I am a Civil / Structural Engineer with a strong background in hands-on experience. Starting off through the New Zealand Certificate (in Engineering) path with a number of years working directly on construction sites has ensured that a practical approach be applied to all aspects of my working career.I have worked for some 25 years in the Engineering Industry and on various civil projects ranging in size from a two lot subdivision through to development of over 250 lot residential estates. On the Structural side projects again have varied from small residential houses to large commercial shopping plaza's buildings / industrial warehouses.Experienced has been gained working with the multinational consultancies, together with regional and local offices. I have managed to extend my skill set through the civil, structural and 'non specialist' geotechncial spectrum of the engineering field.Having this broad range of Engineering Skills provides the ability to view projects from numerous angles in order to provide the most cost effective and practical solution to the issues under consideration.Specialties: Civil, building and low rise structural projects. Subdivisional Development encompasing design, consenting and supervision. General Land Development including stormwater, wastewater and water supply design consenting and problem solving