Structus

We believe in collaboration. Experience teaches us that the most rewarding design projects succeed for clients when the project team is committed to win-win outcomes, coordination and teamwork. This client-centric approach develops the kind of lasting relationships that successful projects are built on. Director Darren Mitchell is handson throughout the project lifecycle. He’s backed by a consultancy team formed through a focus on skills. Our technical specialists make it their business to develop a deep understanding of both our clients’ industries and their unique drivers.  

Structus has an extensive track record of experience across diverse industry sectors and projects, and in challenging global markets. Our strength lies not only in technical structural and civil engineering, but in understanding multi-discipline engineering services on large and complex projects. A comprehensive suite of capability offers a big picture understanding from design through delivery, and the ability to add considerable value for clients at each step. Clients get what they need, and more – thanks to rigorous project quality assurance processes, together with regular project reviews and verification.

The work we undertake ranges from Healthcare and Education, to Commercial and Residential – with proven design and management skills that ensure service with reliable delivery. Our service capability focuses on the following key areas.

Our investment in systems and intelligent technology ensures that clients enjoy consistently high standards of service. We use a full suite of integrated software including Revit for 3D modelling and documentation, with cutting-edge structural software providing accurate analysis modelling of complex projects.

Structural engineering services:

• Steel, concrete, composites and masonry structure design
• Foundations, basements, retaining structures and superstructure design
• Multi-storey structures 
• Revit 3D modelling as standard 
• Seismic assessments and strengthening 
• Construction monitoring

Civil engineering services:

• Water, stormwater, wastewater and utilities systems
• Street and pavement design
• Earthworks modelling
• Construction monitoring

Specialist services: 

• Post-tensioned concrete design
• Engineered timber design 
• Building Information Modelling (BIM)

We deliver on our promises: 

• Understanding and valuing each client’s business 
• Dynamic, flexible – ready to listen, learn and adapt 
• Directors hands-on throughout duration of project 
• Concise, regular communication and direction in plain English 
• Company culture – a friendly, honest team who are easy to work with 
• Cost-effective – exceptional service at competitive fees 
• Excellence, reliability and integrity in all that we do 
• Insightful thinking, innovative solutions and pragmatic implementation

Excellence

Years of experience have taught us that quality and value are what clients strive for. We promise top quality advice, proactive communication and innovative designs, supported by comprehensive documentation and the best technology.

Partnerships

Our focus is on our clients. We are committed to teamwork, internally and externally, because we know that working together, listening, learning and supporting each other is how we deliver the most successful projects and create a constructive work environment.

Reliability

We’re here to make things easy for our clients. We work with integrity by doing what we say we will do, to maintain our reputation as a dependable member of the team. This drives us to ensure that our clients know they can always count on us.

Vibrancy

We’re expert and professional engineers, but we also work with enthusiasm and positive, can-do energy. We’re never complacent – we’re keen and competitive, preferring to respond quickly to new challenges.

Adaptablility  

The work we do across several industry sectors is as diverse as our clients, and we’re quick to adapt to new opportunities. Our hands-on approach, rounded experience and open minds afford us the opportunity to take on even the most complex of projects.