About SHS Civil

Our Company employs approximately 30 staff from the Ararat Rural City and Northern Grampians district. We specialise in civil engineering projects, including road construction and stabilising, civil construction and earth works (including bulk earthworks), subdivisions & landscaping, street construction and mining projects. We have the plant & equipment, experience and expertise to undertake both large and small projects.

Our Team

Lachie

Director - Production Manager

The third generation in the business, Lachie steers the ship. From the day to day running of the business to the overall management of the staff and schedule of works.

Lachie is a local Ararat boy and has worked inside the business for over 13 years.

A keen footballer in his day, he now spends his spare time with his wife and son on the family farm just outside Ararat alongside his cattle. He is a keen Richmond FC fan, loving their recent success.

Jimmy

Office Manager

A qualified Accountant (Bachelor of Commerce), Jimmy runs the accounts payables and receivables with precision.

He has over five years experience in the workplace since graduation and is an Ararat local. Jimmy is a big Melbourne Demons fan in the AFL and also loves his basketball being a big Dallas Mavericks & Luka Doncic fan also.

Rob

Supervisor

Rob has worked within the SHS Civil business for 37 years. He is the mainstay in the business and has actually worked with us for the three generations of the business!

He is our Health and Safety expert and is passionate about making a safe workplace for everyone.

He loves camping, fishing and gardening in his spare time as well as chasing around his grandchildren when he’s not travelling the world.

Ryley

Supervisor

Ryley has worked alongside the SHS team for over 3 years. He is a qualified Electrician and brings a wealth of knowledge to the team he supervises. He consults all electrical and cabling for all projects and also overseas GPS road construction including underground assets and drainage.

Ryley loves the Essendon Bombers in the AFL and also plays footy each weekend. Also a big Tennis fan, his favourite player is Roger Federer.

Nathan

Workshop Manager

Nathan is responsible for keeping the 70-plus pieces of machinery going in tip top shape for all projects. He manages their maintenance including spare parts and repairs. He is a Heavy Diesel Mechanic and has over nine years experience prior to joining us in the spare parts industry.

A local boy born and bred, Nathan loves riding motorbikes and fishing on the lakes that surround Ararat.