Alan Margaris has what our clients and his team truly value - deep technical expertise, a long history in the construction industry and a passion for electrical engineering.

Discover how our clients benefit from his experience and read about one of the innovative projects he has led - the NRMA roll out of Australia’s largest EV fast-charging networks across 31 NSW sites. Plus why you might want to get some BBQ tips from him! 

We’re excited to announce the appointment of fourteen new Northrop Associates. Please join us in congratulating Amanda Thomas, Annika Sutherland, Bradley Whiting, Chris Webb, Clachair Venter, Claudia Novati, Gareth Evans, Gavin Saldanha, Laurence Gitzel, Madhulika Joshi, Mitch Ryan, Natalie Ekins Butler, Peter Jameson and Robbie Stevens on reaching this significant milestone.

What is our EV consumer market looking for in charging stations, and what key factors should construction professionals consider for this technology?

An innovative new three-way mentoring program is set to provide support and career development opportunities for young female engineers in regional NSW – and, if successful, could be rolled out nationally.

A familiar part of the Newcastle landscape, Northrop Consulting Engineers is celebrating their 30th anniversary in the region. Established in 1992 by Principal and Northern NSW Business Manager Neil Petherbridge, the Newcastle business has come a long way from a single person office to the well-known thriving business it is today, employing over 130 engineers, designers, draftspeople and business support team members.

There are some exciting things happening in the world of mass timber construction, particularly in Australia! Designs are becoming more complex, sustainability targets are becoming more impressive and timber buildings are getting even bigger, with Sydney and Perth possibly becoming home to the world's tallest hybrid timber skyscrapers.  

Northrop is incredibly proud to be a gold sponsor of Ronald McDonald House, having raised more than $400K over the past 22 years to support the families of sick or injured children. Here's what Ross Bingham, Chief Executive Officer, Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern NSW, kindly said about the longstanding partnership.

Contributing to the local community and beyond is all in a day’s work for Civil and Environmental Engineer, and Bowral Office Manager - Claudia Novati. Hear how Claudia is drawing on the collective ingenuity of the Northrop team, building enduring partnerships and inspiring future generations of women in engineering.

Actions speak louder than words, the adage goes – and when it comes to climate change and the impact that all of us have on our environment, action is certainly where the focus is for Northrop. 

The global pandemic has brought a sharp focus onto the air ventilation requirements of buildings, particularly those that house vulnerable sectors of our society – including the elderly. 

Northrop has launched an annual Women in Northrop (WIN) Leadership Conference, aimed at providing a profound, in person event to invest in meaningful opportunities for women in our industry.  

Northrop Consulting Engineers announces the appointment of Mr Todd Halliday and Mr Mark Sturgess as the new Managing Partners.  

Northrop has been involved in several new and existing school projects integrating sustainability and applying engineering designs for modern learning.

We are proud to offer fully flexible working arrangements to help everyone at the company to work in a way that complements their personal lives and enabling them to realise their full potential.

This month, we received confirmation of being Climate Active certified as a carbon neutral organisation for our 2020-21 financial year!

We’re excited to announce the appointment of four new Northrop Principals (owners); Chris Piper, David Bryceson, Ian Van Eerden and Lachlan McRae.

At Northrop, we are passionate about leading change to create a positive legacy in the built environment. As a signatory to Engineer’s Declare a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency, we are committed to climate action, starting with our own operations and people first.

Northrop has achieved the status of an Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO) by the Asset Standards Authority (ASA) of Transport for NSW (TfNSW).

There's a growing understanding and appreciation of mental health and wellbeing in society today, and thankfully an increasing openness to talking about it, too.  

Northrop’s Melbourne office is embarking on a period of significant growth, with plans to double the size of its team by 2025 – a year that will mark the 10th anniversary of the business arriving in Victoria.

We’re excited to announce eleven new Northrop Associates; Casey O’Sullivan, Chris Buntine, Craig Hinton, Emily Lukasiak, Kane Sinclair, Kiri Hetariki, Shaun Burgess, Shawnee Finlayson, Stuart Johnstone, Tanya Squires and Trudy Myers.

Throw a global pandemic into the mix on week three, and the ‘new job playbook’ goes out of the window.  

Northrop’s new primary carer leave scheme was introduced earlier this year to create an increasingly diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace. 

As a young child raised on the NSW north coast, Northrop's Group Manager, Structural Drafting, Amanda Thomas, was brought up with the firm belief that she could do anything she wanted to do. Certainly, anything a man could do. 

So you have assembled a great sustainable design team with the best intentions, but do they have a deep understanding of the project’s place and its ecological, social and economic context?

Northrop has opened a new office in Bowral in the NSW Southern Highlands, expanding its regional presence further after its launch in Coffs Harbour earlier this year.

A cold start to the day broke to reveal beautiful weather as 136 golfers took part in Northrop’s annual Golf Day, now in its 23rd year. An incredible success, the day raised a whopping $41K which has been donated to Ronald McDonald House. This money will cover the cost of 303 nights of accommodation for families in need.

As part of its continual evolution to create an increasingly diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace that enables people to realise their potential, Northrop has introduced a range of initiatives that it hopes will further increase its appeal as an employer of choice for talented, ambitious professionals within the engineering consulting industry.

Good design is about striking a balance between cost and performance, whilst ensuring compliance standards are met. Successfully achieving this relies on having clearly defined goals and access to the right tools and expertise. 

Amendments to the Retirement Villages Act 1999 mean that all NSW retirement living facilities are required to have an asset management plan in place, and available to current and prospective residents, by 1 September 2021.

At Northrop, our ethos is about helping to realise potential. Often, that’s focused on the projects we work on, but it applies equally to our people too – both inside and outside of engineering. Mechanical Engineer Roberta Brosco has been in the industry for almost a decade and has been a key part of Northrop for the past five years.

Northrop has partnered with the Property Council of Australia to sponsor its Victorian Mentoring Program, in a move that both underlines its commitment to the property sector as a whole, as well as a strong belief in the power of mentoring.

One of the key considerations of any new project are the acoustics. They can have a major impact on a number of factors, including human health and wellbeing, performance, communication and privacy. Recently, Northrop completed two healthcare projects that, while similar in some respects, had some very different acoustic challenges – the solutions to which, of course, needed to comply with NSW Health Engineering Services Guidelines. 

Since 2019, Northrop’s Remedial & Diagnostic team has grown significantly. The founding member of the team, Leo Meng, who is now the Team Leader, attributes the growth to Northrop’s dedication to – and growing reputation for – identifying and addressing the root cause of an issue rather than just treating the symptoms.

For Surekha Parajuli, the opportunity to progress her career in engineering was a major drawcard when she joined Northrop. Seven years on and now a Principal (owner), Surekha continues to deliver successful projects, build high performing and stable teams, and is inspiring the next generation that follow.

Unveiled in October, the new Green Star Buildings tool from the Green Building Council is a game changer, ushering in a new era of buildings that contribute positively to people and planet. Coupled with a compelling sustainability brief, it will deliver truly transformational project outcomes.

We’re excited to announce the appointment of four new Northrop Principals (owners); Graham Coles, Jonathan Low, Robert Boland and Surekha Parajuli. These appointments recognise their contribution and influence as leaders within Northrop and the industry, their passionate commitment to the success of our business, and the value they provide to our clients.

Unlike other property markets in the construction industry, the industrial sector remains well placed to ride out the uncertainty caused by COVID-19. Northrop’s Brisbane office has seen the completion of several large-scale industrial projects over the last six months, with more in the pipeline.

Northrop has introduced a new 3D scanning and BIM integration solution into its technology stack. The new addition will enable the Northrop team to capture high-resolution 3D data of existing sites during a one-off site visit, offering more effective and higher quality outcomes.

Beiersdorf, the brand owners of NIVEA and Elastoplast, recently achieved the coveted WELL Certification from the International WELL Building Institute, for the refurbishment of their Head Office in a 30-year-old building in North Ryde. Northrop’s Pratik Shah assisted with the project as a WELL Accredited Professional.

It’s with great sadness that we share that our founder and very good friend, Murray Northrop passed away this past Friday, surrounded by family. An inspirational business leader, highly skilled engineer and cherished husband and father, our hearts go out to Diane, Justin and Elissa Northrop as we commemorate this extraordinary man.

As part of Northrop’s commitment made with Engineers Declare recognising a climate and biodiversity emergency, we’re excited to be embarking on an internal Climate Emergency Training Series. Chris Buntine, Northrop’s Sustainability Lead, talks us through why this training is critical to embed climate leadership in our work.