Inclusivity and growth in the building industry

REACHING GREAT HEIGHTS... Half the team at Bruce Mactier - Georgina Schifferle Finance & Administration Manager, Carolynne Parkinson Senior Building Designer, Melissa McCoy Senior Building Designer, Nicola Enright Senior Building Designer, Bridget Saunders Building Designer, Chris Larkin Accounts Officer, Rae-ann Prater Technical Support Officer, Chathuri Bandara Building Designer and Jacqui Lamont Thermal Performance Assessor. Photo: Emma Harrop

BRUCE Mactier has grown to be one of the largest residential and commercial building design firms in the Goulburn Valley.

Their expertise has been used across a broad section of Victoria both in conducting the design component and then following up by project managing, letting contracts and serving a cross section of functions in getting the building works complete.

Bruce Mactier have worked on small dwellings through to large, multimillion-dollar commercial projects and everything in between. They have the capability to work with clients on small residential extensions as well as large palatial new builds.

REACHING GREAT HEIGHTS… Half the team at Bruce Mactier – Georgina Schifferle Finance & Administration Manager, Carolynne Parkinson Senior Building Designer, Melissa McCoy Senior Building Designer, Nicola Enright Senior Building Designer, Bridget Saunders Building Designer, Chris Larkin Accounts Officer, Rae-ann Prater Technical Support Officer, Chathuri Bandara Building Designer and Jacqui Lamont Thermal Performance Assessor. Photo: Emma Harrop

The balanced and inclusive culture at Bruce Mactier translates across their continued success and staff members with impressive tenures. The team of 22 at Bruce Mactier comprises of 50 percent women whom offer skills in all areas of the business including finance, administration, building design, drafting, thermal performance assessments (Energy ratings), town planning permit applications, project management and 3D artists impressions.

“This is a productive and supportive workplace, with a range of experience within the office, we all have the opportunity to both nurture and grow our skills,” said senior designer of 25 years with Bruce Mactier, Melissa McCoy.

Ever at the forefront of innovation and growth, the company is always keen to nurture and encourage young people to embark on a career in the building industry.

“This is an excellent career path for those passionate about the building industry,” said Finance and Administration Manager, Georgina Schifferle.