At SPORTENG, we exist to do better—for our clients, communities, the environment, our team, and the future of sports.
Our story began with a mission to raise the standard of sports Field of Play design. We saw too many projects suffer from poor-quality documentation, insufficient 3D design, and unclear specifications, leading to delays, budget overruns, and subpar results. Leveraging our experience from a leading international engineering firm, we built SPORTENG to address these challenges with innovative processes, meticulous documentation, and engineering-led solutions.
Our guiding principle of doing better is at the heart of everything we do:
Our mantra, measure twice, cut once, ensures we maintain the highest standards of quality, delivering better designs, stronger relationships, and enduring outcomes. Together, we’re engineering a brighter future for sport in Australia.
We live by this one. It’s much easier to make a change on a computer screen than on-the-ground once works are underway. We’ve created a culture, both internally and externally with clients, where we deliberately question, review, and refine our designs. This ensures decisions and their impacts are clear. Each decision is made as a team, ruling out potential issues later in the project. This methodology forms the basis of our on-time and on-budget project success, that we like to mention now and again…..
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Jarrod blends his Civil Engineering profession with his extensive knowledge for the development of sport and recreation facilities to ensure client and stakeholder desires are met within budget and program.
Well known for his accomplishments in the planning and development of sport Fields of Play, Jarrod’s experience includes athletics running tracks, hockey fields, football grounds (all codes) and general purpose facilities.
Jarrod’s credentials are based on knowledge of specialist engineering applications and a detailed understanding of athlete and venue owner requirements. This proficiency has seen Jarrod work on most of the major sport projects throughout Australia in recent years.
Gray has been exposed to a wide variety of multidisciplinary engineering projects including elements of civil, water, land development, rail, and sports. Gray’s roles on these projects have included technical design, project management, and site roles, which have been utilised in all phases of project delivery.
Gray’s comprehensive knowledge in the planning and design of Fields of Play stems from his involvement in projects across Australia and around the world, with a particular focus on construction phase monitoring.
As a result of his project experience, Gray has become a trusted advisor for clients, having successfully delivered various Fields of Play projects for different sports, on-budget, and on-program.
With over a decade of experience in infrastructure, open space, and asset management, Mardi is a dedicated leader focused on delivering quality, community-driven outcomes. As Queensland Team Lead at SPORTENG, she oversees the planning, design, and delivery of sports facilities from grassroots to elite level.
A former Board Member of Triathlon Victoria, she has contributed to governance and strategy and completed the Foundations of Directorship with the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Recognised among Victoria's Top 100 Public Sector Women (2022) and as the IPWEA Emerging Leader (2019), Mardi continues to drive innovation and lasting impact in the infrastructure and sports sectors.
Jake effectively communicates complex ideas and coordinates designs across disciplines, ensuring practical outcomes.
His deep technical understanding of civil engineering and related fields enables him to achieve functional and financial goals for clients.
With expertise in aviation, public realm, building development, road, rail, and sports sectors, Jake provides detailed design services, contract administration, planning, feasibility advice, and cost estimations.
He prioritises successful outcomes for clients through clear communication and strong technical skills, leading to consistent project deliveries.
With over 9 years of experience, Cameron excels in engineering design and design lead management. He effectively leads design teams from initial conceptual design to project completion, covering aspects such as concept and masterplan design, feasibility studies, detailed design, specifications, cost estimations, and construction services.
Cameron specialises in designing infrastructure for sporting precincts, including access roads, car parks, pavilions, and accessible features. He is also skilled in civil infrastructure elements like drainage, earthworks, retaining walls, and detention systems.
Utilising CAD programs like 12D and AutoCAD, Cameron produces high-quality designs and has worked on over 80 projects at SPORTENG.
Our team have extensive experience with Fields of Play for all sports, nationally and internationally. We pride ourselves on working as a team in order to produce a high level of detail and quality in all our work. We also like a party now and again and socialise together, showing off our trivia knowledge, lawn bowls skills, or 5-aside soccer abilities.
Alexander Chin
Alexander Chin
DrafterAlex Geeves
Alex Geeves
Project Lead/Civil EngineerAndrew Morrow
Andrew Morrow
Team Leader/Civil EngineerAshlea Meadows
Ashlea Meadows
Bid CoordinatorBen Ling
Ben Ling
Project Lead/Civil EngineerBryce Collins
Bryce Collins
Team Leader/Civil EngineerCharles Zhao
Charles Zhao
Graduate Civil EngineerDamian Cullen
Damian Cullen
Senior Irrigation DesignerFaris Saman
Faris Saman
Civil EngineerJane De Crespigny
Jane De Crespigny
Administration AssistantJohn Neylan
John Neylan
Senior AgronomistJonathan Douglas
Jonathan Douglas
Field of Play ConsultantJordan Godfrey
Jordan Godfrey
Graduate Civil EngineerJosie Persico
Josie Persico
Graduate Civil EngineerLouisz Wesley
Louisz Wesley
Graduate Civil EngineerLucas Skelton
Lucas Skelton
Field of Play Team Leader/Senior AgronomistLuke Kennedy
Luke Kennedy
Construction SuperintendentMaria Guerreiro
Maria Guerreiro
Civil EngineerMark Ranalli
Mark Ranalli
Irrigation DesignerMathew Poultney
Mathew Poultney
Field of Play ConsultantMatthew Gogerly
Matthew Gogerly
Senior DrafterMichelle Pauliczek
Michelle Pauliczek
Finance OfficerPeter Eisen
Peter Eisen
3D Design & Drafting Team LeadRamon Castro
Ramon Castro
Civil DesignerSean Maher
Sean Maher
Senior Civil DesignerSolène Cathalan
Solène Cathalan
Marketing & Communications LeaderSophie Xu
Sophie Xu
Civil EngineerTim Custodio
Tim Custodio
DrafterTroy Fiscus
Troy Fiscus
Senior Irrigation DesignerPaul Cammack - National Infrastructure Manager
Tennis Australia
Simon Gorr - National Venues Manager
AFL
Andrew Crowley - Manager Sport and Recreation
Deakin University
Ronnie Hurst - Project Director, Dept. of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
Optus Stadium
At SPORTENG, we embody the essence of sportsmanship and camaraderie, creating an environment where individuals thrive and unleash their full potential. Just like in sports, we believe in the power of teamwork and strive to foster an enjoyable and supportive workplace that encourages growth and learning, while having a great time.
Our team consists of talented engineers, turf experts, designers, and drafters who are passionate about their work. We take pride in our accomplishments while having some fun along the way. We're not afraid to inject a bit of lightheartedness into our daily activities, making SPORTENG a truly fantastic place to be.
If you're someone who is technically focused, pays great attention to detail, enjoys friendly banter with colleagues, and is willing to put in the effort when deadlines approach, then you're exactly the kind of person we're looking for. We appreciate hard work and celebrate milestones with a cold drink and occasional parties throughout the year!
Our team culture is a fundamental pillar of our success, and we're always eager to welcome talented individuals who can contribute to our continued achievements. If you're interested in joining our team and being part of the SPORTENG journey, reach out to us at any time. We'd love to hear from you!