About Tas Marine Construction

Our People, Partnerships, and Culture Drive Everything We Do.

Built with Purpose. Backed by People.

Who We Are

Tas Marine is a proudly Tasmanian owned and operated marine and civil construction company delivering projects both locally and across Australia and New Zealand. Backed by nearly two decades of industry expertise, we have grown from a regional contractor into a trusted delivery partner – known for our ability to deliver complex works in diverse and challenging environments, while remaining committed to supporting our local communities, projects, and regional development.

Our success is grounded in the strength of our people, our regional knowledge, and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach. We work alongside clients, partners, and communities to deliver tailored infrastructure that is built to perform, deliver long-term value, and make a lasting positive impact.

Our Culture

We are problem-solvers, collaborators, and builders of lasting infrastructure. Our people are at the heart of every project, and we take pride in fostering a workplace where teamwork, respect, and personal growth thrive.

At Tas Marine, we’re more than a construction company – we’re a values-led, purpose-driven team committed to delivering quality outcomes and building a stronger future for our people and our communities.

Our team culture is grounded in mutual respect, accountability, and a shared pride in delivering work we can all stand behind.

Our Team

Our people are the foundation of everything we do. With practical experience across marine and civil construction, we are known for our professionalism, adaptability, and focus on safe, efficient project delivery.

We bring strong technical capability, local knowledge, and a collaborative approach that clients and partners trust.

Tom Wilcox

Director

Ben Wells

Operations Manager

James Mackie

Victoria Manager

Paul Tatnell

Project Manager

Tom Cox

Project Manager / Site Manager

Emily Heslop

People & Culture Manager

Careers at Tas Marine Construction

We are always looking for great people. If you’re passionate about building lasting infrastructure and want to join a supportive, inclusive team — get in touch!

Partnerships Built On Trust and Respect

We believe in relationships built on trust, transparency, and shared success. Whether you are a supplier, subcontractor, or client, we bring a collaborative, outcomes-focused approach to every partnership.

Our local focus, reliability, and depth of expertise make Tas Marine a trusted delivery partner across diverse project environments.

Our promise:

Protecting Local Environments and Communities

Tas Marine recognises the critical importance of preserving the local marine environment in which we operate, especially when working in sensitive coastal and marine areas. Our team is dedicated to minimising environmental impacts through every stage of the project, adhering to strict environmental protocols to protect marine life and ecosystems. We implement advanced techniques such as soft-start piling and sediment control measures to ensure that construction activities have minimal disruption on the surrounding environment.

We are proud to work closely with local authorities and stakeholders to ensure our projects align with long term sustainability goals for the region.

Bellerive Stormwater Upgrade

Client: City of Clarence

Date Completed: May 2025

Total Contract Sum: $1.2M

Description of works:

Tas Marine delivered Clarence City Council’s largest infrastructure project to date, including constructing a temporary sheet pile cofferdam across Bellerive Beach to enable excavation for a new stormwater outfall. Over 200 tonnes of steel were installed using specialised equipment. The new upgrade reduces flood risk to surrounding residential areas and supports long-term coastal resilience.

New Boat Stack Seawall

Client: Williamstown

Date Completed: Current

Total Contract Sum:

Description of works

Tas Marine Construction has been contracted to deliver a 200-metre long break wall at Williamstown.

The combination wall design consists of 16mm sheet piles with rock-socketed piles installed at every second sheet. With challenging hard basalt ground conditions, Tas Marine is applying its specialist hard rock drilling expertise to drill and concrete the piles into position. Completion is scheduled for late 2025.

Details of Innovations and extra value for money

Client Contact:

Travel Lift Jetties

Client: Royal Yacht Club of Victoria

Date Completed: Current

Total Contract Sum: 

Description of works

Tas Marine Construction was awarded the competitive tender to replace the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria’s aging travel lift jetties. 

Works include demolition of the existing jetties, installation of new piles, and the supply and fit of steel superstructure and precast deck units. The project is progressing on schedule and will be completed ahead of the arrival of the new travel lift in mid-October.

Details of any  Variations

Details of Innovations and extra value for money

Client Contact:

Waikawa Breakwall (NZ)

Client: Port Marlborough

Date Completed: Current

Total Contract Sum: $12.2M

Description of works

Construction of 500m long piled break-wall in up to 18m water depth. Precast wave panels are 8m deep weighing 25t. Total weight of structure 6000t.

Details of any Variations

Variations for additional PDA testing, pile lengths, pull out tests, acceleration and pile fins were approved and paid. Some painting was deleted and client was given a discount.

Details of Innovations and extra value for money  
Raker piles were not achieving tension capacity at contract lengths. We used pile offcut steel to manufacture spiral welded fins on the bottom of the piles which increased tension capacity.
Client Contact: Grant Beatie: +64 21239244

Bellerive Yacht Club new Marina arm

Client: Bellingham marine Australia
Date completed: Feb 2025
Total contract sum: $380,000
Description of works:
Supply and install steel piles with poly sleeves into rock. Take delivery of pontoons and assemble on water. Fit abutment and gangway. Install coverboard and buffer.
Details of Innovations and extra value for money:
TMC was able to use our new 40t crane for the duration to save hiring a crane. The trucks were often delayed so would have meant lots of variation charges if we had to hire a crane extra times
Client Contact: Mr Marc Carney