Management Commercial Engineering (MCE) was established in 2014 to support our clients to efficiently deliver projects through the entire project lifecycle across the transport, renewable, water and aviation sectors.
Whether it is independent and objective strategic advice, project leadership or multi-disciplinary technical and commercial support for projects, we provide professional services that deliver cost efficient value driven solutions for clients.
We provide innovative and sustainable engineering solutions, project and commercial management across the road and rail transport sector ensuring the efficient movement of people and freight while supporting the development of resilient infrastructure that meets the demands of tomorrow
Across the renewable energy sector, we are committed to driving the transition to a low-carbon future by implementing our mega project technical, project and commercial experience and offering innovative solutions that harness the power of wind, solar, hydro and other sustainable energy sources
In the water sector, we provide project management, commercial management and technical services that prioritise sustainable practices to help ensure the reliable and efficient use of this vital resource for both communities and industry
Our aviation sector experience encompasses the planning, design and delivery of airport infrastructure and optimising operations, helping to create safe, efficient and future-ready air transport hubs and networks
Through our extensive experience across the project phases and support of the Client through the INSW Gateway Reviews, MCE understands the importance of scope definition and validation and has the skillset required to assist clients in the procurement of a product that meets their ‘need’.READ MORE
As we reflect on our journey which started in NSW and now spans ACT, Queensland and Victoria we extend our heartfelt thanks to our clients, partners and incredible team for making these achievement possible. Together, we’ve built a legacy of infrastructure excellence for today’s and future generations to continue to grow sustainable, healthy, connected communities.READ MORE
The transferable skillset of quantity surveyors extends beyond the boundaries of the construction sector. Leveraging these skills can enhance operational efficiency, drive organisational success and unlock opportunities for professional growth and advancement.READ MORE
The International Consulting Firm of the Year award recognises an engineering consulting firm in the construction and civil engineering industry that has delivered improved performance. The NCE awards had over 140 entries across industry to be recognised as the best of the best of civil engineering consultancies.READ MORE
Among some very tough competition, MCE is extremely proud to be recognised as a Finalist in all 3 categories we entered at this year’s 2024 Business NSW Awards. Congratulations to our incredibly talented team of professionals who day in and day out demonstrate their engineering excellence and dedicated work ethic to providing top quality project outcomes for our valued clients.READ MORE
Last night, our director Stephen Pascall, along with Associate Director Johan Venter, Associate Design Manager Annabella Dao, and Business Manager Nicky Fell, proudly represented MCE Management • CommREAD MORE
Recognising the significance of their contribution to the client team delivering the Sydney Metro stations – Central, Martin Place, Waterloo and Crows Nest – we decided one single award would not suffice. We therefore awarded MVPs to 3 of our Team, Cameron Ritchie, Stanley Weng and Morsalin Sakib. We also gave “honourable mentions” to two other key team members, Annabella Dao and Philip Barkman, for their valued contribution to station delivery (Crows Nest and Barangaroo).READ MORE
Australia recently announced its 2024-25 federal budget – in which the government emphasised ‘cost of living help and a future made in Australia’ – but does it address this need for growth?READ MORE
FINALISTS REVEALED FOR 2024 SYDNEY BUSINESS AWARDS
Business NSW, in partnership with the City of Sydney, is excited to reveal the finalists for the 2024 Sydney Business Awards.
MCE is proud to be a Finalist in all 3 categories we entered:READ MORE
We are thrilled to announce that MCE has been shortlisted as one of the top two contenders for the prestigious International Consulting Firm of the Year Award at the NCE (New Civil Engineer) Awards in London, UK. This recognition by the NCE Awards, known for celebrating innovation, impact, and inspiration in the field of civil engineering, is a testament to our dedication to excellence and our commitment to delivering outstanding results for our clients.READ MORE
Putting quality first is about building a business that lasts. Quality-focused businesses are resilient; they’re better equipped to adapt to changes in the market and withstand economic downturns. By building a strong foundation based on quality, companies ensure their longevity and relevance, securing their place in the market for years to come.READ MORE
Last night, the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) hosted its Women in Fellowship Event at Sydney’s Arup offices. It was an evening dedicated to fostering dialogue about the journey of female engineerREAD MORE
It was amazing to hear about the challenges and complexities of all the projects in the future, and the open collaboration of Sydney Water to engage with the industry, to help deliver a pipeline of safe, secure and sustainable water infrastructure which will benefit the whole community.READ MORE
The event promised (and didn’t disappoint!) all things renewables in one free to attend industry event with expert speakers, newest trends, latest smart solutions, incredible networking opportunities and over 10,000 delegates.READ MORE
Our ISO re-certifications are a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality, the environment, and safety in all that we do.READ MORE
With sound planning, high speed rail could transform how Australians live and work for the next 100 years.READ MORE
The Sydney City Business Awards celebrate the innovation, resilience and dedication of businesses across wider Sydney. Businesses play a vital role in driving economic growth, creating jobs, and contrREAD MORE
On R U OK? Day, let’s come together as a community and take a step towards a more connected, compassionate, and supportive society. 🌏READ MORE
At MCE, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and community that not only respects but deeply values the vibrant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures that have thrived on this land for over 60,000 years. Our journey towards reconciliation is guided by our Company Reconciliation Action Plan, which serves as a roadmap for actively engaging in reconciliation efforts.READ MORE
The Australian British Chamber of Commerce kicked off the anticipation for the upcoming Rugby World Cup with a spectacular Sports Lunch on August 31st. Held in the elegant Grand Ballroom at the Four SREAD MORE
On Tuesday and Wednesday this week, our ACT Regional Director attended the ACT Major Projects Conference 2023 in Canberra. The event was hosted by Expotrade and provided details of the circa $7Bn pipeREAD MORE
Last week marked a significant milestone for MCE as we proudly commemorated 9 years of growth, innovation, and collaboration. What began as a humble vision around a kitchen table has evolved into a thREAD MORE
MCE values the health and wellbeing of all our Team Members and is excited to announce as of today, Monday 10 July, access to exclusive discounts at leading fitness and wellbeing brands for our Team to help them perform at their best. With over 2,000 unique offers at up to 50% off, there is something for everyone!READ MORE
Management Commercial Engineering (MCE) Announces Promotions of Jonathan Richardson, Patrick Man and Thomas Lee to Directors of MCEREAD MORE
Earlier this week, our Associate Director, Johan Venter, a distinguished Fellow of the Southern African ICE (SAICE), organized an exceptional “Virtual” Site Visit to the Sydney Metro. The event attracREAD MORE
MCE – Management • Commercial • Engineering’s Associate Director, Thomas Lee recently escorted representatives from the University of Surrey, UK on a tour of Central Station – facilitated by the ICE NSW Committee, MCE and Sydney Metro.READ MORE
Members of our MCE – Management • Commercial • Engineering Team, Brian Keating and Philip Barkman joined fellow industry colleagues from across Australasia and Japan last Thursday at the Australasia CREAD MORE
The United Kingdom’s Free Trade Agreements with Australia and New Zealand have gone live. READ MORE
PAS2080 is the newly revised global standard for managing infrastructure carbon which will be a key enabling tool for carbon reduction. This standard outlines collaboration, quantifying and reducing tREAD MORE
MCE’s Commercial Team specialises in covering all stages of the project lifecycle from Feasibility Study to Procurement to Dispute Resolution and Operations & Maintenance representing consultancy,READ MORE
Entry to the Martin Barnes Awards is closing soon – submit your application by this Friday, April 14th to be considered by our panel of esteemed judges including NEC Users’ Group President rudi klein,READ MORE
Matt Colton is a Trustee for the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and wrote the following article for New Civil Engineer magazine. In the article he articulates how the ICE and the engineering proREAD MORE
We are excited to announce that MCE has been reapproved for ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System) and ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System) by an independent third-party assessor. Additionally, we have been newly awarded the ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System) certification, reflecting our continued commitment to sustainable business practices.READ MORE
Our MCE ladies, Clare, Nicky, Annabella and Niousha attended the “She’s On The Money” https://www.shesonthemoney.com.au/ networking breakfast event in celebration of International Women’s Day at the CREAD MORE
MCE would like to congratulate NAWIC on reaching the milestone of 10,000 members. We are a proud corporate member of NAWIC and share NAWIC’s vision of an equitable construction industry where women fuREAD MORE
“We’re excited to announce that Mark Greener is joining the MCE team to further our growth and development in the Queensland region and are looking forward to our sustained growth across the transport, water, power and mining sectors.”READ MORE
We are delighted to announce that MCE – Management • Commercial • Engineering has reached an outstanding milestone – 2,000 followers on LinkedIn and we could not be more pleased. A huge thank you goes out to each one of you who follows us, likes our posts and shares our content.READ MORE
‘A system is a set of things – people, cells, molecules, or whatever – interconnected in such a way that they produce their own pattern of behaviour over time.’READ MORE
MCE Team Member of the Quarter A New award to recognise positive feedback from our clients and within our own team. This award goes to the Team Member we believe has gone above and beyond to live the READ MORE
R U OK? Day is a national day of action committed to encouraging and equipping everyone to regularly and meaningfully ask “Are you ok?”, of anyone who might be struggling with life.READ MORE
With R U OK? Day fast approaching (8 September), our most recent In-Person Team Event centred around Health & Wellbeing.READ MORE
The Young Professional Engineer of the Year Award Ceremony was held last week in Sydney and our own Annabella Dao, as well as being one of only 6 finalists, was given a Highly Commended Award of Excellence for her contribution to engineering and infrastructure.READ MORE
MCE is a Corporate Member of NAWIC and our Business Development Lead Clare Fenwick is on its CommitteeREAD MORE
Permanent Way Institution of New South Wales The Institution was formed in 1884 in England by a group of dedicated railway people, who felt the need for an avenue for exchange of track design, construREAD MORE
Our MCE Team is helping to support the mental health of Australia. Since the beginning of June a small (and mighty!) cohort of the MCE Team have taken on the “Push Up Challenge”. We are helping to shiREAD MORE
Sydney Build is Australia’s Largest Construction, Architecture & Infrastructure ShowREAD MORE
Three key takeaways from the discussion:
The construction industry desperately needs an image makeover.
We need to reduce hours of work and promote better health and wellbeing.
We need to focus on building more diverse and inclusive teams and cultures.
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The Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) is pleased to welcome three new members to the ICE Trustee Board: Edward Bingham CEng FICE, Julie Wood and our very own Matt Colton.READ MORE
The Sydney Harbour Bridge, one of Australia’s most recognised, photographed and loved landmarks, will celebrate its 90th birthday on the 19th of March 2022 – the day it opened to the first cars (and horses) back in 1932.READ MORE
In these unprecedented times of crisis around the world – from the devastating floods in NSW & Queensland here in Australia to the ravages of war torn Ukraine, Red Cross teams are on the ground doREAD MORE
Happy International Women’s Day!! Today we braved the rain ☔️ and headed into the City for High Tea to celebrate the women of MCE, Annabella Dao, Jennifer Finn, Clare Fenwick & Nicky Fell and wishREAD MORE
World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (WED) is today, Friday 4 March. The theme for 2022 is Build Back Wiser: Engineering the Future. WED is an opportunity to celebrate engineering in deliREAD MORE
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is an Australian, not-for-profit organisation formed in 1995. NAWIC is led by a team of passionate volunteers who all strive to help champion and empower women in the construction and related industries to reach their full potential. READ MORE
At MCE we have grown as a business in 2021, expanded our service offerings and broadened our client base. We are excited about the potential for 2022, onwards and upwards for our team and Clients! WisREAD MORE
Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education and many more. Everyone is entitled to these rights, without discrimination. READ MORE
The agreement between Alstom and Eversholt Rail will see the delivery of 10 HMUs, supporting the UK and Scotland government ambitions to decarbonise the rail sector.READ MORE
Australia’s campaign to stop violence against women…..READ MORE
Future Transport 2056 is an update of NSW’s Long Term Transport Master Plan which sets the 40-year vision, direction and principles for customer mobility in NSW, guiding transport investment over the longer term.READ MORE
It was an absolute pleasure to introduce @Seth Schultz to present the Australia & New Zealand leg of the Brunel lecture series last week, if you missed it, here is the ICE’s recording. This years READ MORE
A major ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) survey report provides an insight into members’ understanding of ‘good’ design and the cultural shift needed to help them deliver it. Here is our summary of that report.READ MORE
MCE congratulates one of our leadership team today: Congratulations Thomas Lee for becoming a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Fellowship is the highest grade of membership within the InsREAD MORE
RAM engineering is widely used in various industries around the world, including Transport, Aviation, Space, Defence. At MCE our systems engineering team is competent in the determination and application of RAM management procedures and techniques on complex projects.READ MORE
Thanks to our own Vida Ghorbani for pulling together this informative and interesting piece on future-proofing successful transportation systems in our Cities.
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For many of us, fathers are the first role model from our childhood that we relied on and learnt so much from. When it came to a DIY project around the house or setting up a swing in the backyard to mREAD MORE
Did you know the NSW Government was one of the first to produce risk management guidelines in 1993 (Local Government Act 1993), now risk management or a risk based approach forms the basis of many legREAD MORE
Tokyo Olympics came to an end and what a fantastic performance by team Australia! Whilst we all experienced a few weeks of passion, enthusiasm, excitement, mixed feelings and pride we can take a momenREAD MORE
Selamat Hari Raya, Eid Al-Adha Mubarak , wishing all muslim friends and colleagues a blessed celebration with your loved ones.
NEC Contracts® has published Australian version of the NEC4 suite of contracts and the new Y clause tailored for Australian use. MCE sat on the Australian Steering Group and are proud to promote the uREAD MORE
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It’s the Year of the Ox. Thanks for the journey together last year. May this new lunar year signals the dawn of a new beginning for us all – a year of renewed hope and joy. Gong Xi Fa Cai “gong xi fa READ MORE
NEC ran a series of complimentary webinars describing the benefits of collaborative contracting. The session will be hosted by Peter Higgins, (NEC4 Board Chair), Matthew Colton, (Institution of Civil READ MORE
The UK government released the Construction Playbook last week which calls out the UK’s ‘broken construction model’. It focusses on the UK industry, however the theories stand and apply internationallREAD MORE
It was a pleasure to chair the Collaborative Contracting webinar series recently and running the question and answer session for Peter Higgins and Amri Denton. The series explored how suitable the NECREAD MORE
Today is Remembrance Day – the day that commemorates the signing of the Armistice with Germany that ended the First World War, and more broadly, that calls us to remember our fallen and their tragedieREAD MORE
NEC is hosting two Contract seminars next week on behalf of Thomas Telford Group next week, details to register for free are below. The sessions are Session 1: Collaborative Contracting – describing hREAD MORE
MCE are proud to have been appointed to the Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance Master Supply Panel. MCE’s team are approved to provide Strategic Policy and Commercial advice and Leadership iREAD MORE
MCE has actively supported the Black Dog Institute for the last 4 years and will continue to do so. Research has shown acknowledging and talking about suicide may reduce suicide risk. The facts are stREAD MORE
Working on a project like Sydney Metro or any project, it’s very easy to get caught up in the size, excitement and shear work load of being involved in a significant project. The pace of work means itREAD MORE
It was an absolute pleasure to host the Institution of Civil Engineers’ President Paul Sheffield last week for our Asia Pacific Presidential address. Paul personally welcomed our new Chartered Civil EREAD MORE
Today Women (and men) all over the globe should help to raise the profile of women engineers and encourage more people to consider engineering as a profession for all. MCE’s team have been working witREAD MORE
National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to reflect on our shared histories and relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and explore how each of us can contriREAD MORE
MCE’s Associate Director Jonathan Richardson was interviewed with other members of Metro West’s LEadership group regarding Metro West’s EIS released this week. Sydney Metro released The Environmental READ MORE
This Sunday 8 March 2020 marks International Women’s Day. Here at MCE, we value the importance of a gender equal workforce and the underlying positive impact it makes to a team’s performance. EqualityREAD MORE
The world-renowned Mardi Gras Parade is a bustling extravaganza that brings Sydney to a standstill and shines a global spotlight on LGBTQI lives, culture, communities, creativity and inclusivity. ThisREAD MORE
To ensure our team maintain their top of class reputation and are up to date with international industry leading technology and processes, we took a closer look at Project 13. As part of our business’READ MORE
On Friday 13 December, MCE’s Thomas Lee was fortunate enough to be invited to the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) breakthrough at Barangaroo, as part of Sydney Metro’s City & Southwest project. TBM NaREAD MORE
From the team here at MCE we would like to wish all our Clients, partners and industry colleagues a Merry Christmas and wish you all health and happiness for the New Year. As a business, MCE has not sREAD MORE
As part of MCE’s Continuous Professional Development, I attended the NEC Contract’s first NEC4 Foundation Certificate course in Sydney earlier this month. Currently major programs of work are being deREAD MORE
Last Friday the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) NSW Christmas Dinner was held in Sydney. MCE proudly sponsored a table and contributed to the organisation of this wonderful event that was enjoyed with many colleagues from across the industry with this year’s focus on ‘Engineering Innovation.’READ MORE
Tomorrow marks R U OK? Day. This is a great client led initiative that Management Commercial Engineering (MCE), as proud supporter and corporate sponsor of The Black Dog Institute, fully endorse. ManaREAD MORE
MCE is delighted to introduce Orla O’Sullivan, who has joined the business as MCE’s General Manager. Orla commenced her career in the UK in architectural practice before moving into recruitment and suREAD MORE
It was a pleasure to attend the Institution of Civil Engineers East Asian Regional Strategy Meeting in Kuala Lumpur at the beginning of the month to meet infrastructure and construction industry leadeREAD MORE
We had the pleasure of spending some time with Nick Baveystock the Institution of Civil Engineer’s Director General at the end of last week. Nick is currently on a whirlwind visit of Australian, New ZREAD MORE
Her Majesty’s Trade Commisssioner for Asia Pacific, Natalie Black. It was a pleasure to meet her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Asia-Pacific, Natalie Black in Sydney last week. It was interesting toREAD MORE
MCE were invited to the Newcastle Light Rail (NLR) opening yesterday. NLR was MCE’s first engagement over 5 years ago. We were responsible for developing the design through business case, detailed desREAD MORE
MCE were invited to sit on the judging panel to assess the entrants to UNSW’s Engineering Taste of Research Program Showcase. The overall program consisted of over 80 research projects, the top 12 proREAD MORE
Not only are the Christmas holidays a time for us all to reflecton the past year, take some well earnt rest (unless you’re on rail possessions!) and spend time with our families, it can also be a timeREAD MORE
Delivering value to our Clients – Jonathan Richardson’s Blog from his recent assignment with Crossrail My current role with MCE is working with Sydney Metro as the Senior Design Manager on the Sydney READ MORE
2018 marks the 200th year of the Institution of Civil Engineers. To mark this occasion, in September this year we held the Australasia ICE200 Conference – Engineers Transforming the World at the InterREAD MORE
MCE have worked with members of the ICE’s NSW committee to organise and curate the Australasian Conference in Manly this September. 2018 marks the 200th year of the Institution of Civil Engineers and READ MORE
Thomas Lee was appointed as the chairperson for the Institution of Civil Engineers NSW Committee. Thomas intends to invigorate the Committee in the Institution’s bicentenary year. He aims to bring effREAD MORE
In November MCE were pleased to support a recent Institution of Civil Engineers and Department of Trade and Industry breakfast with Sir Terry Morgan, Chairman of Crossrail. The Consulate General; MichREAD MORE
This morning Fellows from the ICE NSW met for an impromptu and informal conversation with Richard Threlfall, Partner Global Head, Public Transport from KPMG at MCE’s office in Barangaroo. Richard has READ MORE
Officially announced at the Annual General Meeting last week, Matthew Colton (MCE’s founding Director) has been elected to the Council of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) London and has becomeREAD MORE
Management • Commercial • Engineering were pleased to host the Institution of Civil Engineers New South Wales Association members at our Barangeroo office last week. ICE NSW welcomed this year’s ICE TREAD MORE
It is with great pleasure that we can announce that Stephen Pascall has joined MCE as a Director of the business. Stephen has over twenty years of experience gained through the delivery of landmark trREAD MORE
Bees and infrastructure both play important roles in their respective ecosystems. Just as bees are essential for pollination and maintaining the balance of nature, infrastructure is crucial for supporREAD MORE
If you are a fun, good-humoured team player who wants to be part of an exciting, expanding team delivering a variety of world class sustainable infrastructure then please submit your CV below.
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