Innovative engineering solutions since 1952

Engineering Services Northland

Over 70 years of engineering experience.

At RS Eng, we’re all about ambitious ideas and cost-effective solutions. With our experienced team, we’re not afraid to tackle new challenges and think outside the box.

Whether it’s a residential alteration, a custom bespoke project or a large commercial development, we bring expertise and vision to every project.

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Our Expertise

Diverse, innovative engineering solutions for projects big and small, across Northland.

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We offer civil engineering design services for residential, commercial, industrial, land development, and infrastructure projects.

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Our team handles structural designs for various projects, from house alterations to high-end architecture, seismic assessments, and complex buildings.

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Our team offers thorough site investigations to ensure the success of your project from its inception.

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RS Eng offers coastal engineering services, covering erosion and flooding assessments & protection works.

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Our team addresses land movement causes, implements solutions, and works with insurers for cost-effective measures.

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RS Eng designs stormwater systems tailored to your needs.

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Discover RS Eng's expertise in on-site effluent disposal systems in Northland.

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Featured projects

Delivering Exceptional Results

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Salvation Army Auditorium Building

LOCATION: Aubrey Street, Whangarei

CLIENT: The Salvation Army

2020

Salvation Army Auditorium Building

In 2020, RS Engineering undertook the geotechnical investigation and assessment, civil design, structural design, and construction monitoring for the new Salvation Army Auditorium Building.

Hundertwasser

LOCATION: Town Basin, Whangarei, Whangarei

CLIENT: Whangarei Arts Museum Trust

2021

Hundertwasser

Geotechnical, structural engineering and Construction monitoring for Te Kakano (The Seed) being the trial project for construction techniques for the main Hundertwasser building

Structural engineering and construction monitoring for new Whangarei Art Centre building due for completion Dec 2021

Pataua North Boat Ramp

LOCATION: Pataua North, Whangarei District

CLIENT: Whangarei District Council

2010

Pataua North Boat Ramp

Investigation, design, consenting and construction monitoring of boat ramp, and revetment structures.

Camera Obscura

LOCATION: Whangarei Waterfront

CLIENT: Creative Northland

2020

Camera Obscura

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Structural design and construction monitoring for iconic community project on Whangarei waterfront.

Kaipara Service Centre

LOCATION: Dargaville, Kaipara District

CLIENT: Northland Regional Council

2019

Kaipara Service Centre

Geotechnical investigation and assessment, civil design and construction monitoring for multi-

BasculeBridge Carpark

LOCATION: Port Road, Whangarei

CLIENT: Whangarei District Council

2018

BasculeBridge Carpark

Investigation and design a high profile car park, and public space adjacent to the Te Matau A Pohi bridge.

River Crest Way

LOCATION: Kerikeri Inlet Road, Kerikeri, Far North District

CLIENT: Private

2018

River Crest Way

Geotechnical investigation and assessment to support consenting for a mid-sized residential development, followed by civil design and draughting, project management, and construction monitoring.

Admiral Way

LOCATION: Matapouri Road, Tutukaka, Whangarei

CLIENT: Advance Developments Ltd

2018

Admiral Way

Geotechnical investigation, assessment and construction monitoring of a midsized residential development.

A H Reed Memorial Park

LOCATION: AH Reed Memorial Kauri Park, Whareora Road, Whangarei

CLIENT: Whangarei District Council

2001

A H Reed Memorial Park

Project planning, management, and structural design of an award-winning aerial walkway.

Kotuitui Whitinga Footbridge

LOCATION: Hihiaua Park, Whangarei, Whangarei District

CLIENT: Whangarei District Council

2014

Kotuitui Whitinga Footbridge

Structural design and construction monitoring of iconic award-winning pedestrian footbridge.

McGregors Bay Seawall

LOCATION: McGregors Bay, Taiharuru, Whangarei District

CLIENT: Whangarei District Council

2009

McGregors Bay Seawall

Specific assessment, design and construction monitoring of a rock reverent/seawall to mitigate erosion to residential properties.

New Dwelling Te Rongo Rd

LOCATION: Te Rongo Road, Paua Bay, Whangarei

CLIENT: Private

2016

New Dwelling Te Rongo Rd

New Dwelling Breamtail

LOCATION: Breamtail Farms, Mangawhai, Kaipara District

CLIENT: Private

2018

New Dwelling Breamtail

Structural design and construction monitoring of an architecturally designed residential dwelling at very exposed site.

Kerikeri Heritage Foot Bridge

LOCATION: Adjacent to the Kerikeri Stone Store

CLIENT: Far North District Council

2010

Kerikeri Heritage Foot Bridge

Structural design and construction monitoring of a pedestrian foot bridge over the Waipekakoura River.

Hihiaua

LOCATION: Hihiaua Park, Whangarei, Whangarei District

CLIENT: Whangarei District Council

2006

Hihiaua

Structural design, project management and construction monitoring of an ambitious Wave and Wake Stone and concrete sculpture.

Kaitaia Reservoir

LOCATION: Kaitaia, Far North District

CLIENT: Far North District Council

2008

Kaitaia Reservoir

Structural design and construction monitoring of a new municipal water reservoir, piled and rafted over soft ground.

Opua Marina

LOCATION: Waikare Inlet, Opua, Far North District

CLIENT: Far North Holdings

2013

Opua Marina

Project management, consenting, construction monitoring of a 400 berth marina over two stages, including dredging, reclamation, marina construction, and civil works

Waitangi Museum

LOCATION: Waitangi, Bay of Islands, Far North District

CLIENT: Waitangi National Trust

2011

Waitangi Museum

Geotechnical investigation and assessment, fire safety assessment, structural design, and construction monitoring of a new art gallery. Previous projects also included the Gateway buildings and toilet building.

Sportsville Dargaville Sports Centre

LOCATION: Dargaville, Kaipara District

CLIENT: ARCO Group

Sportsville Dargaville Sports Centre

Structural design and construction monitoring of piles and foundations to new pavilion.

Whangarei Airport

LOCATION: Onerahi, Whangarei

CLIENT: Whangarei District Council

2016

Whangarei Airport

Structural design and construction monitoring of extensions to Whangarei Airport.

Kerikeri WWTP

LOCATION: Shepherd Road, Kerikeri, Far North District

CLIENT: IES

2020

Kerikeri WWTP

Structural Engineering design and construction monitoring for new Municipal Waste Water Treatment plant, being multiple large tank structures and supporting facilities.

NIWA Offices

LOCATION: Ruakaka Beach, Ruakaka, Whangarei District

CLIENT: NIWA

2018

NIWA Offices

Geotechnical investigation and assessment, civil design, structural design, and construction monitoring of a commercial office building for the Northland team.

NIWA Aquaculture Building

LOCATION: Ruakaka Beach, Ruakaka, Whangarei

CLIENT: NIWA

NIWA Aquaculture Building

Assessment of existing and design of a new building to better suit the high corrosive environment of the aquaculture facility.

Hihiaua Building

LOCATION: Hihiaua Park, Whangarei, Whangarei District

CLIENT: Hihiaua Cultural Centre Trust

2018

Hihiaua Building

Geotechnical investigation and assessment, civil design, fire safety, structural design, and construction monitoring of a commercial office building for the Northland team.

NRC

LOCATION: Water Street, Whangarei, Whangarei District

CLIENT: Northland Regional Council

2018

NRC

Detailed seismic assessment of existing building including 3D structural modelling. Structural design of various proposed alterations.

Cameron James

LOCATION: Corner of Cameron and James Street, Whangarei

CLIENT: Private

2021

Cameron James

Detailed seismic assessment of existing building including 3D structural modelling.

IRD

LOCATION: Bank Street, Whangarei, Whangarei District

CLIENT: Private

2020

IRD

Fire safety assessment and detailed seismic assessment of existing building including 3D structural modelling

Private Dwelling Building

LOCATION: Whangarei

CLIENT: Private

2021

Private Dwelling Building

Structural design and construction monitoring of a high end architecturally designed residential dwelling on a very constrained site.

Anzac Memorial

LOCATION: Laurie Hall Park

CLIENT:

Anzac Memorial

Taurikura MBH

LOCATION: Whangarei Heads Road, Taurikura, Whangarei

CLIENT: Private

2022

Taurikura MBH

Geotechnical investigation of high land instability hazard slopes for a new subdivision.

Paratai Cres Slip Remediation

LOCATION: Paratai Crescent, Woodhill, Whangarei

CLIENT: Private

2025

Paratai Cres Slip Remediation

Geotechnical investigation of a landslide near an existing dwelling, including slope stability analysis and concept optioneering of potential solutions. Design of an anchored timber pole retaining wall to stabilise the land supporting the existing dwelling.

Old Municipal Building

LOCATION: 70 Bank Street, Whangarei

CLIENT: Whangarei District Council

2025

Old Municipal Building

Seismic assessment and strengthening design of the iconic 1912 Municipal Building. Following a fire in 2019, a system of structural steel frames was retrofitted to the existing unreinforced masonry walls to improve the building's seismic rating. A new precast panel building houses a lift and stairs for standalone access to the first storey.

View Road Subdivision

LOCATION: 60 View Road, Hikurangi, Whangarei

CLIENT: Private

2026

View Road Subdivision

Geotechnical investigation of high land instability hazard land for a residential subdivision. Civil design and construction monitoring, plus structural design of residential buildings and construction monitoring.

Sands Road Subdivision

LOCATION: Sands Road, Glenbervie, Whangarei

CLIENT: Private

2026

Sands Road Subdivision

Geotechnical investigation and flood modelling for a residential subdivision.

Donald Road Subdivision

LOCATION: Kaitaia

CLIENT: Private

Donald Road Subdivision

Geotechnical, civil and structural design and construction monitoring of a 44-house residential development.

BUPA Totara Parklands

LOCATION: Wairau Drive, Whangarei

CLIENT: BUPA Care Services NZ

2024

BUPA Totara Parklands

RS Eng completed geotechnical and structural design and construction monitoring of the two-storey Community Centre and single-storey Carehome Wing, along with retaining structures to develop the site.

Kaihu Papakainga

LOCATION: 213 Ahikiwi Road, Kaihu, Dargaville

CLIENT: Private

2023

Kaihu Papakainga

Geotechnical and structural design and construction monitoring of earthworks, building foundations and bridges.

Pipe Bridge

LOCATION: Lower Port Road, Port Whangarei

CLIENT: Northport Coolstores

2022

Pipe Bridge

Structural engineering design and drafting of a steel truss bridge to support pipes carrying refrigerant. Works were designed and staged to maintain operation of the plant during installation.

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