RLB’s New Queensland MD Revealed

Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) has announced the appointment of Matt Long as its new managing director in Queensland.

A respected property professional, Long is only the fourth person in the role and succeeds David Stewart, who has been managing director since 2014.

Long brings extensive experience in quantity surveying services across hospitality including integrated resorts, commercial, retail, residential and mixed-use projects.

Long has spent the majority of his 20-year career with RLB in Queensland, the past eight years as director. A certified quantity surveyor and an associate of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Matt holds a Bachelor Applied Science in Quantity Surveying from the Queensland University of Technology.

During the course of two decades, Long has provided feasibility advice, cost planning and estimating, value engineering and post-contract cost management on some of Queensland’s most iconic projects such as Queens Wharf, Treasury Casino, Howard Smith Wharf, and first quarter.

Retiring managing director David Stewart said he was pleased to pass the baton to such capable hands.

“Matt’s commitment to the highest standards of governance, performance and client management is well known, as is his passion for mentoring staff towards successful project outcomes,” Stewart said.

“I am confident Matt will continue the work of guiding our great firm towards an exciting future and I am very proud to be handing over the reins to such a distinguished property professional.”

Long acknowledges Stewart's service as managing director and said he was looking forward to continuing in his footsteps.

“Under David’s leadership, RLB in Queensland has expanded its expertise in defence, education, infrastructure and research facilities, established its growing programming division, and strengthened its reputation as Australia’s most respected quantity surveying firm,” Long said.

“I, along with the whole RLB community, owe David a debt of gratitude for his commitment, dedication and leadership throughout his term and look forward to celebrating his many achievements closer to his retirement later this year.”

From its humble beginnings in Queensland more than 50 years ago, RLB has forged a reputation as the global market leader through independent advice, fresh perspectives and flawless execution.

“Matt’s experience will be vital as RLB enters the next chapter in its development and the realisation of its vision to shape the future of the built environment, and to create a better tomorrow,” Stewart said.