WHO WE ARE.
FROM FAMILY BEGINNINGS TO INDUSTRY LEADER.
Established in 2019, PCH Civil has grown from a small labour and plant hire operation into a self-performing civil contractor with a strong track record delivering multidisciplinary civil works across metropolitan and remote Western Australia.
Backed by our own people, modern fleet and hands-on leadership, we are built to deliver with precision, speed and straight-up excellence.
We are proud of how far we have come — and focused on what’s next.
OUR
VISION.
To be the undisputed leader in civil construction.
OUR
PURPOSE.
We exist to outperform for
our clients, raise the bar for industry standards, and build better futures for our people.
OUR
MINDSET.
OUTWORK.
OUTTHINK.
OUTDELIVER.
ALWAYS.
OUR
VALUES.
We deliver. Period. Our own top-tier equipment, our own elite crew, delivering quality results faster and sharper than the rest.
We outperform for our clients, raise the bar for industry standards, and build better futures for our people.
That’s straight-up excellence, the PCH way.
Our sites buzz with energy. We're a crew that gives 100%, every damn day.
Our people are our powerhouse. We speak up, leading from any position.
At PCH, high performance teamwork is our standard.
We're family-owned, and you can feel it. Our founders are right there beside you. We keep it real, say what we mean, and mean what we say.
We genuinely care about your safety, health, and well-being. We're fully committed to creating an environment where you can thrive, both on and off site.
At PCH, we've got your back.
We are always finding better ways to get the job done. We use cutting-edge tech and smart methods to deliver real results. We move fast, adapt quickly, and never settle for good enough.
We build to last and raise the bar every time - shaping the future of civil construction by rolling up our sleeves and getting it done better.
OUR
VALUES.
We deliver. Period. Our own top-tier equipment, our own elite crew, delivering quality results faster and sharper than the rest.
We outperform for our clients, raise the bar for industry standards, and build better futures for our people.
That’s straight-up excellence, the PCH way.
Our sites buzz with energy. We're a crew that gives 100%, every damn day.
Our people are our powerhouse. We speak up, leading from any position.
At PCH, high performance teamwork is our standard.
We're family-owned, and you can feel it. Our founders are right there beside you. We keep it real, say what we mean, and mean what we say.
We genuinely care about your safety, health, and well-being. We're fully committed to creating an environment where you can thrive, both on and off site.
At PCH, we've got your back.
We are always finding better ways to get the job done. We use cutting-edge tech and smart methods to deliver real results. We move fast, adapt quickly, and never settle for good enough.
We build to last and raise the bar every time - shaping the future of civil construction by rolling up our sleeves and getting it done better.
OUR
LEADERSHIP TEAM.
JOSIP
PERANExecutive Director
Corporate Services
Josip co-founded PCH Civil in 2019 and leads the company’s corporate services, commercial performance, and strategic governance functions. As Chairman of the Board, he has played a central role in scaling the business from establishment, guiding its growth to a workforce of more than 400 personnel. With over 15 years’ experience across the civil construction and resources sectors, Josip has held senior project and operational leadership roles delivering large-scale mining and infrastructure works. He provides disciplined financial oversight, risk management, and organisational leadership — ensuring the strong commercial and governance foundations that support PCH Civil’s continued expansion.
ZORAN
ALEKSICExecutive Director
Engineering & Construction
Zoran co-founded PCH Civil in 2019 and leads engineering and construction across the business. He is responsible for technical governance, construction methodology and delivery assurance on every project. Prior to establishing PCH Civil, Zoran held senior engineering roles with Laing O’Rourke in Western Australia and New South Wales, contributing to major infrastructure projects including Perth Northlink, Perth Stadium and Sydney Central Station. Delivering complex works in high-risk, live and heavily regulated environments shaped his disciplined approach to safety, methodology and execution. Zoran provides hands-on technical leadership to ensure every project is delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standard.
JAMES
CULLINEYExecutive Director
Plant & Labour
James co-founded PCH Civil in 2019 and leads project delivery across the business. He brings over 20 years of experience delivering major civil and mining infrastructure projects across Australia and Europe, including BHP South Flank, Rio Tinto Gudai-Darri and Onslow Iron. His background in tier-one and resource environments reinforces PCH Civil’s focus on program certainty, disciplined execution and safe delivery. James oversees construction operations and performance across all sites, ensuring projects are delivered to specification, on schedule and aligned with client expectations.
GREG
HEYLENNon-Executive Director
Greg joined the PCH Civil Board in 2024, providing independent governance and strategic oversight to support the company’s continued growth. With more than 30 years of executive leadership experience across construction, mining and energy sectors — including Chief Executive Officer roles at BGC Contracting and UON Pty Ltd — Greg brings deep commercial insight and industry perspective. During his tenure at BGC Contracting, he led its growth into a national multi-discipline contractor and oversaw its successful acquisition by NRW Holdings. His experience strengthens PCH Civil’s governance, strategic direction and long-term positioning.
ANDREW
TEONon-Executive Director
Andrew brings nearly 40 years of experience in finance, corporate governance and executive leadership across construction, mining and diversified industries. He spent more than 35 years with BGC Australia, serving as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director before transitioning to a Non-Executive Director role. His experience overseeing large-scale operations, financial governance and strategic growth across a multi-billion-dollar organisation brings significant commercial depth to the Board. Andrew also holds directorships with ASX-listed companies and contributes to board-level governance and oversight.
MICK
UNGERSenior Executive
Mick brings 30 years of executive and civil engineering leadership experience across the construction and infrastructure sectors. Over a 22-year career with Ertech, including Executive General Manager and Board roles, he led national infrastructure operations and pre-contracts functions across multiple states. His experience spans major public infrastructure projects for Local and State Government clients. At PCH Civil, Mick supports the Executive team across work winning, pre-contracts and delivery assurance, contributing strategic insight and industry expertise. Additionally, Mick contributes extensively to the broader civil construction industry through his leadership and board roles with the Civil Contractors Federation (CCF), Construction Training Fund, and North Regional TAFE, where he has supported industry development, sustainability, and training initiatives.
CHRIS
PEARSONChief Financial Officer
Chris leads financial governance and commercial oversight at PCH Civil. He brings more than 12 years of senior financial leadership experience across mining, construction and infrastructure sectors, having held key roles with tier-one contractors including MACA Ltd and CPB Contractors. He has supported large, complex infrastructure and resource projects at project, divisional and corporate levels. At PCH Civil, Chris ensures disciplined financial control, structured reporting and robust risk management frameworks across all operations.
JULES
WATSONChief of Staff
Jules brings over 20 years of senior people and organisational leadership experience across engineering, mining, manufacturing and Local Government sectors. As Chief of Staff, she supports the Executive Directors across workforce planning, organisational design and governance. She ensures the business has the leadership capability, structure and systems required to deliver complex civil projects while maintaining a strong, high-performance culture. Her experience in change management and organisational performance supports PCH Civil’s continued growth and operational maturity.
MARINKO
KNEZOVICOperations Manager
Marinko has more than 15 years of project management experience delivering complex civil infrastructure projects for Local and State Government authorities and major resource clients. He leads public infrastructure delivery and pre-contracts functions, driving structured planning, disciplined execution and strong stakeholder management. His prior experience delivering projects for DevelopmentWA, Water Corporation and Main Roads WA reinforces PCH Civil’s capability within the government sector. Marinko plays a key role in positioning the business to successfully deliver large-scale public infrastructure projects.
LIAM
BYRNEHSET Manager
Liam leads health, safety, environmental, quality and training governance across PCH Civil’s operations. With more than 15 years of experience in senior HSE leadership roles across major mining and civil construction projects — including with NRW, Roy Hill, FMG and Mineral Resources — he brings deep expertise in critical risk management and contractor assurance. At PCH Civil, Liam ensures robust compliance frameworks, effective risk controls and the consistent delivery of safe, high-performing project environments.
LOUISE
GETTINGBYHuman Resources Manager
Louise leads workforce governance, employee relations and workplace compliance across both site and corporate operations. With experience supporting construction and project-based environments, she provides practical, compliant people leadership and supports the Executive team through workforce planning and organisational development. Her focus is on building structured, high-performing teams aligned to PCH Civil’s operational standards and culture.
OUR PEOPLE
ARE OUR POWERHOUSE.
We’ve built a team that loves what they do – people that share our mindset and help us push forward.
From operators and surveyors to engineers, supervisors and project managers, our team brings precision, energy, and accountability to every project.
We invest in our people through training, development, and clear pathways for growth — because empowered teams deliver better outcomes.
HEALTH, SAFETY
& WELLBEING.
At PCH Civil, health, safety and wellbeing are more than compliance — they’re embedded in our culture, driven by leadership, and taken personally by every one of us.
We’ve built an environment where looking out for each other is second nature, and where mental health and physical wellbeing are valued just as highly as safe work practices.
Whether on high-risk projects or day-to-day operations, our people know they are supported to perform at their best and return home safe every day.
