Our History
Brothers Bruce and Brian Turner establish South East Excavations in the Tweed Shire. Backed by their experience gained working in their family civil construction business, Turners Excavations (based in Wagga Wagga), Brian and Bruce move their families north to take advantage of work opportunities in the growing Tweed Shire region.
South East Excavations get underway with their first contract a small subdivision called Norths Lane at Nunderi, near Murwillumbah.
With the brother’s work orders and team slowly growing, South East Excavations opens the first head office at Chinderah, New South Wales.
While the SEE team has grown and moved just around the corner, our original office still has a presence of history today.
South East Excavations is awarded the civil construction package for the Pacific Pines subdivision on the Gold Coast. The first package was the start of a near 20 year working relationship with Stockland developments to deliver one of the Gold Coast’s largest and most influential subdivisions.
South East Excavations was awarded its first significant road project for the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), now Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) to complete the earthworks for the Gap Road Deviation in New South Wales.
Flame Tree Park – a South East Excavations subdivision project is announced as the national winner of a Civil Contractors Federation Earth Award.
South East Excavations is awarded the Salt Village development in Casuarina. The project was an opportunity for directors Brian and Bruce to showcase their skills with Brian spearheading the construction of a silenced dredge to pump sand about 7.5 kilometers from a sand mining site to the Salt site as opposed to using trucks.
Steve has more than 25 years of industry experience ranging from field and operational roles to high-level leadership roles. Appointed to his current role as Managing Director in 2005, Steve oversees high-level operations and growth strategies for SEE Group businesses, ensuring his Executive Leadership team achieves strategic business plans and direction.
Mark has more than 20 years of civil construction industry experience in high-level site supervision and construction management roles. He brings invaluable insights and expertise to SEE Group’s machinery fleet strategy, driving optimal performance and innovative practices that ensure our projects stay ahead of the curve.
Having worked with SEE Group since 2005, Mark was appointed as the Executive Director – Plant and Logistics in 2016, overseeing high-level management and performance monitoring of the SEE Group’s large fleet of machinery and equipment. Mark is the powerhouse that drives the performance and success of our projects and production.
Established in 2017, the Civil Rent team now manages and maintains a modern fleet of construction machinery including highway trucks, as well as 230 light vehicles across Queensland and Northern NSW.
The Civil Rent team of trade-qualified technicians and specialists support our mining, infrastructure, residential, and quarrying projects. The Maintenance team is supported by a highly skilled admin team utilising market-leading technology and software to streamline their processes.
In a remarkable journey spanning three decades, SEE Civil has consistently exemplified excellence in the construction industry. As we marked our 30th anniversary on the timeline, we reflected on a legacy of innovation, commitment, and unwavering dedication.
SEE Group acquires Darryl McCarthy Constructions – a quarrying business based in Tenterfield, NSW.
DMC Quarries has been supplying quarry materials for more than 40 years from sites across the New England region.
Peta has over 16 years’ experience working across SEE Group operations. She was appointed Executive Director – Corporate Services in 2019, following several years as the Group’s People and Culture Manager.
In her current role, Peta is responsible for the strategic direction of the Group’s shared services, including Legal and Commercial, IT, People and Culture, Workplace Health and Safety and the Integrated Management Systems. Dedicated to driving a high-performing inclusive culture and challenging the cultural status quo, Peta delivers a seamless and positive employee experience for SEE Group.
Joel has more than 18 years’ experience in key project leadership roles, delivering major road, rail and civil infrastructure projects. In 2021 Joel was appointed to Executive Director – Operations after unprecedented success since joining SEE Civil in 2016 as a Construction Manager.
As Executive Director – Operations, Joel leads the performance, continuous improvement and management of the SEE Civil business. Implementing strategic business goals, and living our culture and values, Joel builds key customer relationships, identifies business opportunities, negotiates mutually beneficial business deals and maintains extensive knowledge of current market conditions.
SEE Group was presented the Construction and Trades Award at the annual Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards in 2021. We are a proud company, growing stronger than ever, from right here on the Gold Coast. It’s an honour to be recognised for our contributions to the region and our commitment to our people and industry.
SEE Group was presented the Construction and Trades Award at the annual Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards in 2022, for the second consecutive year. We are a proud company, growing stronger than ever, from right here on the Gold Coast. It’s an honour to be recognised for our contributions to the region and our commitment to our people and industry.
The Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards seek to contribute to the identity of Gold Coast business, and to foster pride in the business community. The awards highlight the growing importance of the Gold Coast as a business hub and recognise leading businesses. The Construction and Trades Award celebrates and acknowledges the construction industry that underpins the City’s economic base and recognises new and improved innovative techniques and solutions in the industry sector.
In 2023, we celebrate our achievements and growth that has grown over the past 35 years!
WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE OF OUR PEOPLE.
SEE Group builds teams and workplaces where everyone can be their best.
