
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.

Nick Harwood
Principal | Geotechnical Engineer

Nick Harwood
Principal | Geotechnical Engineer
Nick has been with Eliot Sinclair since 2015, but his skills have been in great demand for years. He’s an expert in everything that happens underground, whether that be soil, rock, water or the relationships between all three. And especially after the Canterbury earthquakes, his knowledge, understanding and insight have been called upon by everyone from local homeowners to central government.
Someone who’s passionate about finding new ways to solve problems, Nick has done plenty for Christchurch since moving here from the UK. Notable highlights include helping save Redcliffs School and the Governors Bay jetty, and being called on as the first geotechnical engineer to stand as an expert witness in the aftermath of the Canterbury Earthquakes.

Quentin Farrelly
Geotechnical Engineering Technician

Quentin Farrelly
Geotechnical Engineering Technician

Peter Ngenang
Geotechnical Engineer

Peter Ngenang
Geotechnical Engineer

Ryan Orange
Civil & Geotechnical Technologist

Ryan Orange
Civil & Geotechnical Technologist

Matt Boyland
Engineering Geologist

Matt Boyland
Engineering Geologist

Maggie Guo
Geotechnical Engineer

Maggie Guo
Geotechnical Engineer

David Hatton
Geotechnical Engineer

David Hatton
Geotechnical Engineer

Andrei Cotiga
Geotechnical Engineer

Andrei Cotiga
Geotechnical Engineer
As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Andrei specialises in soil mechanics, if it's made from, supports or is supported by dirt he can help. It was Andrei's fascination with the interaction between structures and soil that drew him to Geotechnical engineering. While structures are generally controllable processes, soil is more unpredictable where you never know what you're going to get. The uncertain nature of soil keeps Andrei's work stressful but exciting.
The dynamic work environment at Eliot Sinclair gives Andrei the ability to collaborate with a diverse range of other experts, integrating survey, civil engineering and structural engineering in a cohesive design package to suit our clients.

Luke Crichton
Engineering Geologist

Luke Crichton
Engineering Geologist

Michael Perry
Civil Engineer
