Derek Heiden

Derek Heiden is an accomplished structural engineer who joined BG&E after returning to Australia from Vancouver, Canada, in 2005. He has a wealth of experience in leading the delivery of major projects for clients in the Property, Transport, Education, Healthcare and Resources sectors throughout Australia, Canada and the Middle East. Some of the iconic projects that Derek has contributed to include Melbourne Metro in Victoria, Realm Tower in Adelaide, Perth City Link, Optus Stadium, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth District Court and Curtin University in Western Australia. After spending a decade with BG&E in Perth, in 2015, Derek relocated to the east coast and established our Victorian business. Today, he leads BG&E’s Melbourne-based team, to provide building and infrastructure projects that improve citizen's lives. Derek is a member of BG&E’s Finance & Audit, and Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Committees, and the Risk Management Group. He is a also Chartered Member of the Institute of Engineers Australia and a Registered Professional Engineer in Victoria. Derek is a positive and driven role model and mentor for our next generation leaders and is a passionate cyclist and open water swimmer.