Joe Catanzariti

Emerging Business Lead

In January 2022, Joe Catanzariti was appointed as the Emerging Business Lead at BG&E. With more than 35 years’ experience in managing engineering teams to design and deliver iconic building and infrastructure projects, and growing the New South Wales (NSW) business, Joe leads BG&E’s national Asset Management, Construction Engineering, Digital Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Defence, Rail, Energy, Geotechnical Engineering, Timber and Water business divisions.

During his career with BG&E, Joe has fostered enduring relationships with clients, including with contractors and developers, private sector industry giants, architects, project financiers, and State transport and planning agencies.

He is motivated by mentoring talented professionals to deliver outstanding technical solutions for commercial projects, residential and mixed-use towers, retail centres, hotels, large-scale housing developments, healthcare and education facilities, and key infrastructure. He also continues to have involvement in overseeing the concept design of large-scale projects, as well as contract negotiations.

He serves as a member of BG&E’s Executive Leadership Team and Safety, Quality & Risk Committee, and chairs the Risk Management Group. He is also a member of the Institute of Engineers in Australia, the Board of Professional Engineers in Queensland and the Registered Building Practitioners Board in Victoria.

Joe is a ‘people’ person and a shining example of living BG&E’s values. He is also an enthusiastic supporter of cricket and the South Sydney Rugby League team.