Amey returns to Australia with acquisition of Brisbane-based Premise to boost life-cycle engineering and decarbonisation services

Amey returns to Australia with acquisition of Brisbane-based Premise to boost life-cycle engineering and decarbonisation services

(IN BRIEF) Amey has re-entered Australia by acquiring Brisbane-based Premise, a multidisciplinary consultancy respected for its work across the built environment, water, environmental & renewables and transport sectors. The move strengthens Amey’s life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation offering and advances its international expansion strategy, boosting digital and technical capacity for clients in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and beyond. CEO Andy Milner highlighted Premise’s strong regional ties and aligned values, while Consulting MD Colin Wood said the deal significantly enhances Amey’s consulting capabilities and growth ambitions. Premise Chairman Patrick Brady emphasized that joining Amey will accelerate regional investment, widen opportunities and deliver greater value through whole-of-life, digitally enabled infrastructure solutions. Amey, a leader in transport infrastructure and complex facilities, continues to leverage data and analytics to improve asset performance and drive sustainable outcomes.

(PRESS RELEASE) OXFORD, 22-Jul-202 — /EuropaWire/ — Amey has stepped back into the Australian market with a headline acquisition of Premise, a multidisciplinary consultancy renowned for end‑to‑end engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions. The deal underscores Amey’s long-term international growth strategy and cements its status as a leading force in life-cycle infrastructure services.

Premise, headquartered in Brisbane and led by Managing Director Duane Gibson, has built a strong track record across both public and private sectors. Its portfolio spans the Built Environment, Water, Environmental & Renewables, and Transport markets. Over decades, the company has earned a reputation for deep technical expertise and forward-looking, client-focused delivery.

By bringing Premise into the fold, Amey gains a significantly enhanced digital and technical platform. The combined capabilities will offer an unmatched breadth of services to existing and new clients across the UK, Australia, New Zealand and other priority geographies.

“We are delighted to welcome Premise to Amey at such a transformational time for our business,” said Andy Milner, Chief Executive Officer of Amey. “It’s an exciting opportunity to join forces with a company so deeply embedded in Australia’s regional communities. Premise has shown unwavering commitment to place-based solutions, trusted relationships and technical excellence—values that mirror our own. With their local insight and Amey’s scale, we can accelerate growth, support jobs and deliver cutting-edge infrastructure solutions that leave a lasting legacy.”

Colin Wood, Managing Director of Amey’s Consulting business—into which Premise will integrate—added: “Premise’s breadth of skill across the built environment, water, environmental & renewables and transport sectors will materially strengthen Amey’s consulting arm and open fresh opportunities in Australia. This marks a major step in our plan to put consulting at the center of Amey’s growth story. We now have a tremendous platform to speed up our expansion and amplify the benefits we deliver to clients.”

Patrick Brady, Chairman of Premise, commented: “Joining Amey is an exciting new chapter for Premise and our clients. Amey helps public and private sector customers deliver smarter, more productive infrastructure and services. Their whole-of-life mindset, combined with digital innovation and integrated delivery, drives assets to perform better for longer, cuts costs and creates enduring value. As part of a well-supported, highly connected infrastructure organization with the vision to drive innovation, this partnership will supercharge our strategic growth plans—accelerating regional investment, unlocking new opportunities, broadening our expertise and delivering outstanding value across Australia and beyond.”

Key facts about Amey

We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions, enhancing life, protecting our shared future.

We combine exceptional expertise in Consulting & Design, Advisory & Analytics, Transport Infrastructure and Complex Facilities to design, manage, and maintain clients’ assets throughout their lifetime.

Our leading data and analytics capability enables us to create transformative solutions that strengthen resilience and drive sustainable improvements.

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