Profile
Contek Constructions’ simple business plan is to create partnerships between staff, clients and suppliers. Built on the core values of working hard with trust and integrity now with over 23 years in the civil construction industry in Melbourne, Contek is still evolving and taking on challenges.Employees are valued at Contek with an average employee duration of 10 years. Challenges equal to skill level are constantly evaluated, with continuous training offered and rewarded.
Client’s expectations and sometimes hidden goals are always taken as highest priority, demonstrated by our customer feedback surveys. Once again partnership style contracting has lead to a continuous supply of work. Contek has not changed from the initial plan of being a leading small to medium contractor and a desire to be a “Contractor of Choice”.
Suppliers are key to any business, it is pleasing to say with now 23 years of operation, Contek is in a position to be looking for best value from suppliers, rather than best price only.
Opportunities and growth areas have been a focus of Contek for sometime now, with several industry awards and many exciting projects completed.
Continuous improvement is an important aspect and with the implementation of our integrated management system Contek’s management value this as one of our best assets.
The Team
Simon Fuller CEO
Profile
Simon Fuller has been involved in the Civil Construction for most of his life. Growing up working on sites as a teenager gave Simon a passion for the industry which led him to complete his degree, work for local government and consulting engineers, before becoming a part of Contek as a Foreman then CEO.Simon has been involved in nearly every stage and task of civil construction, from onsite labouring, to design, procurement, management and delivery.
As a CEO at Contek, Simon has been the driving force which turned the company from a standard Civil Contractor delivering sub divisions, to a multi‐faceted company which is able to turn its hand to almost anything.
Having an interest in the environment and water quality has contributed to Simon being the Project Manager in charge of delivering three projects which have won industry awards for environmental and construction excellence.
Qualifications & Awards
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
- Level 2 first aid
- Occupational Health and Safety (plant)
- Construction Industry Induction Awards
Awards
- Civil Contractors Federation Earth Award 2003 – Category 1 winner for the ‘Henry Arthur Estate’.
- Civil Contractors Federation Earth Award 2008 – Category 1 winner for the ‘Cowderoy Street Drain Diversion’.
- Civil Contractors Federation Earth Award 2012 – Category 1 winner for the ‘Wicks Reserve Bio‐Infiltration System’.
- United Nations World Environment Day Awards 2012 – Winner for excellence in sustainable water management, in conjunction with Knox City Council, Monash University and Melbourne University.
- Stormwater Victoria Awards 2012 –Winner – Excellence in infrastructure award in conjunction with Knox City Council, Monash University and Melbourne University.
Simon Milne Project Manager
Profile
Simon Milne started of his working career as a gardener/landscaper, and after becoming qualified quickly became a foreman.Simon got a taste of the civil industry and made the decision to change industries. From this point Simon has worked hard to gain skills, qualifications and experience necessary to manage projects.
With a genuine passion for what he does, Simon focuses on delivering positive outcomes and solutions to his clients.
Qualifications
- Certificate 4, Civil Construction Supervision
- Certificate 3, Horticulture
- Melbourne Water recipient trained
- Certificate of Competencies ‐ Excavator, Backhoe, Bobcat, Roller, Heavy Rigid licence.
- Level 2 first aid
- VEDN (civil) Installation and Auditor
- Construction Industry Induction Awards
- Queens Scout Award (1997)
- Civil Contractors Federation Awards 2008 – Winner‐ ‘Cowderoy Street Drain Diversion.
- Landscape Industry Awards 2005 – Honourable mention – Hard Surfacing.
Adrian Bartlett Foreman
Qualifications
Adrian has been with Contek for nearly 20 years. He began as a labourer and moved up to leading hand and then foreman. He is highly experienced in running and delivering sub-divisions, street re-constructions and Vic Roads supervised projects.- 20 years industry experience / 20 years with Contek
- Certificate 3, Civil Construction
- Level 2 first aid
- VEDN (civil) installation
- Traffic Management
- Certificate of competencies – Excavator, Backhoe, skid steer, Roller
- Melbourne Water recipient trained
- Construction Industry Induction
Awards
- Civil Contractors Federation Earth Award 2003 – Category 1 winner for the ‘Henry Arthur Estate’.
John Fyfe Foreman
Qualifications
John is a hardworking, ‘hands on’ foreman with a wealth of experience in the civil industry. John has had experience working on everything from large infrastructure projects to small car parks.- 20 years industry experience / 1.5 years with Contek
- Certificate 4, OH&S management
- Level 2 first aid
- Traffic Management
- Metro trains safety and environmental induction
- Construction Industry Induction