Meet The Team

Expert Land and Engineering Surveying Team

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With years of experience, we are the leading team of surveyors providing dedicated services to customers throughout Australia and Norfolk Island. The team at MACRO Consulting Surveyors are qualified and well established in the industry. Check out our team below.

Scott Crommentuyn

Scott Crommentuyn – Director/Registered Surveyor

Registered Land Surveyor - NSW, QLD, NZ & Norfolk Island

Certified Engineering Surveyor, ESP-AP
B.Surv (N’castle), MIS (NSW), MIEMS (Aust)

UAV (Drone) Operator, CASA.ReOC.1121

“Go forward until you hit a wall”.

Scott Crommentuyn is a registered Land Surveyor and Certified Engineering Surveyor. He is registered in New South Wales, Queensland, New Zealand and Norfolk Island, South Pacific. He is a member of the Institution of Surveyors (NSW) and the Country Surveyors Association (NSW).


Scott takes pride in all aspects of his work. He is well respected among both past and present work colleagues. Scott continues to adhere to OH&S issues and believes staff safety is paramount. Scott has a current Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) and is a fully qualified UAV (RPAS) Chief Pilot (MR25kg and FW7kg) since 2014.

Chris Abbott

Chris Abbott – Senior Registered Surveyor/Cadastral Consultant

Registered Land Surveyor - NSW

B.Surv (N’castle) with honours, MIS (NSW), MIEMS (Aust)

"The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary."

Chris Abbott commenced his surveying career in 1981 undertaking a Bachelor of Surveying Degree at the University of Newcastle. Over the past 40 years, Chris has worked on many large-scale constructions, detail and cadastral (boundary) projects throughout NSW.


Chris has been for several years, an Examiner on the NSW Board of Surveying and Spatial Information (BOSSI), specialising in cadastral (boundary) surveying. He is an employee of the University of Newcastle School Of Engineering working with and tutoring Surveying and Civil Engineering students.


In 2013, Chris was recognised for his efforts and presented with the 2013 Sir Thomas Ewing Award (North Coast Surveyor of the Year) and the 2013 NSW Professional of the Year.

Markus Guest

Markus Guest – Survey Technician

UAV (drone) Operator, CASA.ReOC.1121

“MACRO family”

Markus Guest is a fully qualified UAV (RPAS) Controller (MR25kg and FW7kg). He is MACRO’s primary Pilot and Survey Technician. Markus has helped pioneer early fixed-wing flights over extremely populated and difficult live Pacific Highway projects since 2015.


He is currently studying towards completing his Degree in Surveying. We are yet to see anyone land a fixed-wing UAV at their boots as well as he does. Under extreme site constraints and pressures, Markus remains cool, calm and dedicated to deliver the data.

Vern Pascoe

Vern Pascoe – Senior Survey Technician

“As soon as you get there, just start measuring”.


Vern Pascoe is a Senior Cadastral/Engineering Surveyor based in the Northern Rivers and North Coast, New South Wales with over 35 years’ experience. Vern has a diploma in Surveying and has worked on numerous projects around the Northern Rivers and beyond.

Rick McElligott

Rick McElligott – Survey Technician

“Yep, no worries”.


Rick McElligott is an experienced Survey Technician based on the North Coast, New South Wales. Rick has a diverse background, operating various large plant, marine superstructure maintenance, environmental science and engineering surveying.

Simon Bailey

Simon Bailey – Senior Draftsman

“I’m on it”.


Simon Bailey is our Senior Draftsman (Permanent Subcontractor). He completed a Diploma in Surveying in 2003 whilst working at Chris Abbott Surveying where he has worked since early 1999. Simon is a competent party leader and draftsman. Of note is his drafting (CAD) ability that has been favourably commented on by leading architects and engineers across Eastern Australia. Simon continues to set new benchmarks in his field by producing outstanding plans.

Lyn Takacs

Lyn Takacs – Company Administration

“Another quote just came in”.


Lyn is an experienced office administrator. She is the face of the company that runs the reception, secretarial and general office keeping. She liaises with staff and clients ensuring the office runs smoothly by coordinating events, client correspondence and management.

Scott Anelzark

Scott Anelzark – Company Accountant

“I’ll be in the office on Thursday”.


Scott is responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, BAS preparation and manages the reporting of financial information for MACRO.


Wilkes Creek - Survey Assistant

"OK, I'll see you there..."


Wilkes is MACRO's Norfolk Island Survey Assistant. His interests are Surveying, fishing, Army Cadet Unit and running.

Want to talk to our expert surveying team? Call 02 6686 8939 to get in touch with them.

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