About Us

Daniel is a founding Director of Matter, where he leads the technical development, mentorship, and strategic direction of the engineering team. His leadership has been instrumental in delivering exceptional outcomes on some of Australia’s most complex institutional and mixed-use developments. Daniel is dedicated to creating an enjoyable and collaborative project experience. He takes pride in proactively contributing to every phase of a project, from initial concept through to design, construction, and final completion. His passion lies in seeing his projects come to life and delivering innovative, efficient solutions that exceed client expectations

As a founding director, Elliot is the strategic force behind Matter’s growth, focusing his energy on external strategy, commercial health, and high-level client partnerships. By connecting the collective strengths of the whole team, he ensures that the studio’s market positioning and service standards remain exceptional. With a distinguished career delivering landmark towers and government buildings across the UK and Australia, Elliot is now dedicated to maintaining Matter's reputation for quality, ensuring that every partnership is built on a foundation of commercial efficiency and long-term success.

Since joining Matter in 2020, John has become our go-to advisor for clients facing their toughest engineering and project hurdles. With over a decade of experience across the UK and Australia, he thrives on collaborating with teams on challenging projects, from high-rises to the delicate restoration of heritage buildings. John is particularly passionate about reducing wastage, leading our efforts to track and slash embodied carbon in structural systems. By championing adaptive reuse and sustainable innovation, John doesn't just solve technical puzzles he helps our clients build a greener and more efficient future.

Wahid joined the Matter family in 2019, bringing a global perspective shaped by designing iconic high-rise towers in Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur, and Bangkok. His drive for engineering excellence saw him quickly rise to Associate Director, where he now leads our South Australia operations with a focus on client partnerships and team growth. A master of technical precision, Wahid uses advanced finite element analysis to turn complex structural puzzles into efficient, bespoke solutions. He’s committed to sustainable innovation, ensuring that every project he leads in South Australia - and beyond - is as forward-thinking as it is structurally sound.

Since joining Matter in 2017 to spearhead our BIM team, Steve has become an indispensable mentor and technical lead. With over 20 years of drafting experience - including 15 years deeply embedded in Revit - he’s been a BIM pioneer since the technology's infancy, helping deliver icons like Melbourne’s Women’s and Children’s Hospital and Dubai Festival City Mall. Steve’s fingerprints are all over the Melbourne skyline, having guided numerous tower projects. This "boots on the ground" history gives him an unparalleled knowledge base that he uses to mentor our team and keep Matter at the cutting edge of documentation innovation.

Drew is our Operations Manager at Matter who brings over 20 years of experience to our structural engineering team. He specialises in bridging the gap between business strategy and daily delivery, leading high-impact projects like optimising our Quality Management System. Drew is passionate about building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, ensuring our systems evolve based on direct client feedback and data-driven insights. Approachable and collaborative, he focuses on mentoring the team and simplifying complex workflows to help everyone deliver their best work.

With over a decade of experience across Australia, Malaysia, and Yemen, Hazem is a Civil and Structural Engineer who believes the best designs balance technical precision with a lighter footprint on the planet. From high-rise developments to mixed-use spaces, he focuses on creating a lasting legacy through innovative, sustainable solutions. At Matter, Hazem is more than just a designer; he’s a dedicated mentor. For Hazem, engineering isn’t just about the structures we build - it’s about the people we grow and the environment we protect.