About

PVE CIVIL SOLUTIONS offer professional services to the construction sector.  We have the benefit of over 25 years of industry knowledge and experience across a diverse range of construction activities and projects which include:

  • Private and Government Infrastructure
  • Resources and Defence sector works
  • Urban Development
  • Maintenance works
  • Design and Construct

Our goal is to help companies develop and grow by drawing on this knowledge and experience and applying tried and tested management practices. We believe that relationships, teamwork, goal setting and adapting to change are the key drivers to a successful and rewarding business.

Key Clients & Contacts

Government – Department of Main Roads, QRail, Department of Defence, Brisbane City Council, Logan City Council, Toowoomba Regional Council, Lockyer Regional Council.

Urban Development – Springfield Land, Stockland, Frasers, Peet, Mirvac, Goodman, Aveo, Cardno, GHD, Aecom, Arcadis, Calibre, Meinhardt, Opus, SMEC, Acor, ETS, MPN.

Major Building and Civil – Lend Lease, John Holland, Probuild, CPB, Laing O’Rourke, Westfield, FKG, ADCO, Ausco, BMD, Acciona, Fulton Hogan.

Infrastructure/Resources – Brisbane Airport Corporation, Queensland Airports, UGL, Powerlink, Downer, Santos, Aurizon, Origin Energy, Economic Development Queensland.

Industry – CCF, QMCA, AAPA, UDIA, IPWEQ, TBSE, Roads Australia, IAQ, MESCA, CSQ.

People

Peter van Esseveld – Director

About PVE Civil Soutions

Peter is a construction and business professional with over 25 years of industry experience across a number of roles. This has allowed him to develop a wide range of skills and he enjoys the challenge of working with clients and industry to find opportunities, develop businesses, win work and deliver operations and projects successfully.

Work Experience

Allroads Group, Brisbane, Australia, Feb 13 – June 17

Group General Manager – Overall responsibility for the Allroads and Pink Plant Hire companies reporting to the Board of Directors and working as part of the senior management team to develop and lead the Allroads group.

Pensar Construction Group, Brisbane, Australia, Oct 07 – Feb 13

Business Development Manager – Identifying project opportunities, developing and maintaining client relationships, preparation of tenders and contract review and negotiation.

Construction Manager  – Management and administration of civil construction projects including subdivisions and infrastructure.

Fulton Hogan, Brisbane, Australia, Sep 96 – Sep 07

Project  Manager – Management of civil construction projects including the pricing, administration and delivery of projects.

Business Manager/Commercial Manager – Management of financial and commercial activities in Queensland.

Construction Manager and Surfacing Manager – Management of Construction, Asphalt and Maintenance departments.

Fulton Hogan Central, Alexandra, New Zealand, Mar 94 – Sep 96

Road Maintenance Department Manager – Management of highway maintenance and road construction activities.

Banks Peninsula District Council Akaroa/Lyttelton, May 88 – Mar 94

Engineering/Planning Officer – Municipal Engineering

Significant Projects Involved In

  • Toowoomba Range Crossing Local Roads Package, Nexus (2017), $10m
  • Yuleba Substation, UGL/Powerlink (2015), $10.6m
  • Fitzgibbon Estate, Economic Development Queensland (2016), $10.3m
  • Garden City Internal and External Roads Upgrade, Westfield/DTMR (2014), $14.7m
  • NDRRA Strengthen Grantham, Lockyer Valley Regional Council (2012), $15m.
  • Augusta Parkway Duplication, Springfield Land Corporation/ICC (2010), $25m.
  • Cedar View Subdivision, Devine (2008), $4.9m.
  • Logan Motorway Rehabilitation, Logan Motorway Company (2007), $4.8m.
  • Amberley Air Base Apron Construction, Leighton Contractors (2007), $9.8m.

Business Fit

  • Flexible with work location, travel, hours and days of work and will go the extra mile.
  • Happy to work in one role or across a number functions and fill the gaps where required.
  • Can bring further professionalism to an organisation, with a good culture fit.
  • High level of verbal and written communication and reporting skills including writing reports and proposals.
  • High competency with computers and software applications.

Personal Traits

  • High ethical standards and values.
  • Hands on and happy to roll up the sleeves and help.
  • Will see things through to the end with a positive result.
  • Team player and happy to take the lead if appropriate.
  • Lateral thinker and will look outside the box for solutions.
  • Can communicate and interact with people at all levels.
  • Hardworking, calm, level headed, self-starter, outcome driven and relationship focused.