Ben Holland, Projects Leader from Wellington, New Zealand

Ben has also added real value to commissions such as the Cost Risk and Value component of Transmission Gully and the double tracking of the railway between McKays Crossing and Waikanae.

Projects Leader, Wellington, New ZealandBen Holland has shown outstanding commitment to furthering project management in the Wellington Region while also playing an influential role in a number of important projects and commissions.He has regularly put the Company first and his commitment, at significant personal sacrifice, to the design and construct tender for Tauranga Harbour Link is an example of this.

Jim Muir, South Auckland Area Manager from Pukekohe, New Zealand

Jim Muir has made an outstanding commitment to the integration of Joynes Pike Group and Opus. Clearly the period immediately following acquisition is a critical time for all concerned and Jim fronted up and provided leadership to a wide range of matters.

He showed real dedication to the process and his ability to lead and influence change was a critical success factor. I am very aware that Jim did this at significant personal sacrifice working long hours, and at the same time keeping a long-distance, but wary eye on his business back in Pukekohe.

Peter Mitchell, Senior Environmental Engineer, Auckland, New Zealand

Peter Mitchell’s skill and experience is now recognised well beyond the Auckland Office, and he is adding real value to a range of projects having led the stormwater management component of the Christchurch Southern Motorway project and the Kapiti Western Link Road project. Both of these projects involved considerable design complexity and demanding programmes and his commitment to these never wavered.

Peter worked well beyond the call of duty, often away from home, and frequently putting in the necessary hours to ensure project deadlines are met without compromising quality standards.

Adrian White, Work Group Manager – Major Projects, Darwin, Australia

Adrian has a reputation for doing whatever is necessary to get the job done. This often includes working very extended hours and travel away from home. He was central to our success in securing a portion of the Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Programme in the Northern Territory. He has volunteered to step aside from his role as Branch Manager Darwin and become the design manager within our Alliance team provides great confidence for the success of this project.

Adrian White continues to make an outstanding commitment to Opus through his efforts to identify and secure commissions and in delivering those.

Tim Selby, Transportation Team Leader, WA, Australia

Tim Selby has made a significant impact as the Transportation Team Leader since his arrival in Perth in September 2007, from his previous role in Wellington. Tim has been directly responsible for building a credible team and a sustainable transportation advice business from scratch. His tenacity, drive and energy have all been key success attributes, and together with his reputation for outstanding commitment, this is the hallmark of Tim Selby.

His commitment to delivering the Traffic Impact Assessment for Mackay Hospital in Queensland is an excellent example of the degree to which he will go to ensure his business is successful.