Be a part of our high
performing and
diverse team
As a 100% employee-owned firm, we care deeply about the work we do, and the people we work with. The flexibility of being a boutique firm enables us to only employ the best people, form small high performing teams, and work on incredibly interesting assignments.
We are a learning organisation with an adaptive culture. We do not roll out the same solutions over and over – instead we test ourselves and use the latest methods and technologies to provide our clients with the best outcomes possible.
We are committed to inclusiveness and thrive on diversity. Our high retention rate is built upon our commitment to building a positive and inclusive culture and welcoming people who share our values.
We recognise, respect and value the diversity of our people, and we believe in encouraging diversity and building an environment in which all people, irrespective of their gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, or (dis)abilities feel welcome, included and highly valued.
Our culture
Our people are the best in the business, with real experience and a genuine passion for the industry. At E3 Advisory, we work as a team to solve problems, realise success for our clients, and have fun in the process.
We draw on the creativity of our people and come together to find the best ways forward.
We are a highly supportive business with dedicated mentor programs to nurture our people. E3 Advisory is a family-oriented business, we are dedicated to promoting flexible working arrangements and staying connected with our colleagues and their families through meaningful social activities and events.
Your career
All of our people also have the opportunity to unite with one another, share their work experiences, set the strategic goals and enjoy themselves at our popular annual corporate retreats.
We are committed to ensure that we have the most effective practices that support diversity and inclusion. As part of these practices, we have offer a generous parental leave policy which is reviewed annually to ensure it is market leading and income protection. We also encourage our people to explore how to achieve the right balance between work and life through working flexibly and by providing performance-based remuneration.
Join our team
If this sounds like something that fits your values and interests, we would be delighted to hear from you.
You’ll be in great company
Derek BurrowsPrincipal
Derek Burrows Principal
Derek is a Principal at E3 Advisory. He specialises in delivery strategy, procurement, and facilitation services for major public infrastructure projects. He excels at complex problem-solving, assisting clients to navigate challenging, multifaceted issues by creating critical connections between technical, legal, and commercial teams. Derek is passionate about building a better country through infrastructure. Over his 20-year career, he has played an instrumental role in numerous social infrastructure projects, including the successful delivery of NSW’s social housing infrastructure program. When he’s not delivering infrastructure advice, Derek enjoys cooking and competing in endurance events.
- Bachelor of Science (Environmental Management)
- Master of Business Administration
Derek is a Principal at E3 Advisory with more than 20 years’ experience in public infrastructure. He specialises in delivery strategy, procurement, and facilitation services for major infrastructure projects, including transport, utilities, and social infrastructure. Derek is passionate about building a better country through infrastructure. He has played an instrumental role in numerous social infrastructure projects, including the successful delivery of NSW’s social housing infrastructure program. He excels at complex problem-solving, assisting public sector clients to navigate complex issues by creating critical connections between technical, legal, and commercial teams. Derek is known for his innovative approach, supporting his clients with bespoke collaborative contracting methodologies that minimise risk and optimise value for money.
Over the past decade, Derek has also developed substantial expertise in organisational change management and restructuring. He has assisted multiple public organisations to develop and implement best practice reporting and governance frameworks and agile working environments. When he’s not delivering infrastructure advice, Derek enjoys cooking and competing in endurance events.
Hamish GrenfellSenior Advisor
Hamish Grenfell Senior Advisor
Hamish is an industry professional with over 8 years of experience in project delivery, disputes, cost, and procurement. He has developed a strong background in major infrastructure projects, working on projects through all stages of its lifecycle in delivery and advisory roles. Hamish’s passion for infrastructure projects and their successful delivery and operation is founded on his practical understanding of project costs, risk, and their impact on a project’s performance. Outside of work, Hamish enjoys spending time with his young family and is a keen surfer.
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Commerce
Hamish has 8 years’ professional experience in project delivery, commercial support, negotiations, constructability, and costing with a focus on complex road, rail and tunnel infrastructure. He has provided these services to various clients on major infrastructure projects from project development through to delivery. Hamish’s’ strong background in major infrastructure projects has developed from his roles as both contractor and client side. Having delivered infrastructure as the primary contractor Hamish has managed construction crews and subcontractors including resolving both constructability and commercial issues.
Hamish’s method is firmly rooted in practicality, providing his clients with precise and practical solutions drawn from his extensive firsthand knowledge. His consulting services cover a wide range of areas, including strategic cost and constructability guidance, commercial management, risk management, dispute resolution, due diligence, and program governance for projects in various stages of development and delivery.Building strong connections with his clients is a top priority for Hamish, and he excels in cooperative project settings.
Outside of his professional endeavours, Hamish spends his time surfing and fishing at the beach with his family and playing golf with friends.
Conrad FonsecaPrincipal
Conrad Fonseca Principal
Conrad is a commercial and transaction specialist with over 25 years of experience across major infrastructure projects in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. His transaction and procurement strategy expertise are complimented by his ability to manage stakeholders, project risks and overall project management. He has extensive experience in the development of contract documentation and end-to-end transaction management for contracts on complex metro and other rail projects, including Sydney Metro City & South West, Digital Systems Program and the Parkes Special Activation Precinct. Conrad’s passion for solving problems on the largest and most complex projects, saw Conrad lead the transaction for the first competitively procured integrated station development in Australia.
On the weekend, you’ll find Conrad walking the trails around Sydney harbour or exploring one of the city’s many markets.
- Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)(1st Hons)
- Bachelor of Science (Physics)
- Master of Economics
Conrad is a multi-disciplinary profession and Principal at E3 Advisory with over 25 years infrastructure experience. His commercial and transaction advice is founded in experiences across the project lifecycle on major infrastructure in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Asia and the Americas. Conrad has worked on the delivery of projects for contractors, governments, and private sector clients where he has honed his transaction and procurement strategy expertise and his stakeholder and project management capabilities. He has extensive experience in the development of contract documentation and end-to-end transaction management for contracts on complex metro and other rail projects, helping clients position complex infrastructure project for success.
Conrad is attracted to infrastructure advisory by the satisfaction of helping clients deliver infrastructure that provides significant economic benefit. His passion for solving problems on the largest and most complex projects, saw Conrad lead the transaction for the first competitively procured integrated station development in Australia.
Megan De MuelenaereSenior Advisor
Megan De Muelenaere Senior Advisor
Megan is a mining engineer with over six years’ experience working on major infrastructure programs. She specialises in transaction management, cost and delay analysis, asset valuation, and commercial advice, assisting clients to define their objectives and work towards effective solutions following a ‘best for project’ approach. Megan’s recent work has focused on the procurement of infrastructure technology systems, including the NSW Government’s Digital Systems Program. Megan is passionate about leading a balanced lifestyle, including a focus on physical and mental well-being. She enjoys spending time outdoors with family and friends; and often takes timeout for reading and reflection.
- Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) (Hons)
- Master of Management
Megan is a qualified mining engineer who specialises in transaction management, cost and delay analysis, asset valuation, and commercial advice. She assists clients to define their objectives and work towards effective solutions following a ‘best for project’ approach. Megan has more than six years’ experience working on major infrastructure programs, including the procurement of infrastructure technology systems for government clients. Career highlights include working on the recent Digital Systems Program, a NSW Government initiative aimed at transforming the public rail transport system with modern, intelligent signalling and train control technology.
As an infrastructure advisor, Megan hopes to make a meaningful contribution to the broader community. She values the opportunities that E3 Advisory provides to forge her own career path and seek out lifechanging projects. Megan is passionate about leading a balanced lifestyle, including a focus on physical and mental well-being. She enjoys spending time outdoors with family and friends; and often takes timeout for reading and reflection.
Wei KangAdvisor
Wei Kang Advisor
Wei is a civil engineer and disputes advisor with four years’ experience in the infrastructure sector. He provides front- and back-end advisory services to keep projects running smoothly and resolve any challenges. During his time at E3 Advisory, Wei has worked alongside industry leaders on a wide range of infrastructure projects. He takes great satisfaction from witnessing the transformation of a stretch of vacant land into a piece of critical infrastructure. Wei has recently taken up running and long walks to stay active during lockdown. He’s also said to make a fantastic cheesecake.
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Hons)
- Bachelor of Law
Wei is a civil engineer and disputes advisor with four years’ experience in the infrastructure sector. Combining legal and engineering expertise, he provides front- and back-end advisory services to clients engaged in infrastructure projects. He seeks to resolve the challenges which inevitably arise during the course of a project and enable it to run as smoothly as possible.
During his time at E3 Advisory, Wei has been involved in a wide range of projects across urban and rural Australia. He values the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders, gaining insight into both the technical and commercial aspects of infrastructure. Wei takes great satisfaction from witnessing the transformation of a stretch of vacant land surrounded by fences into a piece of critical infrastructure. He is proud to be able to claim a small part in making that transformation happen.
Wei has recently taken up running and long walks to stay active during lockdown. He’s also said to make a fantastic cheesecake.
Andrew WalkerSenior Advisor
Andrew Walker Senior Advisor
Andrew is an engineer with 5 years’ experience as a strategic cost estimator, transaction advisor and forensic analyst, who solves problems for clients on complex infrastructure projects. He is a team player and is passionate about knowledge sharing and enhancing workplace culture. Andrew has a talent for innovation, an ability to set up and manage seamless workflows with multi-disciplinary teams, and can present complex information in a readily comprehensible format. These attributes have earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor.
When he’s not working, Andrew loves being outdoors, whether it’s chasing powder or hiking in the wilderness.
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Hons 1)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) (Hons 1)
Andrew is a civil and environmental engineer with 5 years’ experience solving problems for clients on large and complex rail, road, water and social infrastructure projects during their development, delivery and operation. He specialises in strategic cost estimation and transaction advisory, and has recently leveraged his technical and commercial skills in forensic analysis and commercial advisory.
Andrew has a talent for innovation, having created solutions that significantly improve the efficiency of project communications. He has earned a reputation for his ability to set up and manage seamless workflows involving large multi-disciplinary project teams, most recently in his role as a transaction advisor on the M1 Princes Motorway: Mount Ousley Interchange. Andrew is an excellent communicator and presenter, and is known for his ability to articulate complex information in a robust and readily comprehensible format, which has been demonstrated in his strategic cost work for the NSW Government, and most recently in his role as a forensic analyst for the Sydney Opera House Capital Works Program. Through these recent engagements, Andrew has strengthened his reputation as a trusted advisor among clients and colleagues.
Andrew is a team player who is dedicated to upskilling his colleagues, supporting younger staff in their career development, and enhancing workplace culture, which he has shown through his contributions to company-wide knowledge sharing, informal mentoring and social events. When he’s not working, Andrew loves being outdoors. Whether it’s chasing powder or hiking in the wilderness, he’s always up for an adventure
Ioana BadreaBusiness Manager
Ioana Badrea Business Manager
Ioana has over 20 years’ experience providing Executive level administrative support, of which over 10 years in the infrastructure sector. She coordinates the administrative activity and support across four offices.
Amber WhitePrincipal
Amber White Principal
Amber is an engineer and transaction specialist with over 17 years of experience in the infrastructure sector supporting her clients fulfil their infrastructure procurement commitments. She brings strong commercial acumen, communication and influencing abilities to the planning, monitoring and delivery phases of infrastructure projects spanning transport, water, and energy sectors. With a career spanning client side, contractor, and consultancy in Australia and the United Kingdom, Amber has worked on numerous multidisciplinary engineering design projects including More Trains, More Services Program, Pitt Street Integrated Station Development, Easing Sydney’s Congestion Program and Parkes Materials Recovery and Parkes Energy from Waste facility. Amber is passionate about ensuring the right decisions are made to achieve the best results for the community and brings this ethos to supporting her clients fulfil their infrastructure commitments.
Amber spends her weekends chasing after her two young children.
- Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management) (Hons)
- Post Graduate Diploma Commerce
Amber is an engineer and transaction specialist with over 17 years of experience in the infrastructure sector. Her experience working on the client side, contractor, and consultancy enables Amber to ensure the right decisions are made to achieve the best results for her clients and the community. Amber has strong commercial acumen and a background in working with technical and functional teams to develop technical specifications and management requirements for high profile, complex infrastructure programs. This deep experience enables Amber to support her clients fulfil their infrastructure commitments and deliver complex infrastructure and development projects.
The variety of projects and working in high performing teams overcoming complex infrastructure delivery challenges are two areas of her work that Amber finds rewarding. With a career spanning projects across Australia and the United Kingdom, Amber commenced her career in construction-based engineering roles and has built on this knowledge through working on numerous multidisciplinary engineering design projects in planning, monitoring and delivery phases. This breadth of experience combined with her strong communication and influencing abilities, helps Amber to drive the effective delivery of projects on behalf of her clients.
Amber spends her weekends chasing after her two young children.
Ben WyethSenior Advisor
Ben Wyeth Senior Advisor
Ben is a civil engineer and data specialist with 11 years’ experience in the construction sector. He provides expert infrastructure project advice supported by robust data analysis. Ben enjoys helping his clients to overcome complex challenges across a wide range of projects. He has played a key role in numerous major transport and energy infrastructure projects across metropolitan and regional Australia. Recent roles include his engagement as transaction manager for the Digital Systems Program, procuring new technological systems for the Sydney rail network. In his spare time, Ben enjoys building computers and spending time with his two dogs.
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Hons)
- Graduate Certificate of Data Engineering
Ben is a civil engineer and data specialist with 11 years’ experience in the construction sector. He provides expert infrastructure project advice supported by robust data analysis. Ben takes great satisfaction in helping his clients overcome complex challenges across a wide range of interesting projects. As a former software developer, he has substantial experience managing and manipulating data using modern programming languages. He was recently involved in the revaluation of Sydney’s Metropolitan and Country heavy rail networks, providing detailed analysis of voluminous data.
Ben also provides professional transaction and commercial management for a range of major transport and energy infrastructure projects across metropolitan and regional Australia. Recent roles include his engagement as transaction manager for the Digital Systems Program, procuring new technological systems for the Sydney rail network.
In his spare time, Ben enjoys building computers and spending time with his two dogs.
