Mark Bennett Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Australia

Petrosol offers a wide range of consultancy services from sketch-design to Project Management, including: -Concept Planning-Tanker-Path layouts-Fuel System design -Signage applications and approval-Convenience Store Planning-Shopfitting and Merchandising design-Construction Management-Tender documentation-Forecourt Pollution control

Melbourne, Australia

Mark is responsible for the design and construction-management of NTI (New to Industry) and NTA (New to Alliance) Shell service stations with Coles Express convenience stores. The essence of his role is to grow the business by ensuring the delivery of new retail fuel outlets.Targets are achieved (in most cases exceeded) through the effective management of network growth projects from concept phase to trade. This involves the administration of consultants, interaction with Internal Developers, Network Planners and relationship-building with external developers, land-owners and Coles Express as tenants.Mark’s role includes:• Interaction and relationship-building with external developers and property-owners• Ownership and driving the delivery of Viva Energy's Shell Service Station Growth Programme across Australia • Coordinate delivery with Coles Express Program Managers• Work directly with developers and also with a 3rd party contractor to manage site builds• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders at all levels• Liaison with Council, Roads, Services Authorities Executive• Consultant (Project Managers, Architects, Engineers, Cost Planners) Administration• Identifying and resolving technical issues through expertise and specialist knowledge of Fuel Systems and Retail Fuel Sites• Internal reporting and forecasting to Viva Senior Management• Review and sign-off technical drawings from Concept-Design to As-built phase• Influence effective outcomes at Project and PCG Meetings• Being an ambassador and role model for Health, Safety, Security and Environment

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• Preparation of drawings and documents for Development Application (Planning Permit) • Council liaison and planning approval • Design of United Petroleum service station developments • Survey and documentation of existing developments • Administration of concept designs. • Fuel-system design for tender and construction

Canberra Area, Australia

Project Manager – Commercial InfrastructureShared Services Procurement ACT, AustraliaConstruction project manager and contracts administrator. Mark’s role as Project Manager within the Commercial Infrastructure team included:• Client agency liaison• Development of Scope of Work and Project Brief documents• Assistance with risk identification and mitigation strategies• To ensure Work Health and Safety requirements are adhered to• Determining suitable form of contract • Preparation of tender request documents• Tender briefing / issuing addenda• Tender evaluation• Contract administration• Ensure compliance with IT infrastructure• Attend PCG & Site meetings• Facilitate handover / retention / asset acceptance procedures• Administer project through Defects Liability PeriodThe work covered a wide range of construction project management functions.Major ProjectsBelconnen Fuel Depot Upgrade: Fuel and oil storage infrastructure upgrade at Belconnen bus depot for ACTION Busses (December 2012 – August 2013)Tuggeranong Fuel Depot Upgrade: Fuel and oil storage infrastructure upgrade at Tuggeranong bus depot for ACTION Busses (December 2013 – August 2013)ACTION Busses Fuel Management System Upgrade: Installation of new fuel and oil management (hardware and software) equipment at Belconnen and Tuggeranong bus depots (April 2013 – August 2013)Woden Bus Depot: Underground Storage Tank Removal: Removal of underground fuel tanks and site remediation at Woden Business Park ACT - 2013

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Retail Architect – Property DevelopmentSASOL OilJohannesburg, South AfricaMark worked for SASOL Oil in the retail engineering branch of their property development department. His major function was to provide support to the internal property developers in achieving their development targets. Mark also project managed numerous retail and commercial construction projects on behalf of SASOL. His duties included: • Site planning for Greenfield / acquisition developments incorporating: -Various SASOL brand Convenience Centre options regarding C-store size & configuration. -Allowance for adequate manoeuvrability for cars, trucks & tankers on and off the site.• Consulting with Traffic Engineers to ensure Road Access design meets SASOL requirements.• Facilitation of Environmental Authority approvals.• Design and construction management of new retail offerings and pilot project incorporating retail stakeholder requirements.• Planning and superintendence of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) installations.• Project management of LED signage and lighting upgrades.• Administration of ‘hazardous materials storage’ project rollout.• Production and maintenance of construction documentation and specifications.• Facilitation of Re-branding / re-image of existing developments.• Survey and documentation of existing developments• Preparation of sketch proposals for departmental/board approval.• Drafting of construction documentation for tender/construction.• Design proposals for possible ‘acquisition sites’.• Re-design of existing facilities to conform to SASOL Brand and Specification.• Pump & Tank layout design for approval by regulatory authorities.• Ensuring Work Health and Safety regulations were adhered to.• Administration of new ‘trial offering’ projects such as: new retail offerings/equipment/ displays etc.

Project Architect Lupini Robinson ArchitectsJohannesburg, South AfricaMark first started working for Lupini Robinson Architects whilst completing his architectural studies on a part-time basis. He gained valuable experience as Design Superintendent, later graduating to Project Manager. Mark project managed numerous retail service station development projects on behalf of various oil companies. His duties included: • Client liaison / securing contracts. • Administration of the professional team. • Facilitation of regulatory approvals. • Design and construction management of developments. • Administration of project meetings • Production and maintenance of construction documentation and specifications. • Survey and documentation of existing developments • Drafting of construction documentation for tender/construction. • Pump & Tank layout design for approval by regulatory authorities.

Midas Corporate Image Department

Mark commenced employment at MIDAS Corporate Image Department as part of his experiential training requirements related to his architectural studies. He gained valuable experience designing in the retail industry. His duties included: • Preparation of signage drawings / details • Drafting of retail shop drawings / layouts • Documentation design for alterations to existing buildings