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Paris/Sydney, October 31, 2025 – SYSTRA, the global engineering and consultancy leader in public transport and mobility solutions, announces the acquisition of BG&E. BG&E is a multi-disciplinary engineering company founded in Australia, renowned for its expertise in transport infrastructure and complex buildings. The company employs more than 800 people and has offices in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom. This strategic transaction marks a significant step in the development of SYSTRA in Australia and New Zealand and launches a new international offering dedicated to complex buildings.
Together, SYSTRA and BG&E will have more than 1,000 employees in Australia and New Zealand, further strengthening their position in one of the world’s most dynamic infrastructure markets. With a comprehensive portfolio of multi-disciplinary engineering services covering the entire project lifecycle, SYSTRA and BG&E will be able to deliver high-quality, sustainable technical solutions to their clients, who will benefit from the best international practice and the continued backing of a global engineering leader. Furthermore, BG&E’s presence in the United Kingdom, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates will enable SYSTRA Group to strengthen and expand its offering in these countries.
Beyond its geographical footprint, this transaction gives SYSTRA the opportunity to build a global offering in the field of complex buildings. Initially recognised for its design work on transport-related structures (stations, depots, maintenance centres), SYSTRA, thanks to the integration of BG&E’s expertise, now expands its scope to all types of complex buildings. This newly combined network will bring together more than 700 specialists, able to operate anywhere in the world.
Jean-Charles Vollery, CEO of SYSTRA, said:
“We are delighted to welcome the talented BG&E teams to SYSTRA. Together, we have a unique lever to support the transformation of infrastructure in Australia, New Zealand, and beyond. This partnership reflects our growth ambitions and our aim to be the signature team for engineering in the transport and complex buildings sectors worldwide.”
Frank Cerra, Managing Director of BG&E, commented:
“Over the past 55 years of our operations, we have been involved in some of the largest infrastructure and buildings projects in Australia and overseas. Therefore, it made perfect sense to team up with a bold, innovative and technically excellent engineering firm like SYSTRA. Joining SYSTRA is the right cultural and strategic fit for BG&E, enabling us to embark on the next stage of our growth journey.”
The acquisition comes at a pivotal moment of growth and transformation in the infrastructure sector and underlines SYSTRA and BG&E’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of their clients and communities.
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About BG&E
BG&E is a civil and structural engineering consultancy, celebrated for our innovative, award-winning designs that prioritise practicality and constructability. We’re united by a common purpose – we believe that truly great engineering takes curiosity, bravery and trust, and is the key to creating extraordinary built environments.
Now part of the SYSTRA Group, we continue our decades-long commitment to delivering high-quality technical expertise to our clients – proud to support the ambitious growth of a sustainable and resilient international company.
By joining forces with SYSTRA, our team of professionals will provide high-quality engineering solutions and technical expertise across a wide range of sectors and disciplines.
About SYSTRA
SYSTRA is one of the world’s leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and mobility solutions. For more than 65 years, the Group has been committed to supporting cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure. By making travel smoother, SYSTRA brings communities together, promotes social integration, and facilitates access to employment, education and leisure.
SYSTRA supports its partners and clients throughout the lifecycle of their projects, from the earliest stage of the design phase, right through to the deployment and maintenance testing. With its 11,000 employees, SYSTRA delivers its services in more than 80 countries worldwide and generates 80% of its revenue internationally.
SYSTRA is a key player in the development of transport infrastructure in Australia, where the Group has been present since 2009. Renowned for its technical expertise and commitment to innovation and sustainability, SYSTRA is involved in major complex infrastructure projects in Australia, such as the Suburban Rail Loop tunnelling packages, Sydney Trains Digital Train Radio System, Sydney to Newcastle High-Speed Rail business case, Sydney Metro and Queensland Train Manufacturing Program in preparation for the upcoming Olympics.
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