Our Team

We think of our teams as 'one big family'

WE THINK OF OUR TEAM AS ‘ONE BIG FAMILY’

Universal Cranes began as a family crane hire business in 1993. While Universal Cranes has grown to become a national crane hire company, local families still own and operate our branches throughout Queensland and New South Wales. We are proud of all the unique stories that make up the history of our company.

Universal Cranes Team

MARK HAPPER
Ben Smith
Patrick Silver
Matthew Moller

MARK HAPPER

General Manager

Mark Happer returned to Universal Cranes in the General Manager role in 2017 after the completion of Smithbridge Australia contracts. Mark was the Operations Manager of Smithbridge Australia and has been a key member of the Smithbridge Group of companies for over 20 years. Prior to Mark’s appointment as Operations Manager, he successfully grew, the wholly owned subsidiary Universal Cranes Pty Ltd, to one of Australia’s largest privately owned crane hire companies as General Manager.

Mark also brings years of site and project management experience to this role from previous experience on a number of historical Smithbridge projects includ- ing the Otira Viaduct and Route PJK Expressway in New Zealand. Mark further refined his management skills as General Manager of Universal Cranes. Mark was responsible for managing and coordinating over 100 staff, growing the business and establishing additional branches.

Mark was responsible for the overseeing all projects and ensuring the successful delivery of project work. He was also responsible for the coordination of resources and personnel across the company’s projects.

Group Support Team

ALBERT SMITH
OLIVER MARTIN
DASHELLE BAILEY
SHANE YOUNG

ALBERT SMITH

GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR

Albert has over 30 years of experience in the crane and construction industry. As a passionate engineer, entrepreneur and crane enthusiast, Albert led the rapid expansion of Universal Cranes from a small pick and carry hire business to a leading national crane company. Albert’s vision has always been to combine the power of a national crane hire company with the passion and service levels of a family business. He has worked closely with the local shareholders of the Universal Cranes branches in the establishment of their businesses, and continues to provide ongoing mentoring and support. Albert is a dynamic leader and talented engineer who leads his national Universal Cranes team to provide innovative lift engineering and crane hire solutions.

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