About


We provide a broad spectrum of engineering and scientific solutions globally, with a particular emphasis on the Australian market. We serve industry, defence, policymakers, regulators, public sector organisations, and private organisations, providing customised solutions that cater to their specific needs and challenges. Our principal engineers and team of experts combine their vast knowledge and experience to deliver innovative and efficient solutions to our clients in Australia and worldwide.

Our Team

Director | Principal Structural Engineer | Principal Engineering Auditor
Adjunct Associate Professor at Sydney University

With a career spanning over 23 years locally and internationally, rooted in structural engineering and shaped by passion and precision, Ayman has established trust as an expert structural engineer in complex structure designs and tall buildings, as well as a results-driven expert witness and dispute resolution practitioner in high-stakes construction litigations, contributing to the delivery of many landmark projects in Australia and overseas.

Ayman was named the Engineering Expert Witness of the Year 2025 across the Commonwealth and the USA by the renowned UK legal award magazine, Lawyers Monthly.

Advisory | Dispute Resolution Practitioner | Structural Design Verifier

With a career spanning over 40 years in Australia and the USA, with a focus on structural engineering, development and design management, and engineering litigations, Sameh has become a leading figure in the NSW and QLD construction industry, leading the delivery of many major projects from planning to completion.

Infrastructure Lead | Structural Design Verifier

With a career spanning over 40 years running local and international engineering and management consultancy firms — including Meinhardt, Lendlease Design Group, Bonacci Winward, Ultrafloor, Van Der Meer, and Thinc Projects — Peter embraces emerging technologies and fosters excellence in delivering infrastructure mega projects in Australia and overseas. Peter specialises in underground structures and geotechnical engineering.

Advisory | Structural Design Verifier

With a career spanning over 40 years running local and international engineering consultancy firms — including Meinhardt, Bonacci Winward, and BW Gulf — Saleh has led the Middle East operations for Meinhardt and Bonacci Winward for over two decades. Saleh is a specialist in post-tension engineering and large-project delivery management.

Associate Director, Project Management & Research
Adjunct Associate Professor at Sydney University

With a career spanning over 28 years locally and internationally, Michel was a C-suite executive for many project management consultancy firms across Australia, Japan, North Africa, and the Middle East, with experience in a wide range of industries including construction, IT systems, defence, asset management, engineering consultancy, and renewable energy.

Values

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Careers

ALJ attract and retain talented and passionate engineers who make changes, push boundaries, and have the determination to explore excellence in their ideas. We accept candidates with a proven technical background, strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities. Our work environment includes flexible working hours and work from home arrangements to integrate work and life.

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ALJ is proud to announce the partnership with GIRA Group, a First Nations owned and operated lead contractor, specialising in creating and delivering construction and infrastructure projects. GIRA, means ‘to lead’ in the Guthang language of the Dhungutti nation. ALJ and GIRA share a vision to lead First Nations self-determination through the promotion of economic participation and development, increasing Indigenous procurement spend and supply chain capability. By leveraging our collective experience, we will create mutually beneficial relationships between government, corporate Australia, and First Nations communities, delivering education, skills training, and career advancement opportunities. ALJ aim to positively contribute to the cultural and social revitalisation of First Nations communities, supporting a more equitable and inclusive Australian society.

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Qualifications

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