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Aaron Hughes
Aaron is a Structural Engineer who specialises in complex industrial projects and bespoke structures. Since joining Northrop in 2008, he has led teams on large-scale high-bay warehouses, multi-storey industrial buildings, and high-tech freezer facilities and now leads our national Industrial Team.
Aaron’s expertise lies in combining structural efficiency with commercial acumen, understanding his clients’ pain points and delivering fast, pragmatic design solutions. Beyond project work, Aaron is committed to shaping the structural engineering profession. He has chaired the Consult Australia FutureNet Committee, served on the AS4100 Steel Code Committee for Standards Australia and is a board member of the Association of Consulting Structural Engineers (ACSE).
Managing a team of 40 structural staff, Aaron is passionate about leadership, business strategy, and contributing to the broader development process, from feasibility to construction. He excels at collaborating with experts across disciplines and delivering value at every stage of a project.
Key Projects
ASICS Oceania Headquarters, Marsden Park
- Civil
- Structural
- Sustainability
Liverpool Catholic Club
- Civil
- Structural
TJX Australia
- Structural
- Sustainability
Mobis Parts Warehouse
- Structural