Steve Cooper

Steve Cooper is an experienced operations manager with a focus on asphalt paving and road surface engineering. Currently serving as Operations Manager at Higgins since August 2021, Steve oversees significant operational budgets including $5 million in operating expenses and $20 million for the Slip Recovery programme. Prior to this role, Steve held several managerial positions at Downer New Zealand, where responsibilities included managing asphalt paving operations with a revenue portfolio of $28 million. Steve's extensive background includes roles at Toppesfield Limited, Tripod Crest Planing Ltd, Aggregate Industries UK, and Cemex México, accumulating expertise in contract management, project supervision, and operational oversight. Steve holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Quarry and Road Surface Engineering from the University of Leeds.