URS has appointed Bert Prinsloo to the position of Regional Manager - Western Australia and Singapore.

Bert Prinsloo is a professional engineer with 28 years experience in civil and transport engineering, master planning and has led multi-disciplinary teams. He has extensive management experience in the commercial and relationship aspects of consulting engineering complemented by coaching, project management and team facilitation skills.

Bert joins URS from Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB), where he was WA state manager. He joined PB in Sydney as a principal transport engineer in 1999 and after three years moved to Perth where in 2003 he was appointed state manager. Under his leadership the WA office has grown significantly with focus on mining infrastructure, urban development and water.

Bert Prinsloo says: "I am delighted to be joining URS and to lead the company's future in the WA and regional market place. I look forward to working with a team that has already established an excellent industry profile and respect among clients."

URS Asia Pacific managing director Merv Jones says: "In order to move to the next level in delivering large multi-disciplinary projects for corporate and government companies in the region, URS embarked upon an extensive search to recruit the right person. We are pleased that Bert has decided to join our organisation and be part of the Asia Pacific executive management team". www.urscorp.com