Australia Awards 2025

Andrea Brown FRICS

Director, Tregantle Consulting

A passion for existing buildings particularly industrial assets and the stories they tell has taken Andrea from Cornwall, UK where she started her career to Sydney. Starting her career as a capital works manager for a hospital trust this led to senior roles within national and global real estate firms encompassing building consultancy, project management and client management. This background has enabled Andrea to develop a unique yet transferable skill set that combines leadership roles with precise project management, the full range of technical skills as a building consultant and a deep understanding of legal frameworks. Andrea is currently a Director of Tregantle Consulting which was created to bring commercial outcome certainty and strategic influence to building owners and occupiers. The focus of Tregantle being a down-to-earth approach and a commitment to simplifying the complexities of the industry whilst at all times remaining flexible and genuine, with an absolute focus on client service.

Liam Murray MRICS

Director, Metriq

Liam is a senior commercial leader and quantity surveyor with over 20 years’ experience across the infrastructure and building sectors. Following a career that has spanned three countries, he joined the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in 2018. Liam’s passion lies in providing strategic commercial advice focused on conflict avoidance and dispute resolution. Liam applies deep commercial insight to mitigate risk, resolve complex challenges, and promote the value of traditional quantity surveying principles within the Australian construction industry. As Director of Metriq, Liam combines strategic foresight with practical execution. He works closely with clients throughout the project lifecycle to deliver tailored commercial strategies that optimise revenue, improve cost efficiency, and enhance project certainty. His commitment to excellence and positive industry change has earned him widespread respect in the field.

Mark Upton FRICS

Mark commenced his career in valuations holding positions with Chesterton International and Richard Ellis (now CBRE) before working in the City of London during the late 1990s. Returning from the UK, Mark next undertook primarily residential development projects of varying scale and complexity, mainly in Melbourne’s inner and south-eastern suburbs. An opportunity then arose to join McDonald’s Australia where his role was site acquisition and securing of town planning consent across three states. A similar role with Coles Group Property Developments Limited followed. Currently a consultant providing property advice to a broad client base, Mark is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Suzanne Chinner MRICS

Technical Director , Quantum (ANZ), Rimkus

Suzanne is a quantum expert, claims consultant, and chartered quantity surveyor with over 18 years of experience in the construction industry. As quantity surveyor, Suzanne has worked on various large-scale projects and has seen multiple projects through from the concept stage to final accounts. Suzanne also has extensive experience in expert witness support, quantum analysis, claims consulting, and risk assessments on complex multi-billion dollar projects. In addition to a degree in quantity surveying (BSc QS), Suzanne has post graduate degrees in construction law (LLM) and business (MBA).

Tracy Morrah MRICS

National Leasing Manager, Stockland Pty Ltd

In her role as National Leasing Manager for Stockland. Tracy is currently leading Stockland’s flagship workplace development leasing strategy at MPark, Affinity Place and Piccadilly. Through her international experience, Tracy has developed a broad range of property skills over her 25 years in the industry. From mixed-use development valuation in the Middle East and Africa, to Investment Management in the United Kingdom, to delivering commercial outcomes on behalf of owners and occupiers across New Zealand and, more recently, formulating and executing occupier office leasing strategy throughout Australia. Tracy is also supporting the next generation of RICS professionals via her role chairing assessment panels.

Brigitte Meszaros MRICS

Director, Major Projects, Victoria AECOM

A Chartered Surveyor since 1994 with an extensive background in Program Management, Brigitte is using her skills to support the winning and delivery of major multidisciplinary projects and programs. Previously Brigitte has held several senior roles in AECOM including as the Director Civil and as the Group Director for Project and Program Management across Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. Brigitte and her various teams have worked across Industry including a strong focus in Energy, Defence, Transportation, Education and all levels of Government.

Maneesh Chugh MRICS

Real Estate Business Partner, ANZA & South East Asia, Ericsson Australia Pty Ltd

An astute CRE Professional with an MBA and BSB41415 Level IV Certificate in Work Health & Safety. Rich and diversified work experience across a wide gamut of Corporate Real Estate including Portfolio Management and new office Builds, Workplace Services, WH&S & Facility Management functions including FM (Outsourced Model), Project Management, Infrastructure Management, Physical Security, Business Continuity, Hard & Soft Services etc. in a 24/7 environment. Able to build and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with outside real estate partners, landlords, and vendors. Exceptional project management skills including the ability to handle multiple projects meeting aggressive deadlines. Cross-boundary working with proven ability to manage and balance the requirements of multiple stakeholders. Proficient in IFM budgeting & planning the funds for procurement & sourcing of services, contracts etc. High level of professionalism, confident and resilient personality with ability to work in a high pressured, busy role with confidence to just get the stuff done.

Michael Taranto FRICS, FAIQS, CQS

National Preconstruction and Cost Planning Manager, Self Employed

An experienced Construction and Development executive with over 30 years of experience working in the residential build to sell and build to rent, commercial, industrial and mixed-use asset classes across key markets in Australia and internationally. With a proven track record in working in the Tier 1 property market Michael has developed high performing cost planning and pre-construction teams across New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. Michael is a highly organised and motived professional who empowers teams to out-perform whilst ensuring critical business disciplines and accountability mechanisms are maintained. Michael is a traditionally trained Quantity Surveyor and is passionate about construction, business and digital innovation and led the cost planning team in NSW, then nationally then the national pre-construction team. Michael has an exceptional network across the Construction industry in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane has long standing relationships with a wide range of construction and development professionals and subcontractors involved in the delivery of projects across NCC building Classes 2, 5 and 6.

Peter Phillips MRICS

Development Manager, The GPT Group

Having originally qualified as a Chartered Building Surveyor in London, I now specialise in land development and industrial property development. With 18+ years’ experience in Melbourne and 6 years in London, I have successfully delivered a variety of office, industrial, and retail projects from inception through to completion, and provided strategic technical due diligence advice on a number of commercial property and land acquisitions. When I am not working, I am usually enjoying time with family and friends.

Tim Jones MRICS

Managing Director, Wholesale Securities Management Pty Ltd

Member – Investment Committee, Clime Investment Management Tim Jones is a seasoned investment and funds management professional with over 30 years of experience in real estate syndication, property development, structured finance, and capital raising. As the founding Director of Wholesale Securities Management Pty Ltd (WSM), he leads a specialised firm focused on commercial real estate investment and alternative property sectors. Tim began his career at Macquarie Group, managing property developments worth $800 million, later holding senior roles at Cape Bouvard Investments and the Sarich Family Office. He has structured and managed real estate debt and equity funds exceeding $3 billion and served as a Responsible Manager under two AFSLs. A member of Clime’s Unlisted Property Investment Committee, Tim contributes to investment strategy across fixed income and credit markets. He is also an MRICS member with strong affiliations in Australia's property and finance sectors.