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We have some of the construction industry's best talent, plant and resources ready to go at any moment. Looking for a construction partner you can trust to deliver outstanding end-to-end solutions? You've found us.
We lean on specialist insights across the group for quality outcomes.
Our extensive range of machinery is ready for jobs of any scale.
We work across and evolve alongside the full spectrum of sectors.
We've delivered some of the biggest and brightest projects in Australia.
As one of Australia’s largest self-performing contractors, Symal successfully manages large-scale, complex projects with end-to-end delivery. As a trusted principal contractor, we offer sophisticated services and engineering expertise, specialising in the roads, rail, defence, justice, ports and energy sectors.
To create a better tomorrow, you have to start by creating the right kind of partnerships today. We're a collaborative contractor with the capabilities and assets to tackle civil construction projects of all sizes, delivering innovative solutions that respond to the evolving needs of public infrastructure.
Matthew Gurney joined Symal Group in 2015 and oversees the Business’ Major Infrastructure operations across Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, and Queensland.
As Executive General Manager, Matthew is responsible for managing the delivery of major construction contracts in both the public and private sectors. His expertise covers various commercial frameworks, including Design and Construct (D&C), Alliance, Integrated Target Costing (ITC), Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), and subcontracting. Matthew’s extensive experience in civil construction spans sectors such as road and bridge construction, renewable energy, water, defence, rail, aviation, and port infrastructure.
With over 19 years in the construction industry, Matthew has held senior positions at Leighton Contractors and BMD. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) from RMIT University, completed in 2005.
Ben is an exceptional leader with over two decades of industry experience delivering complex civil infrastructure projects in Australia and the UK, particularly in the road, rail, energy and marine sectors. His strategic vision and commitment to fostering a high-performance culture make him the ideal person to drive our expansion into NSW.
Ben's unique blend of market insight and collaborative mindset has made him an invaluable asset to our company and clients. His boundless energy and positive attitude have earned him a reputation as a true champion of our brand, consistently creating new opportunities and generating excellent outcomes for all involved.
Rob has earned a solid reputation for building robust relationships in construction across a career spanning more than 15 years. His network of contacts within the energy and renewables sector, along with his experience and knowledge of wind farm projects across Australia, will propel Symal's growth in the energy sector.
Rhys is an empowering and supportive leader with over ten years of experience in pre-contracts, project delivery, and asset management in road, rail, airport and defence environments. His business development expertise and comprehensive knowledge of the defence sector and its challenges make him the perfect leader for our defence business.
