In 2003 while completing his BE (Civil), Grant launched his engineering career with STA Consulting. This was followed by a stint in Brisbane where he designed high rise construction, and another role where he worked on a diverse range of projects in the UK. Rejoining STA in 2008, Grant opened and managed the Gold Coast Structural office, before holding the role of Chief Engineer at STA for 6 years. In 2023, he stepped up to the role of General Manager.

In addition to his Bachelor of Engineering, Grant also completed further studies, graduating with an MBA in 2017. He is also chartered (CPEng MIEAust) and registered as a RPEQ.

Known for his practical, commonsense approach to engineering (and problem solving, in general), Grant aims to provide clients with solutions that are both compliant and cost-effective.

In his role as General Manager, Grant is responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans, and oversees day-to-day operations in collaboration with the senior leadership team. He regularly engages with key customers and drives a culture of continuous improvement and development — to ensure better outcomes for both staff and customers. Some of Grant’s current focus areas include compliance, safety, quality, and efficient service delivery.

Having spent much of the last two decades of his career with STA, Grant has deep respect for the founders and what they’ve accomplished. Moving forward, Grant is excited to see what he can achieve alongside the senior leadership team, from actively building the company’s already-strong culture, to improving knowledge transfer and career progression.

When he’s not working, Grant enjoys spending his weekends with family and friends — unwinding with a beer, watching sports, or reading a good book. He also likes to try to stay fit by going to the gym, playing tennis, and cycling.

Brenton’s role as Operations Manager (Design) encompasses the provision of economical, practical, and efficient engineering design solutions, with a strong focus placed on great client service. He is heavily involved in STA’s Structural, Foundations, Hydraulics, and Specialised Engineering teams.

Whilst completing an Associate Degree of Engineering (Civil), Brenton joined STA in 2010. He then pursued opportunities for continued learning to broaden his experience and skill set, and soon progressed into senior design and leadership roles within the business. Prior to his appointment as Operations Manager (Design) in 2023, Brenton managed the Structural Design division and was responsible for overseeing process and delivery of structural services, with a quality-first approach.

Brenton strives for continuous improvement, whilst empowering his team to achieve their goals — both personally and professionally. When challenges arise, he works hard to deliver positive outcomes for all stakeholders involved.

When he’s not at work, you’ll find Brenton playing his guitar, woodworking, or getting stuck into DIY or home renovation projects. He also enjoys checking out local restaurants and bars with friends and family.

Having worked in the building construction industry for 20+ years across both technical and management roles, Paul brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to his role as Business Development Manager.

Currently completing an MBA via the Australian Institute of Management, Paul joined STA in 2023 because he saw an opportunity to build a career, instead of just working another job.

Paul’s main focus is on the start of STA customer journeys — he chats to new leads, negotiates client pricing, and has a customer centric focus that both delivers a positive experience and builds long-term relationships. He believes there’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ when it comes to engineering, and takes the time to understand each individual client’s situation so that he can tailor STA’s services to meet their needs.

After he clocks off, you might find Paul having a couple of drinks, hanging out with mates, or catching up on the latest in the NRL, F1, and MotoGP.

Katherine Grant is Quality, Training and People Manager at STA Consulting Engineers, bringing experience across quality assurance, HR, WHS, training, stakeholder engagement and technical administration, supported by a Bachelor of Psychological Science, ISO9001:2016 and AS9100 internal auditing experience, and current MBA studies.

Luke joined STA in early 2008 after a couple of his mates, who were already with the company, encouraged him to apply.

He’d always had a keen interest in building and construction, so he sent through his resume, had an interview the next day, and was on the job the next morning. 16+ years later and he’s still happily with STA, though his role has evolved over the years from Senior Team Leader and Senior Design Technician, to his current role as Foundations Design Manager.

The Foundations team is responsible for producing high quality design reports within target turnaround times. This is always a challenge during periods of unprecedented workloads — but Luke is proud of how his team comes together and works hard to improve lead times.

Luke places a strong emphasis on professional communication and the importance of listening and sharing information. He’s a big believer in empowering people (rather than micromanaging them) so that they can be productive, successful, and overcome challenges.

When he’s not at work, Luke enjoys spending time with his family and heading outdoors to go camping, visit the beach, or play a round of golf.

Ben brings more than 20 years of design experience in the building and construction industry. He completed an Associates Degree in Civil Engineering in 2004 and joined STA Consulting Engineers in the same year.

Over the last two decades, he’s held several roles within the company (each with a similar focus), from Structural Manager and Brisbane Structural Team Manager, to his current title of Structural Design Manager.

At present, Ben is actively developing a great team, and focuses on ensuring that clients receive quality structural designs in a timely manner. He particularly enjoys being part of the work STA is doing and branching into different design fields.

When he’s not working with the team to design solutions for STA’s clients, you might find Ben getting away with the family, playing golf, fishing, and watching his favourite sports.

Victor has 16+ years in commercial and residential construction projects, with a focus on light gauge steel framing. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) and Master of Engineering (Structural).

He joined STA in mid-2010 to pursue opportunities to use and further develop his engineering skills.

As a specialised engineering manager, he is responsible for producing high quality results with light gauge steel framing design, as well as water tank design. In addition to his core focus area, Victor has experience in other types of construction materials, including timber, concrete, and aluminium.

During his downtime, Victor enjoys playing music, travelling, and catching up on sports.

Ankush Sood brings more than 29 years’ experience across industrial, residential and commercial projects in Australia and New Zealand. He holds a Master’s in Structural Engineering and a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Punjab Technical University, and is registered as CPEng, NER, MIE, CMEngNZ and IntPE. His experience includes structural design, seismic assessment, steel and concrete framing, industrial facilities, precast structures, crane-supporting structures, equipment foundations, QMS/ISO audit compliance and value-engineering across EPCM and design-and-construct environments.

With more than two decades of experience in service and facilities coordination across various industries, including security, safety, entertainment, communications, and public service, Richard is an expert in planning and workflows.

He joined STA Consulting in early 2022 as Master Planner (Design & Draft), and is responsible for resource management, workload prioritisation, customer liaison, and the continual improvement of systems and processes.

He holds a Diploma of Business Studies, with a focus on Business Administration and Management.

Chris’s expertise lies in workforce and capacity planning, and he has a diverse background that spans engineering, transport, telecommunications, security, and power transmission. He holds a Bachelor of Business and Cert IV in Project Management, and has two decades of professional experience.

In mid-2021, Chris saw an opportunity to broaden his skills and experience work in a different sector, and joined STA Consulting as a Master Planner (Field).

At STA, his role involves daily job tasking for both fieldwork and inspections, and ensuring appropriate resource and job distribution. Chris is also involved in operational planning cycles and any projects that impact those plans. He uses STA’s systems and KPI measurement tools to support continual performance improvement and ensure product and service quality standards (such as on-time soil tests and inspections) are met.

If an urgent request comes through, Chris will work to escalate the issue with team members to expedite the delivery, wherever possible. You can count on Chris to go above and beyond to ensure the best outcomes for all stakeholders.

When he’s not busily planning projects and managing resources, you might find Chris spending time with his family and friends, kicking a soccer ball around, or playing video games.

Amandeep joined STA in September 2019, bringing over two decades of engineering experience (RPEQ – ES, HYD & CE). He is responsible for ensuring that all residential engineering services (including foundation, structural, and hydraulic designs) are delivered to a consistently high quality and meet regulatory and engineering standards. Amandeep continually invests back in his team with training to improve their efficiency, which results in more jobs completed on time and within budget. When he’s not working, he likes to spend time with family and friends, go for walks, read, listen to music, and play games with his kids.

Larry has over three decades of experience in the building industry, including 27 years working with STA. After starting his career in surveying, Larry completed studies in soil testing and before applying to work for STA in 1996. Larry’s team is responsible for all aspects of soil testing and foundation engineering (residential). He handles a lot of the customer service and regularly reviews and streamlines work processes to ensure clients get the best outcomes with quick turnaround times. When he’s not talking to clients or managing his team, Larry enjoys watching motorsports and listening to music.