LEADING THE TEAM

Sol Uy Flores

Founder & Managing Director
Civil Engineer | Building Engineer Practitioner (CP) | Registered Builder | Project & Construction Management

Sol Uy Flores is a civil engineer, Building Engineer Practitioner a CP, Member of Engineers Australia (MIEAust) and registered building practitioner with extensive experience in engineering, construction and project management across Australia and internationally.

He holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Master of Engineering from Curtin University, Western Australia, together with an MBA, with postgraduate studies encompassing project and construction management, business budgeting and quality management. He maintains a strong commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning.

Across his career, Sol has been involved throughout the full project lifecycle — from concept development, planning and engineering coordination through procurement, construction, project management and completion.

His experience spans a diverse range of projects including:

• commercial and high-rise buildings;

• hospitals, stadiums and sporting complexes;

• residential and multi-residential developments;

• offshore and onshore LNG projects;

• mining and civil infrastructure;

• railways and roads;

• bulk earthworks and embankments;

• wharf and marine structures;

• reinforced concrete construction;

• structural steel and fabrication;

• retaining structures and deep excavations; and

• industrial and infrastructure developments.

Sol brings a strong understanding of structural design, constructability, construction safety and project delivery, together with the ability to strategically assess and resolve issues throughout all stages of a project.

As Founder and Managing Director of LINAUST Developments Group, his focus is on integrating engineering, construction, procurement and commercial project delivery to achieve practical, buildable and value-driven outcomes for clients.

Dr Jaime T. Tabucanon

Director
Principal Geotechnical Engineer | CPEng | RPEQ | NER

Dr Jaime T. Tabucanon is a highly experienced geotechnical engineer with more than 30 years of professional experience across civil, mining, infrastructure, offshore and onshore oil & gas projects in Australia and internationally.

He holds a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Sydney and has extensive experience in the investigation, analysis and design of complex ground, foundation and infrastructure systems.

His areas of expertise include:

• site investigation and ground characterisation;

• shallow and deep foundations for multi-storey buildings, bridges and tanks;

• deep excavations, tunnelling and railway infrastructure;

• LNG platforms, subsea structures and onshore plant foundations;

• ports, jetties, wharves and berthing structures;

• pipelines and associated infrastructure;

• soil and rock slope stability;

• retaining structures, reinforced-earth walls, soil nails and ground anchors;

• dams, levees, seawalls and reinforced embankments;

• ground improvement;

• seismic ground-response and liquefaction assessment; and

• advanced numerical analysis and finite-element modelling.

Professional Affiliations & Registrations

• Member, Engineers Australia (MIEAust)

• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng – Civil)

• Registered Professional Engineer (NER – Civil)

• Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ – Civil)

• Member, Australian Geomechanics Society

• Registered APEC Engineer – Civil

• Registered International Professional Engineer – Civil

• Registered Mining Engineer

Across his career, Jaime has contributed to major commercial developments, high-rise buildings, rail and transport infrastructure, bridges, ports, mining developments and LNG projects throughout Western Australia and overseas.

As Director of LINAUST Developments Group, Jaime leads the group’s geotechnical engineering capability, providing specialist technical input into ground conditions, foundations, earthworks and project risk from the earliest stages of development through construction.

Brian Lloyd

Partner – Construction Operations Manager
Construction Operations | HSE | Risk Management

Brian Lloyd brings extensive experience across construction operations, occupational health and safety, risk management and project delivery within mining, industrial and commercial construction environments.

He holds a Master of Occupational Health & Safety and combines strong technical knowledge of HSE systems with practical, on-site construction experience.

Throughout his career, Brian has worked on projects associated with major organisations including Rio Tinto, FMG, BHP, Fluor and WorleyParsons, giving him experience in demanding project environments with complex operational, safety and compliance requirements.

His areas of expertise include:

• construction operations and site management;

• health, safety and environmental management;

• safety management systems;

• project and operational risk management;

• incident investigation;

• emergency response planning;

• injury management;

• contractor and workforce safety;

• training and competency; and

• construction safety leadership.

Brian has also worked with Indigenous construction organisations and continues to support capability development within this sector.

In addition to his construction and HSE experience, Brian brings practical business-management experience and an understanding of the operational requirements involved in managing both small and large project teams.

At LINAUST Developments Group, Brian supports the integration of construction operations, safety, risk management and project delivery, helping ensure projects are managed safely, practically and professionally.

OUR STORY

LINAUST Developments Group has its foundations in Linker Australia Pty Ltd, established by Australian engineers with extensive professional experience in engineering, construction and project management across Australia and internationally.

With professional and educational backgrounds spanning both overseas and Australia, including postgraduate studies at the Curtin University in Western Australia and University of Sydney, the leadership team brings together extensive technical knowledge and practical project-delivery experience.

Their careers have covered a diverse range of projects including commercial and residential buildings, civil and mining infrastructure, railways, roads, ports and marine works, LNG and industrial facilities, hospitals, stadiums and major infrastructure developments.

Today, LINAUST builds on that experience through an integrated approach combining structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, construction, procurement, value engineering and project delivery.

LINAUST CAPABILITY

LINAUST Developments Group provides integrated engineering, construction, procurement and project-delivery services across a broad range of residential, commercial, mixed-use, regional and infrastructure projects.

Our core capabilities include:

• Structural Engineering

• Geotechnical Engineering

• Construction & Construction Management

• Project Management

• Procurement & Supply-Chain Coordination

• Value Engineering

• Design & Consultant Coordination

Our leadership team is supported by an established network of specialist consultants, architects, engineers, contractors and trades, enabling LINAUST to assemble the appropriate team according to the size, scope and complexity of each project.

By bringing engineering and construction together, we focus on practical design, buildability, cost efficiency, risk management and coordinated project delivery.

Our objective is to deliver quality, value and commercially responsible outcomes for our clients and project stakeholders.

OUR APPROACH

At LINAUST Developments Group, we work closely with clients and project consultants to develop practical and innovative solutions to engineering and construction challenges.

Our commitment is to add value at every stage of a project by combining technical knowledge, practical construction experience and collaborative problem-solving.

We believe the best project outcomes come from looking at the whole project — engineering, construction methodology, procurement, cost, programme and risk — rather than treating individual disciplines in isolation.

This integrated approach helps identify issues early, improve buildability, coordinate procurement and support better commercial and construction outcomes.

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS & AFFILIATIONS

LINAUST Developments Group is led and supported by experienced professionals who maintain relevant industry memberships, registrations and professional credentials across engineering, building and construction.

Building Registration

WA Registered Building Contractor – BC 103588

Professional Memberships & Registrations

Our leadership team’s professional affiliations and registrations include:

• Member, Engineers Australia (MIEAust)

• Member, Australian Institute of Building (MAIB)

• Registered Builder – Western Australia

• Building Engineer Practitioner (CP)

• Chartered Building Professional (CBldgP)

• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng – Civil)

• National Engineering Register (NER – Civil)

• Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ – Civil)

• Member, Australian Geomechanics Society

• APEC Engineer – Civil

• International Professional Engineer – Civil

Our professionals maintain their technical capability through continuing professional development, industry participation and ongoing professional practice.