Ben Perry
Senior Civil Engineer
Ben Perry is the managing director and a New Zealand Chartered Professional Engineer practicing in the Civil and Environmental areas. He has attained a Masters of Science degree in Physics, and a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Applied Physics (hons). While able to take on any engineering job, he is passionate about providing our clients the best service and delivering on time and specialises in complex stormwater design, river and flood modelling protection, low-impact subdivision design, and construction management. His general science background and diverse studies offers clients a unique perspective to difficult engineering problems, providing practical and cost-effective design alternatives.
Dan Simmonds
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Dan is a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with more than 15 years’ experience in geotechnical engineering, including pre-purchase assessments, site investigations, slope stability analysis, retaining wall design, deep basement design, foundation design, liquefaction assessments, landslip inspections, construction supervision, subcontractor management and staff management.
He has been involved in geotechnical projects for a range of clients including water resource and road authorities, building contractors, construction groups and other government authorities within Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.
Dan’s site investigation, design and site supervision experience allows him to provide key geotechnical skills to projects and provide practical insight to design development.
Michelle Thorburn
Operations Manager
Michelle holds the position of Office Manager and provides administration support to our team. Michelle has many years experience in the administration field and enjoys the variety and challenges our field of work brings. Michelle is always on hand to liaise with our clients, and to help with any queries.
Lidija Plantev
Intermediate Engineer
Lidija has some 15 years working experience in her native land of Slovenia. She has a BSc in Engineering and has a strong background in CAD, computer modelling and GIS work. Lidija holds the position of Intermediate Engineer and has experience in project management, land development/subdivision design, geotechnical assessments, slope stability, and construction monitoring. Lidija has recently specialised in stormwater design, low impact subdivision design, roads and car-parks, building and resource consent applications.
Callum Smith
Graduate Engineering Technician
Callum has recently moved North to Matauri Bay, from Nelson, where he worked as a builder whilst finishing his Engineering Technician qualification, to take up the position of Graduate Engineering Technician with Vision. He will be undertaking field investigations for various projects, presenting and analysing data and assisting in the design and drawings of engineering projects. Callum is also in the process of completing his Bachelor of Engineering (hons) degree, part time, which he aims to complete by the end of next year.
Lawrence Takae
Graduate Engineering Technician
Lawrence has recently graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering Technology from UNITECH in Civil Engineering. He works closely with our engineers to undertake geotechnical and environmental testings and observations.
James Walmsley
Software Engineer
James joined VISION as a recent Bachelor of Science graduate in Computer Science and Accounting. He now holds a PGDipSci in Computer Science and recently submitted a thesis for his master’s based on the Internet of Things. He has specialised in databases, artificial intelligence, networking, and security. James has experience in software development and software engineering. James provides in-house software and technical solutions that support the work we do.