Business Details
10 Years
experience
Expert Civil Engineering Solutions Sydney
RTS Civil Consulting Engineers is a professional civil engineering firm dedicated to delivering high-quality, practical solutions tailored to client needs. With over 17 years of experience across Australia's East Coast, we specialise in stormwater management, flood mitigation, and land development projects. Our expertise spans residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, supported by a proven track record of time-efficient and cost-effective outcomes. As a chartered professional engineering practice, we prioritise technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction. Our team's deep understanding of planning requirements and local conditions ensures projects meet both legislative standards and design objectives.Clients consistently commend our clear communication, prompt service, and ability to navigate complex engineering challenges. Founded in 2016 by Director Rhys Mikhail, our firm builds on decades of industry experience gained in Sydney, Northern NSW, and Southeast QLD. We serve architects, developers, builders, and property owners, offering tailored solutions that add value to every project. Our commitment to quality is reflected in repeat business and referrals from satisfied clients across diverse development types.
Services
Stormwater Management
Flood Mitigation
Civil Design
Land Subdivisions
Retaining Structures
Hydraulic Modelling
Development Approvals
Drainage Solutions
Site Assessments
Construction Certification
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer 17+ years of civil engineering experience across Australia's East Coast.
- Our team includes chartered professional engineers with national registration.
- We specialise in practical solutions meeting regulatory requirements and design objectives.
- Proven track record delivering cost-effective approvals for complex developments.
- Clients value our clear communication and timely project delivery.
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Engineers Australia
- Engineers Australia
- Queensland Board of Professional Engineers
- NSW Fair Trading
What people say
Great to deal with
Fast turnaround
Highly recommend
Competitive cost
Prompt replies
Services
Stormwater Management
Comprehensive stormwater management plans ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Our solutions integrate water-sensitive urban design and detention systems to mitigate flooding risks. Services include hydraulic modelling, OSD assessments, and sustainable drainage implementation for residential and commercial developments.
Flood Mitigation
Specialised flood risk assessments and mitigation strategies using advanced 1D/2D modelling tools. We provide flood certificates, evacuation plans, and control measures tailored to site-specific conditions. Our expertise covers residential, industrial, and large-scale infrastructure projects across coastal and urban environments.
Civil Design
End-to-end civil engineering design for land subdivisions, access layouts, and infrastructure projects. Services include driveway design, earthworks planning, and retaining structure specifications using industry-leading software to ensure constructability and regulatory compliance for developments of all scales.
Development Approvals
Technical support for development application processes including flood studies, drainage assessments, and compliance documentation. We streamline approvals through detailed reporting and negotiation with regulatory authorities, ensuring projects meet planning requirements efficiently.
Hydraulic Modelling
Advanced hydraulic and hydrologic modelling using DRAINS, MUSIC, TUFLOW, and HEC-RAS software. Our analysis supports stormwater system design, floodplain mapping, and infrastructure planning to optimise water management outcomes for urban and rural developments.
People
Rhys Mikhail
Director
Chartered professional engineer with 17+ years' experience in land development across Australia's East Coast. Registered expert for NSW Fair Trading and Queensland RPEQ. Specialises in stormwater solutions and regulatory compliance for residential and commercial projects.
Questions
What civil engineering services do you offer?
We specialise in stormwater management, flood mitigation, land subdivisions, development approvals, and hydraulic modelling for residential and commercial projects.
Which areas do you service?
We operate across Sydney, Northern NSW, Southeast QLD, and regional centres including Sunshine Coast, Port Macquarie, and Wollongong.
How experienced is your team?
Our director has 17+ years' experience as a chartered engineer with registrations across multiple states and technical expertise in complex development projects.
Can you assist with council approvals?
Yes, we provide technical documentation, flood studies, and drainage assessments to streamline development application processes and meet regulatory requirements.
What software do you use?
We utilise industry-standard tools including DRAINS, MUSIC, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, 12d Model, and AutoPATH Pro for precise hydraulic and civil design analysis.
Reviews (5)
Tori Mitchell
Jul 26, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Great to work with from start to finish. Highly recommend
Great to work with from start to finish. Highly recommend
B. Fisher
Jul 23, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Extremely helpful, excellent knowledge and very well priced. Highly recommend.
Extremely helpful, excellent knowledge and very well priced. Highly recommend.
Lucas Laxale
Jul 17, 2021
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We've used RTS civil since 2016. They are one of our most trusted consultants and partners, they find commercially viable solutions to all development projects. They are enjoyable to work with, and their designs combine function, compliance and longevity with keeping economics in mind. I have no hesitation to recommend RTS Civil and the whole team!
Michael Nicholls
Jul 08, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Rhys is an expert in the engineering field. His advice and work on our project was invaluable. His capacity to think outside the box saved us money and provided us with a much better outcome. I highly recommend RTS.
Rhys is an expert in the engineering field. His advice and work on our project was invaluable. His capacity to think outside the box saved us money and provided us with a much better outcome. I highly recommend RTS.
Michael Bradbery
Jun 26, 2018
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I engaged RTS Civil for a small hydraulic flow study for a local council development condition. I could not have been happier with the job start to finish. My main contact, Rhys Mikhail, was responsive with quotes, questions that I had, advice, and referrals. Their charge rates are reasonable, and, in the end I was very happy with the result. It was the best I could have hoped for.
