45+

years

70+

professionals

5

offices

NZ

Aotearoa owned

Why Work With Silvester/Clark

Structural engineering is only one part of a project, but when it is done well, everything gets easier. We help teams protect the design intent, control construction risk and solve issues before they become expensive.
Protect the vision

Engineering that supports architectural intent without making it harder to build.

Protect the vision
Control the cost

Practical structural thinking that considers access, staging, materials and build methodology.

Control the cost
Solve early

Options, trade-offs and clear advice before problems reach site.

Solve early
Keep momentum

Responsive people who work with the team, not around it.

Keep momentum

Projects

The proof of our work is in our projects

Wellington Children’s Hospital

Silvester Clark were the seismic restraint engineers for the new Wellington Children’s Hospital, a five-storey base-isolated building.

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Olam Food Ingredients Dairy Factory – Case Study

Silvester Clark were engaged on this Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) project as part of a design and build team alongside GEA New Zealand and First Principles Constructors, delivering structural engineering for a dairy ingredients processing facility in Tokoroa.

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Summerset Ellerslie Retirement Village

Silvester Clark has been involved in a number of Summerset’s projects throughout the country for a number of years.

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Te Kaha, One New Zealand Stadium

Te Kaha, the One New Zealand Stadium, is a nationally significant infrastructure project located in central Christchurch.

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Kāpiti Performing Arts Centre

Te Raukura ki Kāpiti Performing Arts Centre was built in partnership between Kāpiti College and the Kāpiti community.

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Expertise

Structural expertise across sectors

Residential & aged care
Quality, efficiency and regulatory compliance.
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Expertise

Diversity of clients and projects

Commercial, retail & mixed-use
Complex sites, active tenancies and programme constraints.
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Expertise

Covering locations right across the country

Industrial & process facilities
Heavy loads, operational constraints and buildability.
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Expertise

Working with the best architects and consultants in New Zealand

Education & public sector
Value, accountability and stakeholder management.
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Expertise

Structural expertise across sectors

Residential & aged care
Quality, efficiency and regulatory compliance.
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Commercial, retail & mixed-use Thumbnail

Expertise

Diversity of clients and projects

Commercial, retail & mixed-use
Complex sites, active tenancies and programme constraints.
Read More
Industrial & process facilities Thumbnail

Expertise

Covering locations right across the country

Industrial & process facilities
Heavy loads, operational constraints and buildability.
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Education & public sector Thumbnail

Expertise

Working with the best architects and consultants in New Zealand

Education & public sector
Value, accountability and stakeholder management.
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Our People

Leaders in structural and seismic engineering across Aotearoa

Scott Miller

Managing Director / Principal

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Ignatius Black

Wellington Regional Manager / Principal

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Cameron Jack

Manawatū Regional Manager / Principal

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Rick Parker

Auckland Regional Director / Principal

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Waqas Liaqat

Company Technical Lead / Principal

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Rachael Glynn

Finance Manager / Principal

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Bruce Wattie

Independent Director

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Adane Gebreyohaness

Senior Associate

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Nitin Edward

Senior Associate

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Peter Falloon

Senior Associate

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Jay Auman

Senior Associate

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Andrew Carr

Associate

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Rohit Gokhale

Associate

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Jacob Barron

Associate

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Matt Danes

Associate

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Bronwyn Swanson

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Ngā mātāpono - guiding principles

How we work, is who we are.

Hāpai

To uplift / carry / support / advance a Kaupapa
Protect the vision, champion success

Your vision is your success, and we are here to support and champion both.

Urutau

Adaptation / adaptability
Stay open-minded, stay adaptable

We navigate change with clarity and purpose, because there is never only one right answer. 

Kia Mataara

Anticipation / alertness
Anticipate & solve early

We anticipate challenges, and act before they become problems.

Kōtahitanga

Unity / Solidarity / Collective purpose
Work as one
integrated team

We understand that projects work best when we work as one team. 

We're a good fit when...

We’re best suited to projects that cover:
  • Complex buildings with practical delivery constraints
  • Seismic assessment and strengthening programmes
  • Industrial, process and operational environments
  • Projects with live tenants, staged works or tight access
  • Architecturally sensitive projects where buildability matters
  • Teams that value straight conversations and early problem solving
We want to be part of your next project.

Tell us about your ideas and we will provide you with the very best service and documentation that is available to you today.

Structural engineering for your bigger picture