About Us
Since inception, Select Civil has enjoyed great working relationships with some of Australia’s leading construction, civil and waste companies providing them with quality civil contracting, wet/dry plant hire and waste handling services.
Our history working alongside both private and public clients includes: Cleanaway, Veolia, Thiess Services, Wollongong City Council, WaterNSW, Boral Quarries, Shoalhaven City Council, Shellharbour City Council, CPB, John Holland, Daracon, BHP Billiton, Richard Crookes Constructions, Sydney Water and NSW Department of Public Works.
Select Civil currently employs over 100 personnel, including project managers, engineers, supervisors, plant operators, skilled labour, mechanics, plant fitters and office staff to maintain and carry out our projects. Our experience in construction includes: complex and integrated civil construction, road construction, bridge construction, sports court development, stormwater drainage, landfill cell construction, watermain upgrades and wastewater pump station construction and mine remediation. This diverse experience and the skillset of our team gives us a stable base for new and challenging projects.
Current & recent contracts, some in excess of $15 million – demonstrate Select Civil’s ability to take on, manage & successfully complete large-scale construction projects of any nature.
Select Civil currently holds Quality Assurance Certification to ISO 9001 and runs accredited WHS & Environmental Management System to ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 standards for the provision of construction and engineering works, plant hire services and landfill services.
Our Values
Team First
Prioritise the safety, wellbeing, fair treatment, work-life balance and development of our people.
Act Local
Promote sustainable environmental practices and support community at local level, keeping the bigger picture in mind.
Client Focus
Develop long-term and collaborative relationships and encourage fair competition.
Trustworthy
Exercise integrity, consistently, openly and in the interest of all stakeholders.
History
Company Established
Select Civil first established as Southern Formwork Constructions.
Select Civil Pty Ltd established
Southern Formwork Constructions become Select Civil Pty Ltd
Select Civil joins Groupe Poisson
Select Civil are purchased by Groupe Poisson a major provider to the European waste industry as a venture into the Australian waste & construction industry.
Leadership Change
Renaud Chauvet joins Select Civil as Managing Director
Corrarong Sewage Scheme
Select Civil construct the Currarong Sewage Scheme for Shoalhaven City Council. With a value of over $10M this project was our largest to date and involved construction of 11km of Gravity Reticulation, 14km of Pressure transfer main and 3 separate pump stations.
South Coast Correctional Centre
Select Civil carry out all civil works for the SCCC including clearing of 32 hectares of bush, bulk earthworks for the site, roads, detention basins and other infrastructure such as pump stations. Project completion was achieved in 2010.
NSW Waste Services Commence
January 2009 marks the commencement of Select Civil's first Landfill Services Contract at Elizabeth Drive Waste Facility in Western Sydney. This would later expand in 2011 to include Lucas Heights Resource Recovery Centre in South Sydney and the Newline Road Resourec Recovery Centre in Raymond Terrace.
Peppertree Quarry Construction
Select Civil are awarded the civil's contract for the Boral's Peppertree Quarry at Marulan. This $8.5M project consisted of pouring approximately 8500m3 of concrete with over 2500T of reinforcing steel and over 3000 hold down bolts within a 6mm accuracy.
Victorian Waste Services Commence
Select Civil commence operations at Melbourne Regional Landfill in Victoria. Initial operations contracted to Boral Resources under the Deer Park Landfill name before transitioning to MRL under Cleanaway. This is the first of 3 sites to be run for Cleanaway in Western & Eastern Melbourne before transferring to operations at the Suez Hallam Road site in 2017.
Whytes Gully Cell Construction
Construction of a 50,000m2 piggyback Cell liner for Wollongong City Council at their Whytes Gully Landfill Facility.
WA Landfill Services Operations Commence
Select Civil take our first step into the WA market with the provision of Landfill Services at the South Cardup Landfill near Byford to the South East of the Perth CBD. At the closure of the South Cardup Landfill Select were contracted to provide services at the next Suez site situated at North Bannister just off the Albany Highway.
Turpentine Road Upgrade stages 2 & 3
Select Civil upgrade 8km of Turpentine Road South of Nowra for Shoalhaven City Council. The project is part of a federally funded Accident Blackspot program carried out to upgrade rural roads.
Queensland Waste Operations Commence
Select Civil commenced our QLD waste services operations for Suez at the Hogans Pocket Landfill near Eton South West of Mackay.
Sussex Inlet TM74 Watermain Upgrade
Select Civil install a major water main in Sussex Inlet.
Marcel Equipment
Group Poisson was fortunate to purchase one of the main waste used equipment dealers in North America.
Bolang & Back Forest Road
Consrtuction, Remediation & Drainage upgrades to Bolong & Back Forest Roads for Shoalhaven City Council.
Greater Sydney Bridges
Commencement of the Greater Sydney Bridges project for Water NSW consisting of the upgrade & repair to 16 bridges Water NSW bridges in and around the Sydney catchment.
GroundTec Equipment
Select Civil and Group Poisson were fortunate to purchase the Sandvik dealer for NSW and the manufacturer for the GTS Diamond Saw.
Our team
Select currently employs over 90 workers including Engineers, Plant Fitters, Office staff, Operators and Labour to maintain and carry out our projects. Select Civil’s employees work under a collaboratively developed EBA, that has contributed to a relatively low turnover of staff. Many of our employees have been trained and developed within the company.
Renaud Chauvet
Managing Director
Commencing as Managing Director in 2005 Renaud has spent 17 years in business subsidiary management, he holds an MBA in International Management and a Masters of Management in Corporate Finance from the University of Dallas, Texas. Renaud joined Select Civil in 2005 after a previous long-term experience in West Africa where he was working in Plant & Equipment distribution and the timber industry. The combination of Renaud’s knowledge & experience in waste & plant is often the sounding block for many of our clients to ensure equipment of the correct specifications is procured.
Graham Peace
General Manager
Graham joined Select Civil in 2005. He has in excess of 18 years working in civil and construction projects management, including the construction of sewerage pump stations, bulk excavation & soil treatment projects, mine rehabilitation projects, waste and waste cell construction, bridge construction and roadworks. Graham successfully managed projects in England & South Africa before immigrating to Australia in 2003. In his role General Manager for the company Graham provides support and guidance to all divisions of the business.
Peter ‘Wizz’ Wisniewski
Asset Manager
Peter is Select Civil’s plant and equipment manager, he has extensive knowledge of plant and equipment on major road, rail, mine and waste water development projects. His long operational experience of earthworks makes him an invaluable and respected asset to our site managers, estimators, operators and foremen. It is this experience that our wet hire clients recognise when hiring equipment from Select Civil. With over 20 years in Select Civil Peter is an invaluable part of our management team.
Dylan Julius
Operations Manager - NSW, VIC, QLD
Dylan began with Select Civil in 2005 as a skilled plant operator. His work ethic, experience on large commercial and industrial construction projects and dedication has seen him become a highly thought of and trusted member of the team. Dylan has progressed in Select Civil to become Landfill Operations manager for the Eastern seaboard overseeing all our landfill projects from Queensland to Victoria. Dylan has developed the knowledge, experience and skills to support and mentor our site managers in ensuring the clients requirements and expectations are met.
Raphael Vial
Operations Manager - WA
Raphael is Select’s Western Australian Operations Manager, bringing a decade of experience in various roles within the company to our WA business. Originally from France, he has developed a strong understanding of the business, with expertise spanning landfill management, waste handling, construction, mining, and heavy plant maintenance. His diverse background and hands-on knowledge are essential to the efficient operation and continued growth of Select in WA.
Allan Farrell
Construction Manager
Allan has over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry, spread between the commercial building and civil sectors. With a background in plumbing, Allan poses extensive experience in managing complex projects from onsite. His attention to detail and heavy focus on Client satisfaction has ensured the successful delivery of a wide variety of Select’s projects in the last decade. Since joining Select Civil in 2006 Allan has always held a leadership role, growing into the role of Construction Manager in 2017 where he now oversees all of Select’s contracting projects.
Andrew Brinsmead
Finance and Admin Manager
With over 20 years of experience in senior finance roles across large corporate organisations, Andrew brings a wealth of expertise to Select. Holding both a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Science, he applies a professional, analytical perspective to drive the company’s growth while maintaining a strong understanding of the industry. His skills play a key role in enhancing Select’s financial operations and strategic planning.
Samantha Davies
Human Resource Manager
Samantha joined Select Civil in 2019. She has a Bachelor of Human Resources and in an integral part of the team. Samantha has a solid background of small office and people management before deciding to specialise in Human Resources. Samantha oversees recruitment and the on-boarding process for any new employees, health surveillance management and is our accredited Return to Work coordinator. Samantha is currently working closely with the management team to raise awareness and reduce the negative stigma of mental health in the work place.
Peter Bill
Maintenance Manager
Peter joined the Select Civil team in 2014 as a workshop leading hand. Peter is a qualified plant and heavy vehicle mechanic with over 20 years’ experience. Peter has experience in construction, civil, mining and landfill on all types of equipment. Peter is an expert at coordinating services and maintenance repairs throughout NSW for Select Civil to ensure the most efficient plant for hire to meet customer requirements. Peter prides himself on working closely with clients and suppliers to ensure minimal downtime.
Anthony Elorrioroz
Workshop Manager
Anthony has over 15 years of experience as a heavy diesel mechanic. Originally trained and working in France, completing his apprenticeship with Caterpillar, he later moved to Australia and now leads Select’s workshop maintenance team. His extensive knowledge and hands-on expertise ensure the smooth operation of our fleet and equipment, playing a vital role in maintaining our high standards of service and safety.
Our Offices
Select Civil Head Office
73 Reddalls Road
Kembla Grange
NSW 2526
Australia
Tel. +(61) 2 4261 2233
https://selectcivil.com.au
Groupe Poisson Head Office
ZI Ampere
54 Rue de Maison Rouge
77220 Gretz-Armainvilliers
France
Tel. +(33) 01 6442 5950
https://groupepoisson.com
Marcel Equipment
1000 Progress Drive
London
Ontario N6N 1B8
Canada
Tel. +(1) 519 686 1123
https://marcelequipment.com
GroudTec Equipment
2 Madeline Street
Strathfield South
NSW 2136
Australia
Tel. +(61) 2 9642 2030
https://groundtec.com.au
Kilian James
Senior Project Engineer
Kilian is a passionate and energetic Project Engineer with diverse experience across civil infrastructure projects in France, England, and Australia. Always enthusiastic about new challenges, Kilian’s adaptability and commitment to delivering projects on time and within budget make him a key asset to Select Civil’s success and growth. Kilian oversees the technical and engineering aspects of all Select’s construction projects, as well as maintaining our Client base, preparing tenders and managing our live sites.