About
At EPS our advice is underpinned by more than 100 years of combined expertise. With a presence in Sydney and the Hunter region, we work on projects Australia wide, delivering commercially and environmentally balanced outcomes.
Integrated expertise
Our unique approach fuses environmental planning with economic advisory and complementary disciplines to create robust and well informed solutions. This integration also improves cost efficiency and reduces risk. For example, our bushfire specialists work directly with our environmental planners to design safer communities, and our property economists work with our town planners to ensure project viability.
This achieves a competitive advantage with in-house specialists in every area.
- Town Planning
- Project Management
- Economics
- Legal Compliance
- Land Valuation
- Ecology
- Market Research
- Environmental Management
Our philosophy
Cross-sharing specialist information and problem solving is integral to our company ethos. We form long term partnerships and provide recommendations, viable alternatives and optimal outcomes at every project stage – from inception to beyond completion.
Community presence
Our team members sit on industry panels, contributing expertise and advocating solutions that benefit the wider community. We also undertake extensive pro bono work, providing services and knowledge to local organisations, charities and community groups.
Our Directors
Informed investment and management advice is strengthened with the commercial acumen of our industry specialists and directors.
Dean Carruthers – Principal – Property Advisory
Dean is the Principal of EPS, skilled with Property Advisory. Dean is a Certified Practicing Valuer (AAPI CPV), he holds a Masters of Commerce (Property Investment and Development) and has 13 years professional experience in the Property and Financial Services industries.
With a focus on the delivery of commercial outcomes, Dean delivers a diverse range of commercial, economic and project management services to EPS clients.
Dean has a proven track record in the development project management of both public and private sector development projects across all stages of the project lifecycle.
Steve McCall – Founder – Planning/Environmental
Steve is one of the founders of EPS. Steve is a Certified Practicing Planner and member of the Planning Institute of Australia, with experience in the provision of a large range of services to both the public and private sectors as well as over 20 years project management experience.
Steve is a Director of Riverina Solar and Australian Community Energy (developing large scale renewable energy projects) and an elected member of several committees for environmental and economic development. Steve regularly undertakes advisory roles, both pro bono and fee engagements for environmental planning and renewable energy.
Steve’s areas of expertise include project development and leadership across renewable energy, waste, infrastructure, contamination, and property projects as well as strong community, stakeholder and Government agency consultation.
Jeff Burns – Founder – Property/Law
A Certified Practising Valuer and Environmental Lawyer, Jeff’s professional experience encompasses land economics, commercial contracts, environmental consulting, valuation, property consulting, and real estate and commercial strategy.
Jeff has worked extensively on major projects in an advisory capacity for development and investment oriented clients.
Applying broad ranging technical skills, Jeff works to develop strategies, improve efficiency and implement business and real estate initiatives that deliver sustainable and measurable results.
Alina Tipper – Associate Director – Planning/Environmental
Alina is a Associate Director at EPS skilled in the management, environmental assessment and compliance of local, regional and state significant projects throughout Australia.
During her nine years at EPS, Alina has developed her project management and technical capabilities by working on complex multi-disciplinary renewable energy, ecotourism and infrastructure projects. At the end of 2023, Alina completed the process of becoming a Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP) and Impact Assessment Specialist.