Phil O’Hara
Sydney
Phil is a Principal Structural and Civil Engineer and respected voice in Northrop and the industry, with over 45 years of experience shaping the built environment.
Since joining Northrop in 1981, Phil has delivered an extraordinary range of projects—from homes and high-security correctional centres to timber roller coasters, each grounded in technical excellence and thoughtful design.
Phil opened Northrop’s Sydney office in 1988, paving the way for its growth into a leading multidisciplinary consultancy, and was elected President of the ACSE in 1996. A passionate advocate for architecturally sensitive design and values-led leadership, Phil’s contribution to the profession was recognised in 2022 with the ACSE Gold Medal, the highest honour awarded by the association.