Property Industry Veteran Marks New Era For RLB

Marking the start of a new era for Australia’s most respected quantity surveying firm, Rider Levett Bucknall has today announced its next managing director for New South Wales.

Set to take on the role is Stephen Mee, who has an established 37-year career with RLB in New South Wales.

Mee has worked with some of Australia’s largest and most successful development and construction companies and built a reputation as one of Australia’s most trusted quantity surveyors.

As just the sixth managing director in the firm’s impressive 67-year-history in NSW, Mee said he was looking forward to building on the strengths, dedication and innovation of a strong team who bring imagination to life for RLB clients.

Mee has made a significant contribution to many landmark, award-winning developments in Sydney including Investa’s 151 Clarence Street, Cove Apartments in The Rocks where he worked with Harry Seidler & Associates, Dexus’ 100 Mount Street North Sydney commercial office development and the new world-class Sydney Fish Markets.

Other iconic projects include Frank Gehry’s Dr Chau Chak Wing Building at the University of Technology in Sydney, and the Greenland Centre, Sydney’s highest residential tower at 235 metres.

As a former global chairman of RLB, Mee has served on the Global Board for the past six years and the Oceania Executive Committee for almost 10 years.

Mee holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Building Studies (Hons) from UTS and a Master of Project Management from UNSW.

In his capacity as managing director, Mee will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of RLB in NSW, ensuring the firm continues to build its capacity and reputation as a global leader in the market.

Mee's predecessor Matthew Harris was the managing director for the past six years, and with RLB for 22 years.

Harris has now elected to step out of the leadership role to take up a part-time role with the business, with Mee extending his gratitude for his leadership.

“I extend my thanks and gratitude to Matthew Harris for his leadership over the past six years," Mee said.

"I am pleased that he continues to support RLB in his role as director and our advocate for White Ribbon and Champions of Change Coalition.

“Like many industries around the world, the Australian property and construction market has survived very trying times during the past year and we still face great challenges.

"The effects of the current crisis have varied, depending on the geography, but the RLB team has been buoyed by the resilience and optimism of our colleagues in the industry.

“With the roll out of the Covid-19 vaccinations, we are looking forward to a much brighter 2021 – both as an industry and as our business continues to maintain our vision as the global leader in the market.

“I have been deeply impressed and moved by the incredibly hard work and adaptability of the RLB staff since Covid-19 arrived on Australia’s shores in early 2020.

"At RLB we will continue to support the industry and our clients with independent cost management and advisory expertise and we will continue to invest in digital technology at a rapid pace.

“Challenges and opportunities go hand in hand, and RLB has an important role to play in both. I am looking forward to a brighter 2021 for the industry and the Australian economy."

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