Melbourne

60 Park Street
South Melbourne
Victoria
3205 Australia

Our Experts

With offices in Melbourne and Sydney, our multidisciplinary Australian team incorporates a huge range of specialist engineering and sustainability expertise across a diverse range of industry sectors.Our national reach has allowed us to be trusted to assist our client’s in delivering some of Australia’s most prestigious developments throughout many industry sectors including Health, Commercial, Residential, Justice, Telecommunications, Sports and Recreation, Education, Retail, Aged Care, Defence, Leisure and Tourism, Industrial and Advisory.

Philip Barnes
Joint Managing
Director

Philip began his career in the Melbourne office of Gutteridge Haskins & Davey.

He then joined Bates Smart McCutcheon, gaining wide exposure to many different facets of building services design and contract administration.

Between 1988 and 1991, Philip travelled overseas and worked with the London based company of Building Design Partnership and was involved in the design and contract administration for major institutional projects.

On his return to Australia, he joined Lincolne Scott, further increasing his knowledge in the hospital area before joining AHW at the beginning of 1993.

Philip became an Associate in 1995, an Associate Director in 1997 and Director in 2000. In November 2006 the business of AHW Consulting Engineers (Vic) Pty Ltd was sold to Waterman AHW (Vic) Pty Ltd. In 2021 the merger of both Australian entities formed Waterman Group (AUS) Pty Ltd, Philip continues to hold the position of a Joint Managing Director today.

Philip has developed particular expertise in health, laboratory, and educational projects and has recently been involved in many large health projects including the New Royal Children’s Hospital, Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Warrnambool Hospital and the Master Planning of the New Eye & Ear Hospital. Philip places a high priority on the integration and co-ordination of engineering services which derives from his extensive involvement in design and documentation within multidisciplinary companies.

Qualifications & Affiliations
COT Mechanical Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma Air
Conditioning and Refrigeration
Postgraduate Diploma Building
Registered Professional Engineer

Brian Mason
Joint Managing
Director

Brian joined AHW in 2002 after graduating as a Mechanical Engineer,

and began his career in the design and documentation of commercial and industrial buildings. He became an Associate in 2006 and in 2008 he became an Associate Director.

In November 2006 the business of AHW Consulting Engineers (Vic) Pty Ltd was sold to Waterman AHW (Vic) Pty Ltd. Brian continued to hold the position of Associate Director until October 2009 when Brian was appointed the position of Director .

Brian has experience in the design, documentation and administration of mechanical services across various sectors including retail, industrial, residential, commercial, sports & recreation, aged care and education. Brian has been heavily involved in on-site co-ordination and commissioning activities for a number of large projects including Federation Square.

Brian is responsible for the mechanical services discipline and is also responsible for the leadership of the ESD group. He has experience in the design of low energy building services systems and Environmentally Sustainable Developments. Experience in this area includes CFD, daylight, energy and thermal modelling. Brian has been involved in the successful delivery of Green
Star and Nabers rated developments.

In 2021 Brian became the Joint Managing Director of the Waterman Group (AUS) Pty Ltd. Brian is registered in the area of Mechanical Services and is a Green Star Accredited Professional.

Qualifications & Affiliations

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical and Computing (Hons)
Registered Prosessional Engineer (Vic, NT and Tas)
Green Star Accredited Professional

Richard Nicoliello
Director

Richard has been responsible for design, documentation and

management for all types of projects.

He has over 22 years’ experience in Electrical, Communications and Security Engineering fields, both from a technical and management point of view. He has wide experience in commercial, aged care, educational, residential and fitout/rollout projects.

Richard is able to represent the company at contractor, consultant and client level. Richard is also accustomed to working closely with clients to prepare design briefs tailored to their specific requirements. He also has experience in Expert Witness cases in variation claims.

Since becoming a Director in 2010 Richard has been responsible of projects and in design management. He maintains overall responsibility of the operations of the Sydney office, including project deliveries, company and project resourcing, office administration and staffing. In 2021 the merger of both Australian entities formed Waterman Group (AUS) Pty Ltd, Richard
continues to hold the position of Board Director.

Qualifications & Affiliations
Bachelor of Technology
Associate Diploma of Engineering (Electrical)
Certificate IV Security & Risk Management
Security Consultant Licence
Member, Institute of Engineers Australia (MIE Aust)

Featured News & Projects

WaterMarc Leisure Centre

The first Tantrum Alley in Australia, thanks to the design, documentation and construction expertise and input from our team.

Workplace6

The first building in New South Wales to achieve the highest possible rating, in both NABERS scheme and the Green Building Council of Australia’s Green Star scheme.

State Netball and Hockey Centre

Waterman were appointed to provide mechanical, electrical, fire, vertical transport and ESD engineering design services throughout the redevelopment.

Mars Stadium

Waterman provided full design, documentation and construction phase services for this regional Australian Football League (AFL) venue.

Frankston Basketball Stadium

Waterman undertook full design, documentation and construction phase services for the stadium extension.

Eltham Leisure Centre

Waterman experts in mechanical, electrical, fire, and hydraulics services.

Frankston Power Centre

Waterman provided full design, documentation and construction phase services 45,000 sqm of large format retail space.

Fulham Correctional Centre

Waterman experts delivered multidisciplinary support for the scheme.

Carnegie Central Shopping Centre

Expertise in full design, documentation and construction phase services for this leisure facility.

Auburn Power Centre

Waterman provided full design, documentation and construction phase services for the 32,000 sqm space.

The Muse

Waterman provided full design, documentation and construction phase services for the 42 luxury residences.

The Avenue Apartments

Waterman provided full design, documentation and construction phase services for the 183 apartments.

St Boulevard Apartments

Waterman provided full design, documentation and construction phase services for the 435 residential apartments.

Lilli Apartments

Waterman provided full design, documentation and construction phase services for the 16-storey mixed-use development.

HM@S Beach Apartments

Design, documentation and construction phase services for the scheme, spanning mechanical, electrical, fire, hydraulics and vertical transportation engineering.

Fifty Albert Road

This development includes a day spa and communal facilities such as a movie room and function space.

Federation Square

Waterman were engaged as the services engineers for the complete Federation Square complex that included theatres, restaurants, galleries and commercial office space.

Melbourne Assessment Prison

Expertise in mechanical and electrical designs.

HM Loddon Prison

$8m project involved the design of 20 new high-security cells, built as modular container type accommodation units.

HM Loddon Prison, Medical Centre

$9m project involved the design and documentation of a new full service Medical Centre.

Dame Phyllis Frost Centre

Full design of all infrastructure systems required to support the new units provided by Waterman experts.

Quest Apartments, Bella Vista

Waterman, appointed to provide building services and structural engineering designs for the design and construction of the development.

InterContinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City

A world-class waterfront lifestyle resort, Waterman provided full MEP services designs.

Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Centre

The third largest Maternity Hospital in the State, Waterman undertook full engineering services designs for the scheme, spanning the mechanical and electrical, structures, environmental and infrastructure disciplines.

Footscray Hospital

At an estimated cost of $1.5 billion, Waterman plays a key role in the largest current health infrastructure project in the State.

Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital

Redeveloped into a world-class facility, with Waterman commissioned for all engineering services across the design and construction phases.

Optus Telephone Exchanges

Providing a building services infrastructure upgrade to meet the exchange growth and operational requirements.

Monash Children’s Hospital

The new facilities providing Monash Children’s greater capacity to meet future demands for its services and adds a purpose-designed environment for children and young people.

Swinburne University, Advanced Technologies Centre

Designed and engineered to a ‘five-star’ Green Star rating level our experts undertook full design, documentation and construction phase services for the project.

South Melbourne Central Lifestyle Centre

Full design, documentation and construction phase services for the scheme provided by Waterman specialists.

Chisholm Institute of Tafe, Berwick Campus

The project incorporated the design of a new multi-purpose sports and amenity building at the existing Berwick Campus in Melbourne.

Chisolm Institute of Tafe, Frankston Campus

Waterman experts provided mechanical, electrical, fire, hydraulic, vertical transport, and ESD support.

University of Technology, Broadway Building

Our energy saving strategy delivers a 30–45% energy saving over benchmark tertiary educational buildings which were designed to achieve a ‘five-Star’ Green Star rating.

VACC Head Office

Waterman provided full design, documentation and construction phase services.

La Trobe University, Bendigo Campus

All three buildings designed to achieve five-star Green Star ratings and incorporate ESD design initiatives.

Deakin University, International Centre and Business Building

Design, documentation and construction phase services for mechanical, electrical, fire, hydraulic, vertical transport and ESD engineering services by Waterman.

Deakin University, Central Precinct

Waterman engaged to provide the design and documentation of the scheme delivering innovation in ESD.

Telephone Exchange Works, National Rollout

Waterman specialists provided the designs the recommended upgrade works in order to meet the expected network growth.

National Broadband Network, National Rollout

The rollout of the NBN represented a significant leap in the communications capabilities available to most Australians.

Multiple data centre installations for Australia’s first 3G Mobile Network

Australia’s first 3G Mobile Network.

Data Control Centre, NSW

Our specialists provided a range of expertise for the building’s mechanical and electrical design for this high profile, mission critical area.

Robert Bosch (Australia) Pty Ltd

Full design and documentation of the building services for the new corporate head office provided by Waterman.

One Flintoff

Full design and documentation for Banyule City Council’s new head office.

Bupa Aged Care Templestowe

Designed based on low-energy ESD principles. Waterman provided all engineering services for the scheme.

Botanicca Corporate Park, Stage 3

24,000 sqm of Grade A office accommodation achieving a five-star Green Star rating.

Trinity Manor, Elder Street

Providing accommodation for varying levels of ‘Aging in Place’ which require a range of needs and support.

St Vincent’s Health Aged Care, Caritas Christi

Waterman provided the full design, documentation and construction phase services for the scheme.

St George’s Hospital Aged Care

The highly sustainable scheme incorporates numerous ESD initiative.

Jewish Care

Waterman provided cross-discipline support for one of the early examples of best practice and this style of later-life living facility.

Casey Hospital Expansion

Waterman engaged by Department of Health to prepare the technical brief, review the submission from the bidders and oversee the design.

Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre

The VCCC project delivered a $1 billion purpose-built cancer research, treatment, care and education hub in inner Melbourne.

Royal Children’s Hospital Victoria

This $1 billion project is the largest hospital redevelopment to be undertaken by the State Government and delivers the capacity to treat an additional 35,000 patients each year.

HM Prison Langi Kal Kal

The project involved the design and documentation of 3 new 20 person cottages suitable for the low security accommodation located on the existing correction facility site.

Elm Apartments

The 22-storey apartment in South Melbourne comprises 282-residential units above retail facilities at ground level and above-ground car parking.

Monarc Apartments, 74 Queens Rd, Melbourne

A 13-level apartment building, including 228 residential apartments over three levels of basement carparking.