Our People

• Extensive Project Management experience
• Experienced Senior Consultant for Greenfields and infill land development
• Qualified Engineering Surveyor

Bill has had a unique, varied, and rewarding career of over 27 years in a senior management capacity in the property development industry. This was preceded by his gaining an Engineering Surveying qualification and a 14 year career in diverse disciplines of local government engineering and contract management.  He has held a variety of roles include working on behalf of private developers, and providing consultancy services to engineering consultants, government agencies, and private clients.  Bill engages with our clients on residential, commercial and large-scale projects, navigating them through the processes to ensure they receive required outcomes.

• Certified Elec Fitting, Director / Commercial Manager (28+ years in current position).
• Previously employed by Western Power / SECWA from 1982 – 1996 in several roles.
• Previous experience as an Electrical Inspector, Switching Operator, Customer Liaison Officer and Electrical Fitter.
• Previous member of the UDIA Infrastructure Committee
• Member of UDIA WA Standing Advisory Group 2021-2023
• Commercial & Design Manager for QA

Brad has accumulated 30 years of experience in Electrical Engineering Design. He provides a pivotal role within the business by building strong working relationships with clients, and treating their projects like his own.  In all aspects of design, he is committed to providing successful resolution of conflicts arising in power designs with all other civil services.

Proactively working with clients to problem solve and provide innovative solutions, Brad has been able to ensure excellent outcomes for the clients. He is fully conversant with all utility’s policies and procedures relating to the electricity and communication distribution industry that allows UPD to provide a value-added service to our clients. 

Brad is across all areas of UPD, its projects, and clients ensuring that its staff exceeds expectations and delivers quality results. He also works closely with the clients on-site to ensure the successful completion of the clients’ projects.

• Master of Business Administration (Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence)
• Cert IV Project Management Practice
• Non-executive Director – Electrical & Communications Association WA
• Chair – UDIA WA Professional Development Committee
• Committee Member – UDIA WA Education, Connection & Excellence Committee
• Diversity & Inclusion Working Group – UDIA WA
• Member of National Electrical & Communications Association WA (ECA WA), Women’s Advisory Council
• Member Australian Institute of Project Managers
• Member Australian Institute of Company Directors
• Member National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
• Certified Practicing Project Practitioner
• UDIA Professional Development Program
• Experience in engineering, project management, building and construction, and telecommunications.
• Member of the Directors Management Committee for QA

As the General Manager of Underground Power Development Pty Ltd (UPD), Vivienne has led transformative organisational changes, driving strategic, digital, and cultural advancements to establish a contemporary and agile business model. With over 30 years of experience in Western Australia’s SME sector, 15 years in land development, and 8 years in telecommunications, Vivienne’s extensive background enables effective navigation and address of the dynamic needs of Perth’s land development industry.

Recognised for leadership in change management and customer experience, Vivienne is skilled at advocating for stakeholders, benefiting all parties involved. Their diverse experience spans administration, finance, project support, human resources, and marketing operations across various industries, uniquely positioning them to understand UPD’s critical role in the housing continuum.

Dedicated to professional development and mentoring, Vivienne volunteers with the Urban Development Institute of Australia WA (UDIA WA), Electrotechnology Institute Ltd (ETI), and the Australian Institute of Business (AIB). Their commitment to diversity is evident through advocacy for increasing the number of women in the electrical and communications industries, supporting construction and land development sectors in WA.

In non-executive roles at ETI (formally ECA WA) and committee positions with UDIA WA, Vivienne champions diversity and inclusivity, striving to address WA’s skill shortages. As an Alumni Leader and Mentor for AIB, Vivienne supports students in their academic journeys, emphasizing the importance of lifelong learning.

Vivienne’s career is marked by a commitment to fostering positive changes and dialogues among stakeholders. They have consulted on significant projects with Western Power, NBN Co, and Opticomm, enhancing infrastructure and advocating for industry-wide improvements. Their leadership at UPD during challenging times, coupled with initiatives to support mental health and flexible working arrangements, underscores a dedication to a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Through continuous sponsorship and active participation in industry committees, Vivienne reinforces a commitment to elevating the critical importance of the energy sector, professional development and positive contributions within the land development sector.

Len has been a valuable part of the Underground Power Development team for the past 20 years. His experience in Western Power from Linesman to cable jointer, HV switching operator to Field Supervisor has placed him in good stead for providing the liaison skills required to coordinate between Western Power Construction Managers and the Contractors working to install underground power systems on behalf of the developers.

Keith is a highly experienced consultant who works closes with UPD’s NBN network designers and civil construction installers to ensure UPD’s designs are installed to NBN Co and Opticomm standards and specifications.  Keith provides real-time support and solutions during construction and works towards gaining the best outcomes for all stakeholders.

• Diploma In Management
• Diploma in Quality Auditing
• Cert IV Training and Assessment
• Electrical Mechanical and Fitter Trade Certificate
• Cert IV Electrical Instrumentation

Bob has over 20 years within Western Power which included cable testing and commissioning final testing of subdivisions to ensure cable installation integrity. Cable jointing HV and LV, Fault finding, location and repairs of damaged cables, earthing, upgrading the earthing grid and installing earthing to new substations, switchyards and overhead assets. 

Bob also worked within Networks Design, working with engineers for system reinforcement and designing the structures to achieve the desired outcomes.  He was also a Technical Quality Team Leader, leading a specialised team that covered all aspects of Western Powers assets from overhead poles and wires to underground cables and earthing. This included assisting with the Underground Distribution Schemes and Construction Manuals. 

Bob was also involved with the upgrade, maintenance and inspections of all switchyards reclosers and regulators within the SWIS network and with customer design  for MP and SP projects, providing basic designs for customer upgrades and SR projects including issuing quote letters and invoicing.

• MIEAust CPEng NER APEC Engineer IntPE(Aus)
• Chartered Electrical Engineer (11 years in current position).
• National Engineers Register (NER)
• As part of a 38 year career with Western Power he was the Distribution Design Manager for a number of years.
• Member of the Institution of Engineers Australia

Peter Brazendale is one of our senior electrical engineers and joined us eleven years ago after a thirty eight career with Western Power. Peter has extensive experience on distribution networks and was the Distribution Design Manager for Western Power, running a fully integrated distribution design branch of over one hundred staff members. Peter is a chartered professional engineer who is registered on the National Professional Engineers Register.

• FIEAust CPEng NER APEC Engineer IntPE(Aus)
• National Engineers Register (NER)
• Senior Member of IEEE
• Member of Electric Energy Society of Australia (EESA)
• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
• Master of Electrical Engineering
• Graduate Diploma of Technology Management
• Graduate Member of Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)
• Fellow, Institute of Engineers, Australia
• Horizon Power – Head of Power Systems 2019-2022 with 9 years of service
• Western Power Career spanning 28 years including roles in network planning, grid architecture, distribution & operations management and Engineering

Laurie is a leader in the electrical industry with career spanning over forty years that includes executive, leadership and technical roles within Horizon Power, Western Power, Sinclair Night Merz and KPMG.  Laurie has been responsible for strategic and operational network engineering, planning & design at the highest level. 

With experience in risk assessment and management, asset management, stakeholder engagement and crisis management, Laurie’s outstanding leadership and communication skills have enabled him to lead organisations through significant change whilst meeting strategical and operational milestones allowing him a fit-for-purpose perspective when consulting to clients on their project needs.

Laurie joins UPD as a Senior Electrical Engineer NER offering clients a leadership approach to engineering and design.

• FIEAust CPEng NER APEC Engineer IntPE(Aus)
• National Engineers Register (NER)
• Bachelor of Science In Engineering (Electrical)
• Registered with Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland
• Registered with South African Council for Professional Engineers
• Fellow, Institute of Engineers, Australia

Erich has an extensive and global career with fifty seven plus years’ experience working on a broad range of projects including consulting and design to Western Power and Horizon Power. Erich has specialised knowledge and experience in specification, systems design, procurement initiation, inspection, testing, installation supervision and commissioning of L.V  and M.V. Industrial distribution systems up to 33kV (including substation and overhead line design, fault current calculations, protection grading, systems stability harmonic penetration-studies, earthing and lightning protection design).  L.V. and M.V. Motor Control Centres. Industrial interlocking and control systems (hard-wired and programmable). Prime, stand-by power and co-generation diesel, gas, wind & solar generating systems for generating stations, industrial/process plants, utilities and underground mines.  Electrical equipment and installation techniques in hazardous areas.  Industrial lighting, earthing and lightning protection.

• Master of Engineering Science (Electrical Engineering)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering and Automation)
• NBN Cable Installer

Max is an experienced Electrical Engineer with 3 years working on solar and battery energy storage projects from design through to implementation on site.  With hands on experience, he works with clients to produce fit for purpose solutions using technical and project management expertise.

•  Bachelors of Engineering Technology (B.Tech) (Electrical Power & Renewable Energy)
  Diploma of Civil & Electrical Drafting
• Design
• 2D and 3D modelling + simulation, engineering systems
• Experienced with machine learning and artificial intelligence

Taz has a Bachelor’s of Technology in Electrical Engineering, specialising in Electrical Power Systems and Renewable Energy Systems. Experienced with delivering civil, electrical and lighting designs, Taz is passionate about energy transformation and integrating renewable energy sources on the electricity grid, with a keen eye for distribution design and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Proficient with various engineering drafting and modelling softwares such as AutoCAD, Microstation, Solidworks, Streets, PowerFactory, Control Expert, ETAP, LVDesign alongside PLC and SCADA programming.

•           Diploma of Engineering

Damian is a senior electrical design/draftsperson with over 24 years’ involvement in the land development industry in WA with both Western Power and Horizon Power. He has significant experience in managing and designing all types of projects including road upgrades, undergrounding of existing services, and installation of new u/g assets, feasibilities, cost estimates, load assessments and Western Power Design Quotation Applications.

Damian has extensive knowledge in both Microstation and Autocad drafting packages, as well as AGI32 lighting design software used for roadway lighting AS1158 compliance. He likes to ensure that the electrical aspects of all projects are designed in such a way that minimises costs and delays for the client as much as possible.

• Diploma of Civil Engineering,
• Diploma of Electrical Engineering

Richard has 9+ years of experience with UPD drafting for electrical and communications projects who has built strong relationships with UPD’s clients working with them to exceed their expectations.

•           Diploma of Applied Science – Cartography

Stewart is an experienced Project Manager and Draftsperson with over thirty years of experience leading teams in digital cartography for large-scale urban and rural subdivisions developments with proficiency in governmental department procedures.  He has extensive knowledge of conventional cartography, CAD design, surveying and mapping technology, house building set-outs, re-peg and survey drafting, cartographic designs, and the production of sales and site plans.

• Diploma of Engineering – Technical (Mechanical CAD)
• Certificate in Electrotechnology
• Twelve+ years’ experience in electrical drafting using Microstation, AutoCAD
• URD, Strata, underground power, street lighting.

• Electrical Advanced Diploma (France)
• Electrical Cert III, IV (France
• 6+ years experience in electrical drafting using, AutoCAD & RevIT MEP

Brendan joined UPD in early 2024 with over six years of drafting experience gained within France and Canada creating, designing and drafting electrical solutions for large scale commercial, industrial and residential projects. 

• Advanced Diploma in Engineering Technology
• Bachelor Degree in Architecture Engineering

Komang is a trained Architect with qualifications in engineering technology.  Komang has gained experience designing and drafting nbn network communication solutions, electrical and mechanical installations along with scheduling & estimating.

• Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Skilled in auto CAD and MicroStation drawings
• Experienced in Western Power and telecommunication designs such as NBN and Opticomm

Kieran has 4+ years of experience in electrical designing and is qualified with an Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering.

Kieran is able to produce accurate AutoCAD drawings with attention to detail. Experience includes, electrical and communication designs for subdivisions, upgrading existing sites, P and V category lighting calculations and design for major roads, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) (eg. main switch boards, distribution boards, general and typical SLDs), lighting and power layouts, site layouts (eg, power and communications conduits and pits) and outdoor lighting layouts.

Kieran’s previous jobs at 3E and ETC has given him experience with western power and telecommunications designs.

•           Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Business Law)

Michael is an experienced project administrator with three years of experience providing office support. Besides providing office support for the engineering staff, Michael completes the requirements to start the project up and get it ready for the design team. In addition to this, he liaises with clients to understand their requirements and keep them updated on the progress of their projects. He also manages the project inspection booking with Western Power to ensure projects can be handed over. Michael also has experience with bookkeeping and assists the accounts team as required.

• Qualified Quality Management Systems ISO 9001:2015 Quality Representative and internal auditor
• Occupational Health & Safety Officer
• Systems Manager for QA
• Member of Directors Management Committee for QA

Anne has 45+ years of experience gained within Office, Accounts Management, and IT Management (Operational) and over twenty years of experience as a Bookkeeper. Experienced in providing business consulting to senior executives, systems implementation and support, and training and development of staff.

• Certificate III in Business Administration
• Certificate in Xero Accounting
• Archiving and document preservation

Jasmine is an experienced administrator with 4 years’ experience in Local Government organisations, primarily in the Human Resources and Governance departments. Jasmine is responsible for coordinating projects and facilitating clients requests.  Jasmine also the process leader for UPD’s archival processes as well as assisting with providing administration support to the project team & UPD leadership.

• Current Studies – Bachelor of Commerce with The University of Auckland

Kenny joined UPD in early 2024 to coordinate and provide support to the business with day to day business and project administration as well as supporting UPD’s leaders to meet their goals. 

• Business Studies Certificate

Simone is an experienced administrator with a background in federal and state government, defence and mining. She is responsible for the day to day administration of UPD’s busy office and is the first touch-point for most clients to experience UPD’s excellent customer service.