SELECT CIVIL - Key Persons


Allan Farrell

Job Titles:
  • 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.

Dylan Julius

Job Titles:
  • Operations Manager - NSW, WA, 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.

Graham Peace

Job Titles:
  • 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.

Groupe Poisson

Job Titles:
  • Head
In Jan 2001 Select Civil was purchased by leading plant hire company, Groupe Poisson. Groupe Poisson has been operating over 700 items of plant for the past 20 years, focusing on materials handling, waste and recycling.

Mitch Bell

Job Titles:
  • Senior Project Engineer
Mitch holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and has been an integral part of the Select Civil contracting team since 2012. He is involved in all aspects of project delivery, through Client liaison, tender preparation, project management, contract administration as well as on site management. Mitch oversees the technical and engineering aspects of all Select's construction projects as well as managing our Client base, and has been involved in the successful delivery of diverse projects throughout the Shoalhaven, Illawarra and Sydney regions.

Peter Bill

Job Titles:
  • Maintenance
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.

Peter ‘Wizz' Wisniewski

Job Titles:
  • 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.

Renaud Chauvet - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
Renaud Chauvet joins Select Civil as 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.

Samantha Davies

Job Titles:
  • Human Resource Officer
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.