Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Civil Engineering Solutions
Friends Civil Engineering is a team of dedicated and passionate expert engineers committed to building strong partnerships with clients. We believe our role in the community is as important as the infrastructure we design, ensuring every project is handled with care and precision. With years of experience and deep expertise, our team delivers exceptional results through a commitment to excellence and lasting client relationships.Our values of transparency, integrity, and sustainability guide every decision, ensuring safety, quality, and environmental responsibility. We pride ourselves on in-house expertise, avoiding offshore outsourcing, and maintaining a client-centric approach that prioritizes trust and collaboration. Our mission is to provide expert service, taking pride in every project from start to finish, no matter its scale.
Services
Development Applications
Civil Detailed Design
Construction Services
Due Diligence
Stormwater Management
Flood Assessment
Infrastructure Design
Highlights and features
- We prioritize long-term partnerships over transactional relationships.
- All work is prepared in-house with no offshore outsourcing.
- Our team consists of highly qualified, experienced civil engineers.
- We maintain transparency and integrity in all client interactions.
- We focus on sustainable solutions that minimize environmental impact.
Associations and certifications
- Engineers Australia
- Chartered Members
- Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland
- International Engineering Alliance
- Design and Building Practitioners
Services
Development Applications
We prepare engineering reports addressing council requirements for development applications, covering subdivisions, renovations, and commercial projects. Our expertise ensures compliance with planning overlays and approval processes. We handle projects from single dwellings to large master-planned communities.
Civil Detailed Design
Our team creates detailed civil engineering drawings for construction certificates and operational works. Services include road design, stormwater systems, sewer reticulation, and pavement specifications. We coordinate with project teams to deliver AutoCAD base plans for multi-disciplinary use.
Construction Services
We provide on-site compliance inspections, superintendent services, and certification of as-constructed works. Our team ensures adherence to design specifications and regulatory standards throughout the construction phase, including QA documentation and final certification.
Due Diligence
Our due diligence services assess site opportunities and constraints from a civil perspective. We review infrastructure plans, provide cost opinions, and evaluate stormwater management to support informed acquisition decisions for developers and investors.
Stormwater Management
We design stormwater quality treatment systems using MUSIC software and proprietary products. Services include hydrologic modeling, detention basins, bio-retention systems, and compliance testing for local council requirements.
People
Dr Rodney Ronalds
Founder & Chartered Civil Engineer
With a PhD in Civil Engineering and 20+ years in senior roles, Rodney specializes in hydrology and advanced civil engineering. He is a respected researcher and leader in development and legislative sectors.
Grant Halcrow
Founder & Chartered Civil Engineer
Grant brings expertise in master planning and construction delivery, with experience across international firms. He focuses on practical solutions and client-centric project execution for diverse civil projects.
Trent Mellier
Principal Civil Designer
With 30+ years' experience, Trent specializes in development applications and detailed design. His career spans all Australian states, delivering projects for private and government clients with precision.
Alex Rowlands
Chartered Civil Engineer
Alex focuses on development applications and construction phase delivery. He combines technical expertise with commercial awareness to deliver projects across South East Queensland and Northern NSW efficiently.
Stefan Heyward
Senior Civil Engineer
Stefan has 10 years' experience in urban projects and mechanical systems. His skills include stormwater management, earthworks, and sewer design, with a focus on practical, innovative solutions.
Questions
What civil engineering services do you offer?
We provide development applications, civil detailed design, construction services, due diligence, stormwater management, and flood assessment services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Do you work on large-scale infrastructure projects?
Yes, we handle projects ranging from small subdivisions to large master-planned developments, including industrial, commercial, and public infrastructure.
Are your engineers qualified and accredited?
Our team includes Chartered Civil Engineers registered with Engineers Australia, the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland, and international bodies.
Do you operate outside Queensland?
While based in Queensland and NSW, we welcome projects Australia-wide and internationally, leveraging our team's global experience.
How do you ensure project quality and compliance?
We conduct compliance inspections, provide ongoing engineering support, and deliver certification of as-constructed works to meet regulatory standards.
What areas do you specialize in for townhouse developments?
We specialize in Gold Coast townhouse projects, offering site-specific design solutions that optimize land use and meet local council requirements.
