Bladen has over 25 years of experience in civil construction. As founder and Managing Director, he leads the company to successfully deliver civil, mining and plant hire projects throughout Australia.
About us
Our Story
Welcome to BK Civil Group, where dedication, hard work, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence have shaped our journey.
From our origins in Cambooya, Queensland, nearly two decades ago, we have evolved from BK Hire Pty Ltd to BK Civil Group in 2019, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to setting new standards in civil construction and plant hire across Australia’s eastern seaboard. As a proudly Australian-owned company, BK Civil Group is your trusted partner for superior civil construction and plant hire solutions.
Our Leadership Team
Our leadership team, with over 100 years of collective experience in construction, is deeply committed to upholding the highest standards of quality, health, safety, and environmental responsibility.
We prioritise ongoing training and development for our employees, whilst maintaining a culture of excellence and ensuring compliance with rigorous standards across all facets of our operations.

Bladen Binney
Bladen Binney

Jack Alldridge
Jack has been involved in the Oil & Gas, Mining and Civil Construction industries for over 25 years. Like many of BK Civil Group’s Management Team, he started on the tools then gained the knowledge and experience over time to now sit in the General Manager seat and help the Senior Leadership Team steer the company toward its goals. Jack has overall accountability for the integration of each business department into one high performing unit that consistently delivers positive outcomes for our staff and clients.
Jack Alldridge
Our Management Team
Commitment to Safety
& Skill Development
We take great pride in our dedication to safety standards and the continuous upskilling of our team members. Through comprehensive training programs, we empower our employees to enhance their skills and knowledge, ensuring they are equipped to excel in their roles.
Opportunities for
Growth & Success
We believe in providing our team members with ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. Whether it’s through exposure to diverse projects or ongoing training initiatives, we are committed to helping our employees build successful and fulfilling careers within our organisation.
Expertise &
Experience
Each member of our leadership team brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. With significant backgrounds in civil construction project work, they collectively contribute a diverse range of skills and insights that drive the success of our organisation.

James Costello
24 years of experience in the civil, construction, road work, manufacturing, service, gas infrastructure and mining industries. Jim’s experience in the industry includes creating, managing, and implementing safety systems and programs, accreditation, the preparation of safety plans for domestic and offshore projects and tenders, implementing safety systems on new sites, risk management, managing HSE and staff on site, including staff training. Jim believes that the most rewarding aspect of safety is creating a culture in which genuine practical safety outcomes can be reached.
James Costello

Chris Martin
Chris has successfully worked as a Civil and Infrastructure Project Manager, Engineering Manager, Mining Consultant and Underground Mining Electrical Trades Person/Supervisor. For the past 6 years, Chris has been providing Project Management services in a variety of industries but predominantly mining based clients. Throughout this time, he has coordinated a wide range of projects which includes both civil and mining earth works, tailings dam construction and related mining infrastructure. Chris holds tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering and is currently a member of the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) as a Certified Practicing Project Manager (CPPM).
Chris Martin

Craig Rohde
With over 15 years of experience in Civil Infrastructure Engineering, Craig has successfully contributed to a wide range of projects including roads, bridges, and structures across Queensland and New South Wales. His expertise spans working with state, local, and private enterprises, delivering quality outcomes in every project.
Craig holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (BEng) and is a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ). He is also a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), reflecting his commitment to maintaining the highest professional standards in the engineering field.
Craig Rohde

Cathy Carragher
Cathy boasts 15+ years in the civil construction and oil & gas industries. She has extensive knowledge in heavy plant & trucks from hire and maintenance to asset acquisition and disposal. As Hire Operations Manager, Cathy ensures the operational side of the business is running efficiently and compliant with all industry, legislative and internal requirements.
Cathy Carragher

Paul Horrigan
Paul has nearly four decades of experience in the construction industry and has successfully fulfilled numerous roles from operating machinery to managing projects across QLD and NSW. Projects include Agriculture (Feedlots, Cotton developments, Pump Stations), Coal Seam Gas Industry (CSG Infrastructure works, Holding Ponds, Hardstands), Mining (predominantly tailings dam construction and maintenance), Private Enterprise (subdivision developments) and State and Local Government works including road infrastructure.
Paul Horrigan

Clay Baran
Clay started his BK Civil Group journey as a Boilermaker and worked hard to complete his Diesel Mechanic trade whilst fulfilling his Boilermaker duties. He is now a dual trade qualified and has come a long way over the last 17 years as a tradie to now manage the heavy plant side of our Workshop. As Plant Maintenance Manager he believes hard work and communication are the fundamentals for running a successful team.
Clay Baran

Trevor Mortimer
Trevor has a Diploma in Business Management and two Mechanical Trades. This, along with a career in the Oil & Gas, Transport, Coal Mining and Power Generation sectors allows him to draw on his knowledge and experience to successfully manage and deliver maintenance solutions to the companies growing fleet of transport equipment.
Trevor Mortimer

Lou Cantwell
With over 25 years of experience in the transport industry, Lou has honed his skills across a wide range of sectors, including General Freight, Oil & Gas, and Construction. Starting his career as a driver/operator, Lou quickly advanced into leadership roles, where he has taken on increasing responsibilities for managing transport operations. His extensive background spans everything from small-scale projects to large, cross-country transport movements.
Throughout his career, Lou has consistently focused on building strong, collaborative teams and ensuring that operations are not only efficient and cost-effective but also safe. His hands-on approach, combined with his strategic oversight, enables him to deliver successful outcomes for a diverse range of transport projects.
Lou Cantwell
Our History
Formation of BK Hire Pty Ltd
Purchase of first Ford L9000 Tipper with slide in water tank
Rail duplication (Blackwater to Bluff) QLD
Hastings Deering New Facility Civil Works Paget QLD
TMR New England Hwy Realignment
Crows Nest QLD
Purchase of Current Depot (Workshop, Office and Hardstand)
Wainui Feedlot Expansion Bowenville QLD
First Mining Project
WD1 Dam and Waste Rock Dump Construction
Mt Rawdon Gold Mine
Commencement of Continuous 9 years working at Evolution Mining
Mt Carlton Gold Mine Bowen QLD
Cracow Gold Mine Cracow QLD
Mt Rawdon Gold Mine Mt Perry QLD
Lake Cowal Gold Mine West Wyalong NSW
Purchase of First 69 Tonne Excavator
Rebrand BK Hire to BK Civil Group
Bulk Earthworks and Plant Hire – Toowoomba Second Range Crossing Toowoomba QLD
TSF Raise – Peak Gold Mine
Cobar NSW
Emergency TSF Raise – Dargues Gold Mine
Majors Creek NSW
Bulk Earthworks and Plant Hire – Toowoomba Second Range Crossing Toowoomba QLD
Civil Works, Roadworks and Plant Hire
– MacIntyre Wind Farm Karara QLD
TSF Drainage Works – Cannington Mine Mckinlay QLD
DRFA Road Repairs – Toowoomba Region QLD
TSF Buttress Works – CSA Mine Cobar NSW
Water Management Dam – Hera Gold Mine Nymagee NSW
Feedlot Rehabilitation Texas QLD
Our Proven Process

Accreditations
We are proud to hold accreditations and certifications that reflect our commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmentalism. Our accreditations demonstrate our adherence to industry best practices and our ongoing commitment to excellence in every aspect of our operations.