Structural
Engineering

Jonathan is an innovative and technically excellent Structural Engineer with extensive experience in a variety of structures including high-rise commercial buildings, steel lattice towers, apartment buildings, reinforced concrete commercial buildings and industrial structures. Since graduating in 2010 his career has spanned New Zealand, Australia, Thailand & Hong Kong. He has worked closely with leading experts, both academically and professionally, to successfully deliver a wide variety of interesting and complex projects.

Nathan is a passionate and highly skilled structural engineer who takes pride in delivering exceptional value to every project. Driven by a deep enthusiasm for structures and innovative design, he thrives on solving complex engineering challenges with creative yet practical solutions. As a Director of DHC, Nathan brings strategic leadership, technical excellence, and a commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. He ensures that the firm's design ethos emphasizes advanced technical analysis, strategic decision-making early in the design process, and the consistent achievement of significant cost savings and optimized structural performance. Nathan has extensive experience across a diverse range of sectors including commercial offices, apartment buildings, shopping centres and retail, multi-storey and basement car parks, industrial warehouses and facilities, education, health care, retirement villages, infrastructure, earth retention structures, water tanks, and bridges. With a strong commitment to seismic resilience, buildability, and efficiency, he ensures every structure meets stringent standards and aligns seamlessly with client objectives and real-world practicality. He values open communication and close collaboration, fostering strong relationships with clients, contractors, and design teams. Nathan’s proactive, hands-on approach ensures projects run smoothly, delivering outcomes that exceed expectations and offer lasting value.

With over 15 years of experience in structural engineering, Andrew has had the privilege of working on a diverse range of projects across New Zealand and Australia. After graduating from the University of Canterbury, he gained extensive experience in both countries, particularly through design and build contracts that demanded practical, efficient solutions from concept to completion. Andrew has contributed to the successful delivery of large industrial facilities, multi-storey commercial buildings, terrace housing developments, and high-end residential homes. He’s passionate about creating structures that are not only safe and efficient but also tailored to the unique needs of each client and project.

Poornaka is a Structural Engineer with over a decade of experience delivering buildings and infrastructure projects across New Zealand. He enjoys working closely with architects and developers to shape practical, well-resolved structural solutions that support strong design outcomes. His portfolio includes retaining structures, multi-story buildings, and complex new builds, with a particular focus on balancing structural performance, constructability, and cost. Poornaka takes a thoughtful, collaborative approach to every project, helping ensure a smooth path from early concept through to construction.

Michael is a Chartered Professional Engineer with over a decade of experience. He has a strong work ethic, is goal-orientated and highly motivated. He is always willing to learn and gain experience to develop as a professional. Michael has the ability to visualise, articulate and solve problems in a methodical and practical way. He is experienced in managing people and projects of various sizes, ensuring effective collaboration and communication within the wider design teams and external stakeholders. He understands the dynamics of a team and maintains productive relationships. Michael has delivered numerous successful projects in the retail, industrial and residential space.