Construction Director
Adam Vassallo
ESD Manager
Aaron Persson
2008
Started at Taylor as Cadet Estimator
2009
Graduated from Western Sydney University
2009
First CA projects: BER Bangor, Greys Pt, Randwick
2015
First project as Project Manager: Merrylands RSL
2017
Project Manager on Taronga Wildlife Retreat
2019
Project Manager on Sydney Opera House Concert
2023
Project Manager on Largest single contract to
2024
Promoted to Project Director
2026
Promoted to Construction Director
Construction Director
Adam Vassallo
Career Highlights
Its complexity pushed our team to innovate
Knowing what this iconic building means to Sydney
Lessons for Future Cadets
Be curious: Ask questions and observe how trades interact.
Be bold: Try tasks yourself – learning by doing is powerful.
Be resilient: Failure is part of growth.
Ongoing Growth
Adam continues to evolve by staying connected with colleagues and the industry:
"Listening to how others solve problems on their projects keeps me sharp and inspired."
Navigating Challenges
The toughest part of Adam’s role?
“Balancing the needs of different stakeholders and finding solutions that serve everyone.”
2012
Started at Taylor as Cadet Estimator
2013
Promoted to Project Coordinator
2015
Promoted to Project Engineer
2018
Promoted to Services Coordinator within Building
2020
Transitioned to ESD Engineer
2022
Promoted to ESD Manager; shaping sustainability
ESD Manager
Aaron Persson
Career Highlights
A 6 Star Green Star project that exposed me to construction methods I'd never been exposed to
Its complexity pushed our team to innovate
Lessons for Future Cadets
Ask questions early: you're not expected to know everyone from day one, so speak up.
Learn the language, and it becomes second nature: the more you're around it, the faster it clicks.
Get involved beyond your own tasks: ask colleagues what they're working on, and offer to help.
Ongoing Growth
Aaron Persson continues to evolve by asking questions:
“Asking questions of senior project team members and consulting engineers, alongside attending sustainability events and training to build knowledge and industry contacts.”
Navigating Challenges
The toughest part of Aaron Persson ’s role?
“Keeping the wider business, suppliers and subcontractors aligned on sustainability best practice, while ensuring project teams stay on track to meet client rating targets like Green Star, NABERS and WELL.”
2018
Started Bachelor of Construction Project
2020
Started at Taylor as a Cadet whilst in second
2022
Graduated from UTS and moved into Graduate Site
2024
Promoted to Site Engineer
Site Engineer
Christina Succar
“Growing up with family in construction, I was constantly exposed to how buildings came to life. That early exposure inspired me to pursue a career where every day brings something new and tangible.”
Its complexity pushed our team to innovate
Its complexity pushed our team to innovate
Lessons for Future Cadets
Get exposure to everything: see the full range of roles on site to understand how a project really works.
Let the right role find you: experiencing the different functions will show you where you fit best.
Get involved and ask questions: soak up as much as you can by getting stuck in.
Ongoing Growth
Christina Succar continues to evolve by staying curious and open to feedback:
“Growth comes from listening: every challenge onsite has been faced by someone else, so staying open to feedback is how I keep learning.”
Navigating Challenges
The toughest part of Christina Succar’s role?
“Navigating the best way to control project risks under time critical pressures."
Early Talent Program
The Taylor Cadet Program aims to develop future leaders by providing employment opportunity and professional development experiences that support and complement a related course of external tertiary study. Cadet-ships are supportive pathways to a rewarding career at Taylor. Cadets receive ongoing training, guidance and support from workplace mentors.
Early Talent Program
The Taylor Cadet Program aims to develop future leaders by providing employment opportunity and professional development experiences that support and complement a related course of external tertiary study. Cadet-ships are supportive pathways to a rewarding career at Taylor. Cadets receive ongoing training, guidance and support from workplace mentors.
Early Talent Program
The Taylor Cadet Program aims to develop future leaders by providing employment opportunity and professional development experiences that support and complement a related course of external tertiary study. Cadet-ships are supportive pathways to a rewarding career at Taylor. Cadets receive ongoing training, guidance and support from workplace mentors.
Early Talent Program
The Taylor Cadet Program aims to develop future leaders by providing employment opportunity and professional development experiences that support and complement a related course of external tertiary study. Cadet-ships are supportive pathways to a rewarding career at Taylor. Cadets receive ongoing training, guidance and support from workplace mentors.Employee Benefits
We've thought carefully about what people actuality need at every stage. These benefits are designed to support you through all of it.
