Structural, geotechnical and civil design for New Zealand projects — with the documentation, producer statements and on-site support to carry your build from consent through to completion.
A New Zealand engineering practice working on residential builds, subdivisions, retaining walls and small commercial projects across Auckland, Hamilton, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupō and Queenstown.
Every site has a story. Every soil profile has a challenge. Every structure has to stand long after we've signed off — and that responsibility drives everything we do.
We started Magnitude Engineering because we believe small firms can deliver better engineering than the big ones — faster, more personally, and with more genuine care for the outcome.
Our two core disciplines, backed by in-house civil — so your project doesn't get lost between consultants.
From foundations to frames, we design and certify structures across all NZBC compliance pathways — Acceptable Solutions, Verification Methods (B1/VM1) and Alternative Solutions where the project needs first-principles engineering. Every design is peer-reviewed by a second Chartered Engineer and comes with full PS1 sign-off.
Ground investigations, foundation design, retaining walls and slope stabilisation — designed across NZBC pathways including Verification Methods (B1/VM2) and Alternative Solutions where ground conditions need bespoke engineering. Conservative parameter selection to AC CoP Schedule 2E, peer-reviewed and signed off by Chartered Engineers, ready for council consent.
Stormwater design, soakage assessments, pavement and carpark layouts for residential and commercial developments. Practical solutions that get through council first time.
Here's what working with Magnitude looks like compared to a typical larger consultancy.
All reports and designs are reviewed and signed by Chartered Engineers — submitted to council with confidence, processed without back-and-forth.
Most reports are delivered within 5–10 working days. We know your builder is waiting — we don't drag it out.
You get a fixed fee before we start. No hourly billing, no scope creep surprises. What we quote is what you pay.
You deal with the engineer, not a project manager or admin. When you call, the person who designed your job picks up.
"Magnitude Engineering turned our geotech report around in under a week, and council accepted it first time. Straightforward pricing, no surprises — exactly what we needed on a tight programme."
Tell us what you're working on and we'll get back to you within one business day with a fixed-fee quote.