Sutra Services connects homes, strata, commercial and government properties with qualified tradespeople – clear quotes, compliant workmanship and a single point of contact from first call to close-out.
Qualified, licensed trades Compliant to Australian Standards Reactive & planned work
Council Project Management
Capital works delivered on time, on budget and audit-ready.
Experienced project management and contract administration for local government civil, transport and open space projects – from scoping and procurement through to practical completion and defects close-out.
Chartered Engineer & Project Manager credentials AS 2124 / AS 4000 contract administration
Melbourne’s property maintenance partner
From a leaking tap to a full make-safe after a storm, we coordinate the right tradesperson, keep you informed and make sure the job is done properly. Select any service to see what’s included.
Carpentry & Joinery Services Melbourne
Qualified carpenters delivering durable, compliant and long-lasting work – from door and window repairs to decks, pergolas and custom joinery.
We understand council processes – procurement policy, funding conditions, community expectations and the audit trail that sits behind every dollar. Our services cover the full project lifecycle.
Project Planning & Scoping
Clear scope, budget, program and risk plans aligned with your capital works program and funding conditions.
Procurement & Tendering
RFQ and RFT packages, schedules of rates, clarifications and evaluation support consistent with council procurement policy.
Contract Administration
Superintendent’s Representative services under AS 2124, AS 4000 and council contract forms – claims, variations, extensions of time and notices.
Design & Technical Coordination
Review of drawings and specifications, coordination with designers, utilities and authorities, and road safety audit inputs.
Construction Oversight & Quality
Site inspections, hold points, traffic management, WHS and environmental compliance through to as-constructed records.
Budget & Financial Control
Cost forecasting, progress claim assessment, variation registers and grant reporting you can stand behind.
Stakeholder & Authority Liaison
Coordination with internal teams, residents, state agencies, utilities and service providers to keep approvals and works moving.
Reporting, Handover & Defects
Council and funding-body reporting, practical completion, defects liability tracking, retention release and close-out.
Need short-term capacity?
Backfill, program surges or a specific project – we can step in at any stage.
Practical, accountable delivery by people who have run council programs from the inside.
Senior-level experienceChartered Engineer (CPEng) and Chartered Project Manager credentials, with more than 15 years in Victorian local government infrastructure delivery.
Audit-ready recordsStructured registers, correspondence and approvals that stand up to internal audit and funding-body review.
Multiple projects, one standardExperience managing many concurrent works across contractors, designers and authorities.
Clear, instructional communicationDirect, documented direction to contractors, and concise reporting for your team.
Project types we manage
Typical council infrastructure and open space works:
Pedestrian crossingsRaised intersectionsTraffic calmingShared user pathsFootpaths & pram rampsDrainage & raingardensRoad & pavement renewalLandscape & open space
A structured delivery pathway with clear hold points and documentation at each stage.
Plan
Define scope, budget, program, risks and stakeholders.
Procure
Prepare documents, run the process and support evaluation.
Deliver
Administer the contract, manage quality, safety and cost.
Close out
Practical completion, defects, retention and final reporting.
About Sutra Services
Sutra Services & Consulting Group is a Melbourne-based company combining hands-on property maintenance with professional project management for local government.
Whether it’s a single repair or a multi-project works program, we keep the same standards: qualified people, compliant work, honest communication and records you can rely on.