Dennis brings over 25 years of post-graduate experience in the mining and civil sectors across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Africa, and Fiji. He is a Member of the Institution of Engineers Australia (MIEAust), a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), and a Registered Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ).

Most of Dennis’s expertise lies in civil and mine infrastructure, railway and construction supervision. He has comprehensive experience in all project phases, including early optimization, geological mapping, site investigations, analysis and design, implementation of solutions, and construction support.

Dennis' core skills include:

Undertaking and managing geotechnical assessments safely, within budget and to schedule
Developing robust and practical solutions based on root-cause analysis
Experienced working within diverse client teams to enable effective geotechnical input on projects
Early phase input to define geotechnical opportunities and constraints, leading to high value for the project
Introduction of innovative ideas and technologies
Development and optimisation of earthworks specifications for construction activities
Liaising directly with clients and other stakeholders to provide timely and appropriate geotechnical solutions
Interpretive and factual report writing and review of others’ reporting

Paul Wrigley

Lead Engineering Geologist

MEngSci, BSc

Paul is a determined and responsible Engineering Geologist who carries out all tasks with a rigid work ethic to achieve what is expected of the client. At all times has a strong focus on safety, while implementing adaptability and initiative. Over 17 years experience in the civil engineering industry, developing skills and attributes such as:

Over 15 years of construction experience including supervision of small to large scale pavement, bridge, rail, remedial and earthwork construction projects. Has provided office and site based technical guidance to contractual/commercial and engineering issues, and oversight towards quality control/auditing
Participation in lead roles for specialised engineering projects including environmental contamination, rehabilitation/site closure, hazardous materials and electrical/communication infrastructure
Developing site investigation programs, carrying out geotechnical assessment and modelling such as cut slope analysis, cut to fill earthworks, drainage, foundation design and settlement analysis
Drafting and review of factual and interpretative reporting
Project management and liaison to clients and stakeholders at management and executive levels in private and government civil engineering sectors
Cost estimating and contract management
Training graduates and contractors in geotechnical investigation and assessment techniques, and procedures for civil engineering projects
Effective team work with civil engineering and multidisciplinary groups, proven by positive feedback from the client
Certified in industry accredited health, safety and supervision courses

Andrew Schisas

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

BEng

Andrew is a Geotechnical Engineer with 8 years' experience. He delivers high-quality geotechnical solutions using his knowledge gained from a diverse range of projects and investigations. He has a strong background in geotechnical site investigations, foundation design, pile design and construction, retaining wall design, and slope stability assessments. He has worked on numerous projects in Australia and Papua New Guinea, involving complex and varied geological settings and challenging site conditions.

He has a proven ability to liaise effectively with multiple stakeholders, manage and mentor junior staff, perform onshore and offshore geotechnical and geophysical analyses, and provide practical and cost-effective recommendations.

He is passionate about geotechnical engineering and enjoys solving problems and finding innovative solutions for his clients.

Andrew's core skills include:

Design, supervise and manage geotechnical investigations for a wide range of projects including roads, bridges, hospitals, wharfs, sea channels, road and tunnels, pipelines and associated infrastructure
Construction advice for earthworks, pavements and foundation and ground improvement works
Piling supervision, slope excavation/construction and stabilisation inspections and sign-off
Geotechnical design and analysis of foundations, pavements, ground improvement and excavations
Test pit and core logging, rock joint mapping and rock mass classification
Borrow pit identification and assessment
Landslide hazard risk assessments and susceptibility analysis and mapping
Landslide investigation/interpretation of roadways due to failed engineered slopes and natural terrain landslides

Third Party Technical Personnel

We can meet your project resourcing needs by providing additional third party personal such as:

Field technicians
Civil and structural engineering
CAD services
GIS analysis
Off-site laboratory testing

Our People

Dennis' core skills include:

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He has a proven ability to liaise effectively with multiple stakeholders, manage and mentor junior staff, perform onshore and offshore geotechnical and geophysical analyses, and provide practical and cost-effective recommendations.

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He is passionate about geotechnical engineering and enjoys solving problems and finding innovative solutions for his clients.

Andrew's core skills include: