australia

Nuala Page: modelling waves and currents

Nuala has built an impressive career as a coastal engineer by combining her strengths in maths, science and engineering with her passion for oceans and the environment.

Struan Burgess, RPS Project Director, Perth, Western Australia

Struan Burges: delivering infrastructure projects in WA

As Project Director, Struan is helping to deliver major infrastructure projects as well as building RPS’ project management division in Western Australia.

Rebecca Watson, RPS Senior Marine Scientist, Peth, Western Australia

Rebecca Watson: an environmental advocate

From working on offshore wind projects to monitoring little penguins, Rebecca has extensive experience working with clients to assess and minimise the impacts of their projects on the marine enviro...

RPS Director - Energy Operations, Australia Asia Pacific, Roger Edgecombe, sits in an armchair smiling with a pot plant behind him.

A conversation with Roger Edgecombe

Roger Edgecombe may be a newcomer to Western Australia, but he's no newbie at RPS! This native Canadian has been involved in the growth of our energy development and seismic exploration business fo...

Margaret McCormack, RPS Environmental Consultant, Perth, Western Australia

Margaret McCormack: balancing development and the environment

Protecting the black cockatoo species’ breeding habitat is just one of the many challenges environmental consultants like Margaret face when helping clients through environmental permitting, report...

Tom Hoban, RPS Senior Project Manager, Perth, Western Australia

Tom Hoban: solving problems one project at a time

For more than a decade, Tom has managed projects in the built environment from wharf extensions to small fitouts and everything in between.

Kurt Blackman, RPS Principal Scientist - Contaminated Land, Perth, Western Australia

Kurt Blackman: minimising risks on contaminated sites

Developing Western Australia’s first management plan for the reuse of PFAS impacted soil is just one of the many things Kurt has achieved in his 15-year-career as a scientist and environmental cons...

Michelle Clarke, RPS Project Manager, Project management, Perth, Western Australia

Michelle Clarke: behind the scenes of our public assets

As a project manager on constructions sites, Michelle has a unique vantage point to witness and contribute to the delivery of the places, spaces and services that add value to communities.

Daniel Butterick, RPS Director - Cost Advisory, Perth, Western Australia

Daniel Butterick: providing cost advisory with a difference

RPS Cost Advisory Lead, Daniel Butterick might not have intended to pursue a career in quantity surveying. But it was a decision that’s seen him advise on multi-million dollar building initiatives...

A conversation with Qi Sun

Qi talks all about her career journey as a geospatial analyst and urban planner and how advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) could change the face of her industry.

Nick Pelham, RPS Director – Project Investment and Finance, Project management, Perth, Australia

Nick Pelham: unravelling big infrastructure challenges

As a Director in RPS’ Project Investment and Finance team, Nick Pelham is in the business of big infrastructure projects. While he considers himself a project manager foremost, his experience exten...

Kate Eskdale, RPS National Lead, Communications & Engagement, Western Australia

Kate Eskdale: bringing communities along for the journey

From door-knocking residents impacted by road upgrades in suburban Melbourne to shaping community engagement on mega rail initiatives, it would be hard to find a consultant as passionate about conn...

Glenn Yeatman, RPS Principal Consultant - Environmental Planning and Management, Margaret River, Western Australia

Glenn Yeatman: leading RPS' team in the south west of WA

With more than two decades of experience as an environmental consultant, Glenn is as passionate today as he ever was about protecting the natural environment and helping clients minimise the impact...

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A conversation with Maria De Souza

Maria talks about her job and passion for working in the built environment and how it shapes the livability of a city.

Singapore skyline

Meet Roddy Adams - our Deal Advisory Lead in Singapore

Roddy is a Glaswegian who has taken his financial expertise to the world.

RPS’ Executive Director – MetOcean Science and Technology, Murray Burling sits on an armchair and smiles looking ahead with a pot plant behind him.

A conversation with Murray Burling

Murray talks all about his career journey in environmental engineering and oceanography, early research experiences in one of the world's most unique coastal environments, Shark Bay, and how his te...

Interview with Charlotte Whitelaw, RPS Project Director, Perth Western Australia

A conversation with Charlotte Whitelaw

Charlotte Whitelaw has construction in her blood, but her career path wasn't exactly a straight line. From initial studies in psychology to her current role managing complex projects for RPS client...

Sydney train

Rail journeys: Remy Ellis

From working on tax policy through to fast rail projects – there’s a strong line of public service running through Remy’s career. That, and problem solving.

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