Our Team
Sharon Bugg
Managing Director | CPA
Sharon is an experienced and dedicated leader with a passion to inspire and motivate others to strive for excellence, with a focus on delivering first class engineering design outcomes to clients.
With a positive mindset, Sharon aspires to empower all staff to view each challenge as an opportunity to apply engineering expertise to deliver innovative solutions for every project.
Sharon is a highly effective leader and skilled communicator which supports the development of a strong and collaborative team culture with a shared vision.
Working within the construction industry for over 20 years has provided Sharon with an astute understanding of the complexities of the industry.
Sharon’s extensive background in accountancy, finance, human resources and management makes her well equipped to nurture the financial and strategic growth of the business, whilst ensuring compliance and sustainability.
Sharon's leadership and expertise provide a valuable contribution to the team, while her financial acumen and strategic vision provide the ability to drive the success and growth of the business.
Scott Sheriff
Principal – Structural, Civil and Hydraulic Manager
Northern Manager
Scott has had a colourful career which started with a civil engineering degree from UTAS- he joined the CES team in 2019 and has had many career highlights. He enjoys the problem solving aspects of engineering to create solutions for clients and communities.
Scott’s career has taken him all over the world spending 10 years in Europe, Asia, USA and Africa where he spent 4 years in Zimbabwe working on structural engineering projects in universities, schools, shopping centres, road bridges and mining infrastructure. He has two favourite projects; The Ulverstone basketball stadium where there was a real sense of fulfillment from working alongside the Ulverstone community who were excited about their new cultural asset and what it meant for their town. His second favourite was as a contracts manager for the Philadelphia Eagles gridiron American football stadium, Lincoln Financial Field- it was a huge project which was worth $1.6 billion and employed over 5000 construction personnel- Scott enjoyed being a part of such a big and significant project that positively contributed to the future of Philadelphia.
Scott regards himself as being fortunate to be born, bred and educated in Tasmania. After his time overseas he returned to Tasmania because he loves the people, weather, scenery and the amazing lifestyle that Tasmania offers. Two of his favourite activities are snow skiing and travel adventures.
Shane Cooke
Principal – Building Services and Operations Manager
Southern Manager
Shane joined the team in 2015 and enjoys his role as an engineer because of his work on a vast range of projects and industries with different clients. He enjoys finding solutions to problems and watching designs evolve into completed projects. The speed at which technology keeps advancing is something which creates constant opportunities to create improved outcomes for clients which is something he enjoys. The most enjoyable project he has worked on was the Antarctic Exhibition at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery in Hobart.
Shane is the office sports buff and also enjoys camping, bushwalking and fishing in Tasmania’s wild places. He loves spending time with friends and family and can often be found playing practical jokes, or scheming and devising practical jokes! When he isn’t busy in his outdoor pursuits you’ll find him foraging for local produce as he loves fresh raspberries and Tassie scallops.
Tim Reynolds
Principal – Building Services and BIM Manager
Tim joined us in 2019 and brings a wealth of experience in electrical and mechanical engineering, and Computer Aided Drafting. Since that time, Tim has developed a particular interest in Building Information Modelling and in the use of Autodesk Revit. He is passionate about utilising technology to streamline design & documentation. Tim is always on the lookout for new challenges and development opportunities. He loves the practical problem solving and designing solutions that combine precision and creativity to achieve the best outcome for the client. One of his favourite projects was developing a classroom in a school and collaborating with the school community to create an innovative solution that fosters a great learning environment.
Tim enjoys time with his family, photography, music, cycling, fencing and being a part of his local Church band. He is a proud Tasmanian and loves the genuine care for the environment that Tasmanians have. He enjoys the sense of community in Tasmania and that when he is out riding his bike that people are friendly and smile on the track.
William Cameron
Principal - Structural, Civil and Hydraulic Engineer
William started at CES in 2016 after graduating from the University of Tasmania with Honours in civil engineering. In his time with us he has worked on many diverse projects, his favourite to date was the CH Smith Redevelopment in Launceston. Will grew up surrounded by the fabrication/construction industry which led to an interest in engineering from a young age. This early interest has meant that today as a project engineer, he is able to overcome project specific challenges and constraints.
Will loves motorsports and working on cars. When the weather warms up (or Tasmanian summer) he can be found in cricket whites on an oval somewhere in Northern Tasmania. He loves the diversity of the Tasmanian environment and how many different industries and specialisations exist over such a small geographic area.
Alan Coote
Manager Special Projects
Alan’s career in engineering began when a teacher saw his talents in math and science and suggested engineering as a career option. This guidance saw him study electrical and electronics engineering at the University of Tasmania. Today he is Manager Special Projects of CES. His favourite project was undertaking the CH Smith redevelopment as the client were happy to fund new and innovative technology, and there was something new and challenging around every corner leading to a sustainable end product.
When time allows Alan enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, bushwalking, gardening, overseas travel and buying fishing equipment. He can also be found in a comfortable chair on his deck at Bruny Island enjoying the sunset. He loves Tasmania’s scenery weather and food and loves returning home after his overseas adventures.
James McElwee
Engineering Project Technician
James joined CES in 2017. His passion for engineering was sparked when learning about complex structures and large scale urban design projects whilst studying Environmental Design (Architecture) at UTAS. He enjoys the field of engineering and being able to create documentation to communicate the specifications for a structure to be built- bringing real world physically to a design/concept. His favourite project was the CH Smith development in Launceston.
James has many interests including playing the bass guitar, collecting coins, amateur radio and tending to his range of animals on his hobby farm. He loves Tasmania because he can live in a rural property and work in the CBD with a relatively short commute. The Tasmanian lifestyle enables him to live close to beaches and lots of places to explore.
Con Spiliopoulos
Engineering Project Technician
Con joined CES in 2021. Con has a talent for engineering and has studied Environmental Design (Architecture) at UTAS. He has worked in many positions and a variety of industries including mining , naval, specialty research and design. He has worked in the field of engineering for many years and is ready to create documentation to communicate the specifications for a structure to be built and bring your design/concept to life.
Con has many interests including drawing, metal sculpture, backgammon, gardening and comics.
Trevor Leith
Electrical Engineering Technologist
Trevor joined CES in 2020. Trevor emigrated from South Africa in 2019 with his family. Prior to emigrating, he had his own consulting business.
Trevor studied at Nelson Mandela University, South Africa.
Trevor enjoys exploring his local surroundings, going to the gym or pottering around in the shed. Trevor enjoys tinkering with cars, building electronic projects with Arduino, which involves some coding to make things work & loves Steak and chips, Thai food, and Pizza.
Trevor loves the beautiful scenery and the sense of community that Tasmania offers.
Roy Cheuk
Mechanical Engineer
Roy joined CES in 2021 as a Mechanical Engineer. He has a Bachelor of Engineering (Hon) from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Roy came here with his wife, and their dog in 2019. They enjoy the lifestyle, choice of fresh produce, traveling around beautiful national parks, and their dog running on the endless grass fields.
Roy enjoys going to the gym, spending time with his family, dog walking, watching movies, and Muay Thai (Thai boxing).
David Jones
Senior Design Technician | Draftsperson
David joined CES in 2021 as a Senior Design Technician and Draftsperson. He has an Associate Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical).
David has a variety of experience in his field. A steadfast employee who brings a thorough knowledge and an excellent work ethic.
David brings experience from high-speed ship building, structural steel detailing, the water and sewage industry and concrete reinforcement. He has used GPS surveying equipment for civil engineering drafting.
David likes making home improvements and enjoys short holidays to the East Coast of Tasmania.
Ulrike Penu
Engineering Technologist
Ulrike joins our Launceston team as an Engineering Technologist, bringing to our office an added passion for a sustainable approach to our build environment & district knowledge as an aeronautical engineer. Ulrike graduated with honours in Aerospace Engineering from Swansea University, Wales.
As an Engineering Technologist in CES' Launceston office, she collaborates with our engineering teams to bring togethering modelling, drafting and documentation for our diverse range of projects.
Her interest in sustainable building processes, town planning and resource management compliments Ulrike’s problem solving and project work.
Although her engineering knowledge grounds Ulrike's work at CES, it is her keen eye for purposeful and practical solutions that adds a valuable & progressive component to our growing team.
Azhar Razvi
Engineering Technologist
Azhar Razvi joined CES in Oct 2022 as an Engineering Technologist. He completed his formal education in Mechanical Engineering from J.N.T.U University, Hyderabad, India. Since that time Azhar has gained extensive experience in Fire Protection Engineering across the Middle East, including High rise Buildings, Hospital’s, commercial & Industrial projects in UAE, Saudi Arabia & Qatar.
Azhar looks forward to each new project, with the opportunity to improve skills, improve problem solving, and utilize project limitations for the best possible outcome for the client.
Outside of work, Azhar loves to spend time with his family, gardening, playing with the kids, relaxing, watching Cricket, Tennis & sports.
Having moved to Tasmania in 2020 with his wife and kids, Azhar has found Tasmania to be an incredibly attractive state with kind & diverse people, clean atmosphere, calm, and serene surroundings. They have loved exploring the abundance of local history, the breadth of culture, and beautiful landscape.
Christopher Crack
Senior Electrical Designer
Christopher joined CES in March 2023 as a Senior Electrical Designer.
Christopher looks forward to each new project, with the opportunity to improve skills, improve problem solving, and utilize project limitations for the best possible outcome for the client. He looks forward to working closely with clients and providing exceptional service along with the CES team.
He loves the beautiful scenery and the sense of community that Tasmania offers.