Ivy Chen

Ivy is an Executive Quantity Surveyor with over 10 years of experience and a trusted cost manager for major commercial fitout projects.

Ivy supports MBM’s New South Wales clients through the delivery of services across the scale of quantity surveying. Ivy is well-versed in the provision of budget establishment, feasibility analysis, detailed cost planning services and post contract management. Additionally, Ivy brings expertise in the management of expert witness services including dispute resolution, negotiation of costs, tribunal and court proceedings, quantum reports, and the financial evaluation of claims.  

Ivy specialises in the management of commercial fitout, hospitality, residential, and education sector developments. She maintains high-quality, long-term commercial relationships through her focus on clients’ unique project requirements. Ivy played a key role in the success of Allianz Australia’s portfolio of workplace fitouts across Australia, she also completed 12 successful office fitout projects for American Multinational Technology Company across Australia and New Zealand, in addition to her work with PwC, ING, Ernst & Young, Google Australia, Chanel and Aware Super.  

Ivy graduated with a Bachelor of Construction Project Management (Honours) from the University of Technology Sydney and an Associate’s Degree in Accounting and Business Management. She commits to ongoing professional development as a member of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS).