Hamish McDonald

Concrete Technical Manager

Based in Newcastle, our Concrete Technical Manager brings more than 30 years of hands-on experience in concrete, construction materials testing.

His career in the industry began in 1994 as a Concrete Field Technician with CSR Readymix in Taree. After moving to Newcastle in 2007, he progressed into a Laboratory Supervisor role before joining Coffey Testing as a Concrete Technician. His experience and technical expertise eventually led him into the Concrete Manager position.

After two years as Technical Manager at Redicrete, he returned to Coffey Testing as Technical Manager, bringing extensive practical knowledge and a strong understanding of concrete performance, testing and problem-solving.

His specialist knowledge covers concrete and concrete testing, with a particular focus on technical troubleshooting and finding practical solutions to challenging concrete issues.

Over the years, he has contributed to a wide range of significant projects, including the Taree Bypass, Bulahdelah Bypass, Coolongolook Bypass, high-rise buildings and major infrastructure at Williamtown RAAF Base. This includes runways, taxiways and specialised pavements used for AWAC and F-35 aircraft, as well as commercial and infrastructure buildings.

What he enjoys most about working at Coffey Testing is that no two days are the same. Every project brings a new challenge, and he enjoys working alongside a great team of people.

Other Members

Hamish McDonald

Concrete Technical Manager

Ben Davidson

Chief Operating Officer

Peter Geste

Head of Quality & Training

Franco Harkins

General Manager - WA/SA/VIC

Cameron Bik

General Manager - NSW/ACT

Scott Coburn

General Manager - NT/QLD

Warren O’Connor

Holcim Key Account Manager

Graeme Pooley

National Key Accounts Manager

Gabriel Ramon

National Safety, Wellbeing and Radiation Manager

Amy Ryan

Chief Administration Officer

Suzanne Garas

Chief People & Performance Officer

Darren Pickering

Chief Financial Officer

Dawn Watt

Chief Executive Officer