The first-choice partner
for our customers.
Our Team
Our people are our most valuable resource.
We are committed to investing in our people and in the processes and equipment that support them. The development, growth and achievements of Donnelley Civil are the sole product of our team of dedicated professionals.
As a family owned company, our 50 employees share our vision and values. This is the foundation that keeps us united, operating together as a cohesive and results-driven team.
Our Vision
To be the first-choice partner for our customers, by working together to help safely deliver the right solution, every time.
We share our vision and values which keeps us united, operating together as a cohesive and results-driven team.
Our Values
Stay Safe
Safety is our #1 priority.
Customer Focused
Always striving to deliver the best outcome for our customers.
Be Accountable
Take ownership and be accountable for everything you do.
Can Do Attitude
Going the extra mile to get the job done.
Always Respectful
Always treat others with respect and operate with integrity.
Management Team
Javier Ayala
General Manager
Javier Ayala brings 20 years of experience in leadership roles to Donnelley Civil. Previously the Sydney Metro and Illawarra/South Coast regional manager for Coates Hire, Australia’s largest equipment rental and services company, Javier’s local knowledge and integration of commercial outcomes with change and asset management are essential tools for the Donnelley Civil business.
Nicola Belbeck
Finance Manager
Joining Donnelley Civil in 2016. Nickie is a highly valued member of the senior team. Leading the finance and support function, Nickie brings a critical skill set to the business, ensuring our day to day operations run efficiently and effectively. Nickie has over 15 years’ experience working in the industrial sector and qualifications that include a Master of Professional Accounting and Bachelor of Science.
Luke Cervoni
Senior Estimator
We are delighted to introduce our new estimator to the Donnelley Civil team. Luke is a qualified civil engineer with over 15 years extensive experience in the pre-contract and delivery phases of complex brownfield and greenfield infrastructure projects. Luke’s experience in project delivery includes Westconnex Stage 1A project, Roads and Maritime Hunter Expressway, Pacific Highway Frederickton to Eungai, Royal North Shore Hospital, City West 132kv Cable Tunnel stage 2 project and the Lane Cove Tunnel Gore Hill Freeway.
Ermanno Raso
Business Development Manager
Donnelley Civil has recently appointed Ermanno as Business Development Manager as we grow the Plant Hire division and continue to consolidate industrial services and civil contracting. Ermanno has been working in business development providing services to clients including Lend Lease, Built NSW, FDC and Grindley Constructions. Ermanno brings a strong safety focus from 15 years experience in height safety and HRW Teacher training in scaffolding, forklift and white cards from Wollongong TAFE. His speciality is plant hire and looks forward to supporting the Donnelley Civil team and our customers in meeting their project goals.
Russell Picknell
Industrial Services Manager / Project Supervisor
With over 30 year’s experience in the civil industry, Russell Picknell started as a leading hand with Donnelley Civil, working through the business to his current position. Russell is known for his religious attention to detail, and commitment to caring for the wellbeing of his team. Russell’s experience has seen him been involved in major demolition and civil construction works including BlueScope’s No 6 Blast Furnace, Lysaght Forklift runways, Holy Spirit College and Loftus TAFE
Projects
Hydromet Acid Storage Shed
Focused on collecting and recycling the contaminant metals in by-product waste residues from manufacturing processes, Hydromet is a vital service in the industrial Illawarra. Read more
Pedestrian Bridge Nan Tien Temple
Nan Tien Temple, a Buddhist complex located on the outskirts of Wollongong, is one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. Read more
Holy Spirit College Demolition Works
Holy Spirit College Bellambi is a growing comprehensive Catholic Secondary School on the NSW South Coast, empowering students from years seven to 12 to reach their potential. Read more
Flinders Green Retention Basin
With water quality ailing at Shellharbour landmark Flinders Green, Shellharbour City Council engaged Donnelley Civil to renew the pond opposite a large public park Read more
Industrial Site Environmental Remediation
Successful completion of a significant project for a site remediation through a safe and quality implementation in a highly regulated environment. Read more