OUR TEAM
Cameron Neilson
Managing Director
Cameron has over 40 years building industry experience, including 25 years in the commercial fitout and refurbishment environment. Cameron is a well-respected industry figure, whose depth of knowledge and commitment to the customer experience ensures the successful delivery of all projects Capitol undertake. Cameron’s business model platform is underpinned with professional integrity, constant client communication, and a progressive mentality for continual improvement of the entire Capitol group.
Qualifications
- Fully Qualified Carpenter since 1983
- Registered Builder since 1989
- Project Manager 1994 – 2000
- Director of Projects 2000 – 2015
- Managing Director of Capitol 2015 – present
- +40 Years Industry Experience
Zander Neilson
Associate Director
As a founding member of Capitol, Zander has been exposed to all aspects of the fitout & refurbishment industry from tendering, project delivery and management of reactive services & maintenance. Following the completion of his tertiary studies, including First Class Honours in Construction Management, Zander has amassed an impressive dossier of successful projects and testimonials. Zander’s appetite for knowledge and attention to detail, along with his insistence on premium quality outcomes, have resulted in his well-deserved progression to Projects Director.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Construction Management (Honours First Class) since 2015
- Certificate III Workplace Health & Safety
- Project Manager 2015 – 2019
- Associate Director & Projects Director of Capitol 2019 – present
- +10 Years Industry Experience
Cameron Anderson
Operations Manager
Cameron has worked in the building industry for 25 years; his expertise in carpentry, plastering and ceilings, he has extensive knowledge in the fabric of construction. Cameron is a nimble operator whose present role includes job evaluations, Site Management and the Operations Management of Capitol’s Service & Maintenance division. Cameron has a unique ability to engage with people at all levels, analysing tasks and client objectives, and negotiating with the effected parties to achieve harmonious outcomes.
Qualifications
- Fully Qualified Plasterer since 1995
- Certificate IV Workplace Health & Safety
- Certificate in First Aid, Emergency Life Support, CPR
- Director of Anderson Building Concepts 1998 – 2015
- +25 Years Industry Experience
Richard Butt
Site Manager
Richard is a highly skilled Site Manager, who performs with a calm and methodical approach to the daily challenges of active building site environments. Richard has refined his skills over 30 years from his carpentry background, therefore understands application protocols across the many separate trade disciplines and the importance of structured efficient progression. Richard has worked with our Managing Director in excess of 20 years, shares his passion for integrity, and leads by example for all site attendees.
Qualifications
- Fully Qualified Carpenter & Joiner since 1989
- Certificate in First Aid, Emergency Life Support, CPR
- Site Manager 1999 – present
- +30 Years Industry Experience
Tom Kelly
Site Manager
Tom has worked for Capitol in a contract capacity since 2015, appointed officially as a full-time Site Manager since 2018. Tom is an outcome focussed manager who continues to impress with his organizational skills and ability to meet all challenges. Tom comes from a carpentry background; he consistently displays trade knowledge and the leadership skills necessary to operate a building site to the Capitol standard.
Qualifications
- Fully Qualified Carpenter since 2015
- Certificate in First Aid, Emergency Life Support, CPR
- Site Manager 2018 – present
- +10 Years Industry Experience
Samuel Nicolas
Project Manager
Samuel has been in the building industry for over 10 years, beginning his career in compliance consultancy and working his way through a decorated tenure as Contract Administrator. Sam’s consistent excellence in strategic planning and analytic project control has proven his ability to manage construction projects in all facets and deliver optimum results. Sam takes a methodical approach to project management, and equipped with a background in Tier 1 construction projects, has broad systems experience to complement our Project Team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) since 2016
- Diploma of Building & Construction (Building) since 2012
- Contract Administrator 2011 – 2018
- Project Manager 2018 – present
James Neilson
HSEQ Manager
James’ career in the construction industry began as a site assist on a part-time basis during his secondary study years. Following attainment of his university degrees, James became the Finance & Accounts Manager at Capitol, before undergoing further training in OH&S and Environmental studies to welcome the role of HSEQ Manager. James’ biggest achievement at the company includes the creation of our HSEQ program, which awarded Capitol the internationally accredited compliance of ISO certification in Quality, OH&S, and
Qualifications
- Accounts Manager 2016 – present
- Occupational Health & Safety Manager 2018 – present
Scott Mitchell
Site Manager
Scott began his career in domestic carpentry, and after having mastered his craft, moved into commercial construction to take on the next challenge. Through his continued demonstration as a natural leader and hands-on approach to project delivery, Scott’s success in Site Management came organically. Scott’s progression through the construction industry has resulted in an extremely competent Site Manager with a clear understanding of application and programming.
Qualifications
- Fully Qualified Carpenter since 2015
- Certificate in First Aid, Emergency Life Support, CPR
- Site Manager 2007 – present
- +25 Years Industry Experience
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