Qualifications and Training

• Masters’ degree in Civil Engineering, Purdue University (US) – 2008
• Member of Engineering New Zealand (MEngNZ – 1159187)
• Site Safe Gold Construction Management Course
• US Army Corps of Engineers’ Contractor Quality Management Course

Background

Swaroop has 13 years’ experience in the Construction and Demolition industry. His work on a variety of projects in demolition, environmental remediation and commercial construction gives him a breadth of expertise, which he has applied to contribute to the success of numerous projects, both internationally and across New Zealand.
This includes projects where he has acted in the capacity of Project Manager, QC Manager, Senior Engineer, and Project Scheduler. Swaroop’s advanced engineering qualifications, international experience, commitment to quality and safety, technical and engineering expertise, and natural leadership skills make him a highly skilled Operations Manager.

Management & Technical Skills

• 13 years construction management expertise.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills and collaborates with clients to deliver optimal outcomes.
• Builds cohesive teams focused on quality and safety.
• Technical expertise in in demolition, environmental remediation, and commercial construction, including large-scale deconstruction projects.
• Skilled in project management, quality assurance and programming.

Relevant Project Experience

• New Dunedin Hospital Project, $TBC (Current Ongoing Project)
• Invercargill CBD Redevelopment, $5.0M
• Firestone Factory, Christchurch, $5.5M
• CDHB Carpark and Sexual Health Building, $2.9M
• Old Civic Buildings, Christchurch, $4.0M
• BNZ Building, Centreport, Wellington $4.8 M
• 61 Molesworth St, Wellington, $1.8M
• Ex-Christchurch Police Station Building, $3.2M
• Canterbury Breweries, Christchurch, $2.5M
• Reading Cinemas Carpark Building, Wellington, $2.8M
• Statistics House, Centreport, Wellington, $0.9M

Career History

Qualifications and Training

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering
• Member of Engineering NZ
• SiteSafe Construction Management & SiteSafe Gold Card
• OSHA- 10 Hour Occupational Safety and Health Course
• ACI- Concrete Field-Testing Technician- Grade 1

Background

Chirag is a skilled Senior Project Manager who combines international experience in large scale earthworks projects with excellent understanding of the controls and specialised requirements needed to successfully carry out environmental remediation and deconstruction projects.

Chirag joined Ceres NZ from our parent company in the USA, where he managed large scale earthwork projects consisting of 7 miles of Levee construction in Louisiana.

Originally based at the Head Office in Christchurch, he has progressed into the role of Senior Project Manager for the North Island and is now based in Wellington. In this role, Chirag has been involved in managing small- and large-scale demolition projects and asbestos remediation works.

Management & Technical Skills

• Experienced in managing various demolition projects such as high reach excavator demolition, cut & crane demolition, and environmental remediation projects.
• Highly experienced in project management of large-scale earthworks.
• Expertise in document control, health and safety management and onsite quality controls.
• Skilled in planning, managing, controlling, and closing of large-scale projects.

Relevant Project Experience

• Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth, $tbc (Current Ongoing Project)
• CDHB Carpark and Sexual Health Building, Christchurch, $2.9M
• Old Civic Buildings, Christchurch, $4.0M
• BNZ Building, Centreport, Wellington $4.8M
• 61 Molesworth St, Wellington, $1.8M
• Cold Stores (Centreport), Wellington, $1.3M
• Reading Cinemas Carpark Building, Wellington, $2.8M
• Statistics House, Centreport, Wellington, $0.9M

Career History

Qualifications and Training

• NZQA Site Safe Building Construction Passport
• Comprehensive First Aid Course
• NZ Drivers Licenses: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, F, R, T, W
• O.H.S. QLD Excavator Ticket No: 02183969, OHSA Blue No: 0838441
• Licenses held in AUS: MC

Background

Ian has over 40-years’ experience in demolition in multiple countries including New Zealand, Australia, UK, and the Middle East.

His extensive knowledge spans all types of demolition equipment and methodologies for using these, including excavator attachments, tilt buckets, hammers, concrete pulverisers, grapples, and 360 steel sheers.

He has over 1000 hours of high reach demolition experience and is also highly skilled in top-down demolition. With his vast knowledge of demolition, Ian is an integral member of our team and has contributed to the success of numerous projects.

Management & Technical Skills

• 40 years’ experience in all aspects of large-scale demolition.
• Highly skilled in hands on operation of a wide range of demolition equipment.
• Technical expertise in high reach and top-down demolition.
• Able to apply extensive knowledge of demolition equipment and methodologies to plan, resource and manage demolition crews and associated fleets of heavy equipment.

Relevant Project Experience

• New Dunedin Hospital Project, $TBC (Current Ongoing Project)
• Invercargill CBD Redevelopment, $5.0M
• Firestone Factory, Christchurch, $5.5M
• CDHB Carpark and Sexual Health Building, $2.9M
• 61 Molesworth St, Wellington, $1.8M
• Ex-Christchurch Police Station Building, $3.2M
• Various buildings at Centreport, Wellington (combined value $7.0 M)
• Ballance Agri-Nutrient’s buildings in Whangarei, $2.6M
• Transpower HVDC Building in Wellington, $0.9M
• Tory Street Car Park in Wellington, $2.8M

Career History

Qualifications and Training

• SiteSafe Gold Card
• Asbestos Supervisor Training
• Class A Friable & Class B Non-Friable Removal Training
• Asbestos Contracts Manager Training (UK)
• SMSTS (Site Manager Safety Training Scheme) (UK)
• IOSH (Institute of Occupational Health & Safety (UK)
• Risk Assessment & Plan of Work Course (UK)

Background

Starting out as an operative/removalist in the UK, and then progressing to certification as an asbestos supervisor and Site Manager before taking his first steps into management as a Contracts Coordinator.

Ryan has worked in the asbestos industry for 20 years. He supervised large projects in the UK, before moving to New Zealand. Ryan manages contracts around the country. Ryan is a respected member of our team, with a reputation for leading from the front.

Management & Technical Skills

• 20 years’ experience in asbestos removal.
• Management, programming, health & safety, cost, and quality control for asbestos removal projects.
• Skilled in ensuring projects are kept to programme and cost by through strong planning and close monitoring of budgets.
• Expertise in the development of site-specific safety plans which incorporate method statements, risk assessments and enclosure drawings.
• Ensuring asbestos containing materials are removed safely in conjunction with method statements and hazard assessments.

Relevant Project Experience

• New Dunedin Hospital Project, $TBC (Current Ongoing Project)
• Firestone Factory, Christchurch, $5.5M
• CDHB Carpark and Sexual Health Building, $2.9M
• 61 Molesworth St, Wellington, $1.8M
• Ballance Agri-Nutrient’s buildings in Whangarei, $2.6M
• Transpower HVDC Building, Wellington, $0.9M
• Asbestos remediation to numerous buildings in London, such as the University of London, Wembley Stadium, Ministry of Defense, HM Treasury, Australian Embassy, and the Shell Centre.

Career History

Qualifications and Training

• Asbestos Supervisor Training
• Class A Friable Removal Training
• Class B Non-Friable Removal Training
• W504 BOHS occupational health and hygiene
• Class 2 License
• Wheels, Tracks & Rollers

Background

Phil started out in the asbestos removal industry in 2012 where he worked on a variety of projects from residential to commercial buildings, removing friable and non-friable materials using the latest methods and equipment. This includes leading and directing teams of up to twenty personnel. After impressing in a supervisor role, he moved onto managing a demolition team on the Firestone project where he carried out the hazardous material removal before demolishing the 25,000m2 structure. Phil’s “no can do” attitude has seen him excel in his new role and has since managed and carried out the large-scale demolition of the Invercargill CBD project and is currently managing the new Dunedin Hospital project.

Management & Technical Skills

• Expertise in the management of hazardous materials removal teams, including training staff in the safe removal of asbestos.
• Experienced in the coordination of asbestos removal activities with project management teams and government services.
• Skilled in supervising teams, heavy machinery, and plant to achieve safe demolition of buildings, including subcontractors.
• Skilled in project documentation and planning of schedules,
• Expertise in installing and using heights and harness equipment, and Operating Mobile Elevated Work Platforms.

Relevant Project Experience

• New Dunedin Hospital Project, $TBC (Current Ongoing Project)
• Invercargill CBD Redevelopment, $5.0M
• Waikune Prison, National Park, $1M
• Balance Agri-Nutrients, Whangarei, $3M
• Firestone Factory, Christchurch, $5.5M
• QE2 Stadium, Christchurch, $2.0M
• Various Projects in Dunedin, $1M

Career History

Qualifications and Training

• National Demolition Training Group (UK)
• Intermediate Construction Certificate (UK)
• Forklift License
• Elevated Work Platform License
• Site Safe Passport

Background

Matt has worked in the demolition industry for 25 Years. This includes 13 years spent working in the UK, and five years in the Middle East.

Having worked around the globe for several international companies, Matt has gained significant demolition expertise.

He is a highly experienced operator and is skilled in the operation of excavators from 1 to 100-ton, high reach excavators, as well as front-end loaders, dozers, bobcats, and dump trucks.

His project experience spans multiple, different demolitions including multi-storey mechanical and cut-and-crane deconstruction, bridges, and under-water structures.

Management & Technical Skills

• Skilled in supervising teams, heavy machinery, and plant to achieve safe demolition of buildings, including subcontractors.
• Experienced in the demolition of buildings and civil structures using a range of deconstruction methodologies.
• Technical skill as an excavator operator for demolition and civil works and supervision of mobile crushing works.

Relevant Project Experience

• Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth, $tbc (Current Ongoing Project)
• BNZ Building (Centreport), Wellington, $4.8M
• Statistics House (Centreport), Wellington, $0.9M
• Deconstruction of Cold Stores, Wellington, $1.3M
• ANZ Building Demolition, Christchurch
• Malt Works Demolition, Christchurch
• Christchurch Working Man’s Club
• Westpac Bank Core Demolition, Christchurch
• Large scale demolition projects undertaken in the UK including Arsenal Stadium (London), Piccadilly Towers (Manchester), Paradise Project (Liverpool) and Aldgate (London).

Career History

Qualifications and Training

• Diploma in Workplace Health & Safety
• Mental Health First Aid Training
• Site Safe Gold Card Supervisor
• Heights Safety Advanced -15757,23229,17600,25045
• Managing Drugs & Alcohol in the Workplace
• Non-Friable Asbestos Removal
• Managing & Handling of Hazardous Substances – 31290, 31293
• Accident and Investigation – 17601
• Site Safe Risk Management
• Health & Safety Representative – 29315
• ICAM Accident Investigation

Background

Tracey has 6 years working in the construction industry. She has worked on large-scale long-term projects. Her main role is overseeing the health & safety on-site from checking sub-contractor site paperwork to carrying out full health and safety audits. Tracey’s hands on approach and ability to learn different works taking place on-site has seen her undertake asbestos training, working at heights and handling of hazardous substances to enable her to get a good understanding of all aspects of site works. Tracey believes the key to a successful project is good communication and regular H&S reporting.

Management & Technical Skills

• Planning and communicating health and safety control measures and ensuring these are implemented.
• Experienced in managing all aspects of on-site Health and Safety practice and compliance.
• Expertise in the preparation of site H&S documentation.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.

Relevant Project Experience

• New Dunedin Hospital Project, $TBC (Current Ongoing Project)
• Dunedin Dental School Project, $130 M
• Otago University Mellor Laboratories $56 M
• Linear Accelerator Bunker Dunedin Hospital
• Speights Brewery Tour Redevelopment Dunedin

Career History

Qualifications and Training

• Asbestos Supervisor Training
• Class A Friable Training
• Class B Non-Friable Training
• Safe Working at Heights/Fall Arrest Systems
• Mobile Elevated Work Platform
• Dogman and Rigging Certificate US 30072

Background

Jeremy has 8 years’ experience in the asbestos removal industry. He has worked on a variety of projects from residential to commercial buildings throughout New Zealand, removing friable and non-friable materials, using latest methodologies and equipment. He is the latest of our staff to achieve his class “A” license to supervise and direct teams of personnel and has also completed has completed a company training in asbestos awareness and the use of RPE, PPE and asbestos equipment.

On all projects, Jeremy has a reputation for working to a very high standard, has excellent communication skills and ability to drive strong outcomes by maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Management & Technical Skills

• Overseeing safe removal of asbestos, including coordinating with site management teams, and communicating work programs to personnel to ensure planned schedules are carried out.
• Experienced in all aspects of managing on-site asbestos materials.
• Skilled in the preparation of on-site health and safety documentation
• Expertise in the installation and use of heights and harness equipment and operating Mobile Elevated Work Platforms.

Relevant Project Experience

• Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth, $tbc (Current Ongoing Project)
• Firestone Factory, Christchurch, $5.5M
• CDHB Carpark and Sexual Health Building, $2.9M
• Transpower HVDC Building, Wellington, $2M
• Various Wellington Electricity Substations, Wellington, $1M

Career History