DrawDown Partners

Meet Matt Cooper, Senior Quantity Surveyor at DrawDown.

Matt began his career 12 years ago preparing Reinstatement Cost Assessments as a surveyor, and has since built a well-rounded career as a Quantity Surveyor across both consultancy and contractor sides of the industry, working in both England and Australia.

As Senior QS at DrawDown, Matt looks after the financial side of construction projects, managing a diverse portfolio of developments valued between $5 million and $40 million, spanning across the residential, industrial, and commercial landscapes. He brings a keen eye for detail, an organised and polished approach to his work, and a talent for communicating the story behind the numbers to his clients and colleagues.

What drives Matt is the sense of adding real value, helping keep a project's financial system running smoothly. He's particularly passionate about seeing numbers translate into something physical and tangible. One of his proudest achievements has been establishing his career in Australia after relocating from England.
Outside the office, Matt trades spreadsheets for two wheels, swapping desk time for mountain adventures.

Good food, great people ❤️
A little Drawdown team lunch together to end the week.

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Mercure Hotel – 488 La Trobe Street, West Melbourne VIC

Practical Completion achieved on 18 February 2026 on this nineteen-level, 195 room hotel development, comprising basement level staff and back of house facilities, ground-level carparking, hotel lobby and café and level 6 restaurant, bar and terrace

Project Manager – Neoscape
Client – Spacious Group
Financier – Bank of Melbourne
Quantity Surveyor - DrawDown Partners

Meet Kevin Liu, Quantity Surveyor at DrawDown Partners.

Starting his career in 2020, Kevin brings several years of industry experience spanning education, healthcare, residential, commercial, and industrial developments. His portfolio includes large-scale tertiary campus precincts and high‑value residential developments, where he supported cost planning, procurement, and project delivery services. He later transitioned into cost management roles focused on commercial and retail capital works programs, taking on project lead responsibilities and overseeing cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting for national rollout initiatives.

At DrawDown, Kevin supports multi-million-dollar residential and commercial developments, preparing cost estimates and verifications, as well as assessing post contract works and producing bank reports. He enjoys being involved early in the development process, building strong relationships with developers, financiers and contractors, and gaining hands-on site experience alongside his technical work. Kevin is particularly passionate about helping project teams understand their budgets, manage cashflow effectively and reduce financial risk to support successful project delivery.

Known for his diligence, attention to detail and approachable nature, Kevin enjoys unpacking complex challenges and contributing to collaborative, well-considered outcomes. Outside of work, he has a strong interest in performing art and contemporary dance, enjoys hiking and surfing, and is always keen to talk cinema, especially anything from A24. Fun fact: Kevin has an identical twin brother, and they were born just seven minutes apart!

Kicking off the festive season early and celebrating the year at the DrawDown team lunch on Friday!

Meet Nicolas Zambrano, Quantity Surveyor at DrawDown Partners.

With a background in construction management and real estate economics, Nicolas brings eight years of industry experience across projects valued at over $200 million. His work spans residential, hotels, student accommodation, build-to-rent, childcare, healthcare, retail, data centres and industrial developments.

Before joining DrawDown, he held roles as Assistant Project Manager, Cost Consultant and Cost Manager, advising on lifecycle costing, tax depreciation, sinking funds and replacement cost valuations.

At DrawDown, Nicolas delivers end-to-end cost management across a mix of residential, warehouse and townhouse projects. He loves being close to the development process and finds it rewarding to help shape the places where people live, work and learn.

Known for his calm approach, strong time management and attention to detail, Nicolas thrives under pressure and enjoys solving problems with a collaborative mindset.

Outside of work, you’ll usually find him exploring Melbourne’s restaurant scene. His long-time favourite? Pastuso, a Peruvian spot in the C*D.

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30B First Street, Black Rock VIC

Construction is now complete and the two architecturally designed townhouses in Black Rock are officially listed for sale. Each home features a 4-bed, 3-bath layout with high-quality materials and refined detailing throughout. A well-delivered coastal development from start to finish.

Client – Novo Developments
Quantity Surveyor - DrawDown Partners

PROJECT UPDATE: Winterset Lodge Estate, 1005 Ballan Road, Manor Lakes VIC

A Masterplanned Community.

Nestled in a scenic and growing corridor, Winterset Lodge Estate is a thoughtfully designed, multi-staged residential development that blends modern living with natural surrounds. As this estate comes to life, our Quantity Surveying team ensures each stage progresses with structured oversight.

From initial budget verification to ongoing drawdown assessments, we ensure funds are released in alignment with certified progress and contractual obligations. Our detailed reporting framework provides transparency across all stages, giving the financier the confidence that the project is being delivered within budget, on time, and in accordance with agreed scope

Developer: Winterset Lodge Pty Ltd
Contractor: Rokon Pty Ltd