Leadership that drives impact.

Andrew La Rocca is a highly accomplished property and construction executive, having held senior leadership and executive roles across both project and office-based functions with some of Melbourne’s premier Tier 1 contractors.

With over 20 years of industry experience, Andrew brings a wealth of knowledge spanning all sectors of the property and construction landscape, offering true end-to-end development expertise.

Throughout his career, Andrew has led the delivery of major projects, including serving as Project Director for the landmark $450M Victoria Police Centre for Cbus Property. His leadership has also extended to front-end business operations, where he held Director-level roles overseeing new business development, pre-construction, tender management, estimating, and design. He has been instrumental in converting high-profile project opportunities into successful outcomes.

Before joining Alchemy as Managing Director, Andrew most recently served as State Director – Victoria for a leading Tier 1 contractor, further solidifying his reputation as a dynamic leader in the industry. His depth of experience and strategic insight make him ideally positioned to guide Alchemy into its next chapter of growth.

Founder and Chairman of Alchemy Construct, Jamie has transformed his business dreams that began from the comfort of his home to an award winning, innovative Construction Company delivering a high-level service.

Jamie has worked as a Project Manager on a multitude of major construction ventures as well as many tertiary and key public developments back in Australia as well as in his home country, Scotland.

His noteworthy projects include the redevelopment of the Point Cook Community Learning Centre, a multi-storey building joint to a library and a childcare centre, as well as the construction of the Victoria Police HQ Complex valued at $200 million.

After many years working in the industry, Jamie realised he wanted to develop a new type of construction company, a game changing business with a positive skilled and enthusiastic team that would go the extra mile.

Sarah is the Director of Brand and Marketing and co-founder of Alchemy Construct alongside her husband, Jamie Nicolson.

With a background in Broadcasting, PR and Marketing, Sarah brings a high level of expertise to Alchemy’s marketing and digital media presence. Working with a range of highly regarded photographers, videographers and like-minded clients, Sarah’s keen eye for style and attention to detail ensures that Alchemy and it’s projects, it’s people and the news stories it generates make a strong connection with the audience.

Passionate about brand management and company identity, Sarah has a unique ability to quickly build rapport with existing and potential clients and plays a key role in creating strong working relationships.

Brooke brings a wealth of experience, having worked in the Tier 1 building space for over a decade.

She plays a key role in shaping how we support, develop, and grow our team.

At Alchemy, People & Culture is about creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and set up for success. Brooke’s leadership strengthens our diverse and growing team, reinforcing our commitment to building an inclusive and high-performing workplace.

Alexia brings over a decade of construction finance experience across VIC, SA, and QLD.

Her deep expertise and strategic mindset play a key role in supporting and strengthening our financial operations, and driving our progress.

Her calm demeanor and ability to operate seamlessly ensure that challenges are managed with confidence and clarity. Her experience and leadership are invaluable as we continue to evolve and thrive.

Ainsley, our esteemed Commercial Manager, boasts extensive experience in the construction industry. Her expertise in the commercial space is unparalleled, marked by her meticulous management of projects including their financials and contracts. Ainsley’s keen attention to detail and strategic approach have been instrumental in the success of numerous projects, fostering strong relationships with project teams and stakeholders alike. Her wealth of experience and dedication to excellence make her an invaluable asset to our team, driving success and delivering outstanding results in every endeavour.

Duncan brings over 17 years of experience delivering complex architectural and infrastructure projects across commercial, civic, sports and major transport sectors.

His ability to lead from strategy through to project delivery, with both technical precision and collaborative flair, makes him a fantastic asset to our leadership team.

Duncan heads up business development, bids and design management, working closely with Estimating Manager Jarrad Swilks.

Duncan’s role reflects our commitment to design excellence and front-end capability.

With his expertise, we are strengthening the way we shape projects from the outset, ensuring our design approach continues to deliver value for clients and partners.

His leadership plays a key role in supporting our long-term growth and reinforcing the importance of thoughtful, high-quality design at every stage.

Jarrad brings over 20 years of estimating and pre-construction experience to Alchemy Construct, with a career that spans some of Australia’s most recognised Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors.

Having worked across the full spectrum of the industry, from boutique firms to national powerhouses, Jarrad has built a reputation for strategic thinking, precision, and leadership in complex project conversions.

His expertise covers a wide range of sectors including, commercial, health, retail, industrial, residential and life sciences. Jarrad has been instrumental in securing high-profile projects such as West Side Place ($720m), Amazon Distribution Centre ($495m), Southbank by Beulah ($1.2b), and Melbourne Square Tower 2 ($395m), demonstrating a consistent ability to lead winning bids on Australia’s most ambitious developments.

At the core of Jarrad’s leadership is a passion for developing and mentoring the next generation, and guiding and leading high-performing teams.

With more than 30 years of experience in Tier 1 and Tier 2 construction spanning education, social infrastructure, commercial, and retail projects, Luke’s depth of knowledge is a huge asset as we continue to grow and push boundaries.

Most recently Luke has focused his attention on the conversion and delivery of Defence projects in Victoria.

Paul brings over 20 years experience in the construction industry and has led the delivery of projects across commercial, civic, and infrastructure sectors.

Known for his calm, solutions-focused approach, Paul has a gift for bringing people together and navigating complexity with ease.

Beyond his wealth of knowledge, it’s Paul’s leadership style and passion for building that make him such a great fit for our team.

Braham has 30 years experience in construction, starting his career in the mining sector constructing mineral sands mines throughout Australia, then moving into the D&C field in the chemical, food, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries. With such a solid foundation, Braham then upsized into the commercial and retail arena working with Tier2 builders, gaining further experience across the full breadth of industry sectors, working on several projects up to $100M.

Braham is a focused and skilled Technical Manager, is highly respected by his peers and subcontractors, and provides strong and ‘big picture’ leadership. With excellent people management skills, and a full understanding all technical matters, Braham is able to focus on critical project issues early to ensure they’re addressed comprehensively in a risk-mitigating manner.

Daniel Morgan is Head of Fitout and Refurb at Alchemy.

With a 20-year career in the construction industry, most recently as a Senior Commercial Manager, Daniel brings a wealth of experience and a proven ability to deliver.

Daniel has previously been involved in developing and evolving business growth within well-known construction companies and divisions across Victoria and other states of Australia.

Daniel shares Alchemy’s passion and values and is a fantastic asset to our team. He helps us to continue to grow and develop, taking us to the next level projects-wise, with a focus on the future direction of the business, and the continued nurturing of a high performing team.

Finnbarr brings extensive experience across Australia and New Zealand, spanning maintenance, facilities management, and new build projects.

Before joining Alchemy, he worked with LT McGuinness, one of New Zealand’s largest construction companies, where he established the Auckland facilities and maintenance division.

With a strong background in project management, he has successfully overseen large-scale residential projects and portfolios, ensuring quality assurance, claims management, and reporting are delivered to the highest standard.

As Construction Manager of our Fitout and Refurb Division, Finnbarr has overseen the successful delivery of numerous projects. His strong stakeholder management and clear communication ensure client relationships are maintained well beyond project delivery, creating ongoing value throughout the maintenance lifecycle.

He is a highly respected member of our team, recognised for his can-do attitude and his ability to bring people together. He continues to set the bar for cohesive and effective leadership.

Commencing his career in Ireland before moving to London and subsequently Australia, Adrian has 10+ years of Site Management and Contract Administration experience. A sound understanding of site works was gained managing a broad range of trades with Glenman Corporation in London on two major Primary Schools projects, where Adrian produced outstanding results to strict deadlines. Adrian has a strong passion for detailed fit-outs, co-ordinating the building services, and can drive a large programme of works to non-negotiable deadlines.

Adrian’s previous stint as a site manager, always ensuring works are completed with minimal impact to adjacent business operations, was illustrated during the delivery of Monash Medical Centre E1 Teaching Space and Monash University’s Living Lab.  Adrian prides himself on a pro-active approach to the project benefit, with a thorough technical understanding and the delivery of comprehensive, concise correspondence.

Amy brings a 12-year career in HSEQ roles with Tier 2 and 3 builders in Melbourne.

With a deep passion for health, safety, environment, and quality, Amy is all about fostering a collaborative culture, a perfect fit for Alchemy’s way of working.

Amy has leveraged her extensive experience in health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ) management to ensure not just compliance, but excellence, and has a proven track record of implementing and maintaining robust IMS systems and fostering a culture of people first- safety.