Team
The force behind our success
We are problem solvers who think outside the box to find a better answer. We take in the big picture and apply a high level of due diligence upfront to deliver watertight solutions, a smooth process and successful outcome.
Josh Webber
Surveyor
Josh Webber
Surveyor
Samantha Swain
Administrative & Financial Coordinator
Samantha Swain
Administrative & Financial Coordinator
Henry Smeaton
Structural Engineer
Henry Smeaton
Structural Engineer
Martie Jooste
Surveyor
Martie Jooste
Surveyor
Michael Perry
Civil Engineer
Michael Perry
Civil Engineer
Nathan McKinnley
GIS Team Leader
Nathan McKinnley
GIS Team Leader
Nathan brings over two decades of experience to the GIS team, having worked with various government organizations in both New Zealand and California and spent several years as a Geospatial consultant in New Zealand. His passion for the field began with an interest in cartography and has evolved to include a deep understanding of modern geospatial technologies.
In his role, Nathan leverages technical products while exploring new business opportunities to add value through efficient processes. With adaptability as a key skill, Nathan envisions a future where data integration and accessibility drive the industry forward, while keeping Eliot Sinclair up to date with technological advancements.
Leo Whitcombe
Survey Technician
Leo Whitcombe
Survey Technician
Ben Scott
Surveyor
Ben Scott
Surveyor
Lin Xu
Landscape Architect & Urban Designer
Lin Xu
Landscape Architect & Urban Designer
With over a decade of experience as a Landscape Architect in China and a Masters in Urban Design from the University of Auckland, Lin sees the bigger picture, creating spaces where people not only live but thrive.
Lin’s focus is on enhancing the connections between nature and urban spaces. With a focus on master planning and landscape design for public and private sites, she believes in adding value through design. Her strengths lie in residential projects featuring natural reserves, creating a relationship between people and nature.
Glen Tomsett
Project Administrator
Glen Tomsett
Project Administrator
Francine Evans
Project Administrator
Francine Evans
Project Administrator
Isabelle Harding
Resource Management Planner
Isabelle Harding
Resource Management Planner
Nic Brooker
Civil Engineer
Nic Brooker
Civil Engineer
Emily Lawrence
Resource Management Planner
Emily Lawrence
Resource Management Planner
A passion for connecting people, places, and possibilities drives Emily’ work as a planner. With years of experience inside local government and now on the consultancy side, she thrives on acting as the “translator” between clients, councils, and other stakeholders. Her goal is to help visions take shape while balancing practical requirements and environmental outcomes.
Based in Nelson, she is focused on supporting the region’s growth and strengthening community relationships including with local councils. Creativity, problem-solving, integrity, and environmental stewardship guide her approach. Away from her desk, Emily can be found hiking, biking, or kayaking, often drawing fresh ideas from the landscapes she explores. For her, planning is more than a career, it is a way to help create places where people can truly thrive.
Sophie Stuart
CAD Draftsperson
Sophie Stuart
CAD Draftsperson
Peter Wilson
Resource Management Planner
Peter Wilson
Resource Management Planner
Peter brings 20 years of planning experience to Eliot Sinclair, with a career spanning NGOs, central and local government, and private consultancy. His expertise covers everything from complex Environment Court cases to securing a 30-year residential land supply in the Waimakariri District.
At Eliot Sinclair, Peter splits his time between guiding clients through planning challenges and identifying future land development opportunities. He’s passionate about ethical, solutions-focused planning and tailoring his approach to suit each client’s needs. Beyond work, Peter enjoys tramping, skiing and biking with his family, and brings fresh thinking to projects through his interest in software development.