Consultants and Engineers - Adelaide Office

Engineering Consultancy in Adelaide

Founded in 1920, Beca Group is an engineering services, project management and consulting firm in Adelaide. With six business locations across Australia and eighteen more around the world, we are one of South Australia's top engineering companies.

At our office in the heart of Adelaide CBD, you'll find an excellence-oriented team of multidisciplinary engineers with deep industry experience across a multitude of sectors, as well as a steadfast commitment to constructive, empowering client relationships and on-time, on-budget project delivery.

Our engineers and consultants are experienced in markets and sectors including buildings, mining, sustainable energy, and defence and national security. We provide end-to-end solutions that encompass engineering, advisory, digital technology and construction management.

Get in touch with Beca's engineering consulting practice in Adelaide to find out how we can help make your everyday better.

Services We Provide

Our team provides structural, civil, electrical and mechanical engineering services among others, supported by project management and advisory capability. We tailor our engineering services to each client’s needs while keeping safety, sustainability, constructability and innovation top of mind.

Structural Engineering

Our Adelaide structural engineers work on residential, commercial and industrial buildings, including specialised structures for defence, healthcare and manufacturing clients. Drawing from decades of nationally-recognised structural engineering expertise, we develop structural design, assessment and strengthening solutions that consider buildability, safety and whole-of-life performance.

Civil Engineering

Our civil engineering team supports site development and infrastructure projects across South Australia. Reach out to our friendly consulting engineers to discuss how we can assist you across areas such as site evaluation, earthworks and grading, stormwater drainage planning, road access and pavements, and foundations and retaining structures.

Electrical Engineering

Beca’s electrical engineers in Adelaide design and review power distribution, lighting and control systems for your buildings and facilities. Modern tools like BIM and 3D modelling let us deliver practical electrical designs that work for all stakeholders. We ensure your asset complies with safety regulations and proactively seek opportunities to improve its energy efficiency.

Mechanical Engineering

We work with clients to understand their processes, work environments and performance requirements, then develop mechanical solutions that support safety and efficiency across all operations. Our mechanical engineering services cover HVAC, process utilities, mechanical handling equipment and the design and configuration of building services and industrial systems.
 

Our Work in South Australia

Some of the incredible projects we're helping make a reality in South Australia by tailoring
advanced design and engineering solutions to solve complex challenges for our clients include:

 

Wood Pellet Plant Feasibility

Beca partnered with Altus Renewables to conduct feasibility studies for their proposed 100% biomass-powered wood pellet plant in Mount Gambier, which once open will be the first of its kind in the world.
   

Manufacturing Facility Design

We are helping Thomas Foods International to develop an advanced food processing facility at Murray Bridge, providing design and procurement services for process, warehouse, utilities and buildings.  
   

Winery Site Upgrade

Our civil designs for upgrading the Wolf Blass Winery Stockton site included fire sprinklers, HVAC ductwork, roof stormwater drainage, lighting, cable trays and overhead fans for a 16,800sqm area.

Awards

 

2024–25 Consult Australia Awards for Excellence

Winner – People First category, recognising our people-first culture and support for our people across Australia and the wider Asia–Pacific region, including our growing Adelaide team.

2024 Beaton Client Choice Awards

Winner – Best Built & Natural Environment Consulting Firm (revenue > $200m), reflecting strong client satisfaction, service quality and trusted relationships across Beca’s advisory and engineering services.

2020 Deloitte Top 200 Awards

Winner – Sustainable Business Leadership Award, acknowledging Beca’s long-term commitment to sustainability, safety and innovation in the engineering industry – values that underpin how we deliver projects in South Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

What kinds of projects do Beca’s Adelaide consulting engineers work on?

Our Adelaide team works on projects across South Australia’s building, industrial, mining and infrastructure sectors. We provide consulting and engineering services for new builds, expansions and upgrades, as well as remedial work and life extension for existing assets. We can come in at any stage of your project but are often involved through the entire life cycle, from early planning and feasibility through to detailed design to construction management to maintenance support.

How do you tailor structural engineering services for Adelaide projects?

We start by understanding the site, the brief and how the structure needs to perform in South Australian conditions, including local wind, soil and seismic requirements. Our structural engineers then develop options that align with the project’s budget, program and construction methods, coordinating closely with architects, services engineers and builders. We use appropriate analysis and modelling tools, but keep the focus on clear documentation, buildable details and contractor-ready designs.

Do you only provide structural engineering, or can you help with other disciplines?

Beca is a global, multidisciplinary engineering consulting practice, so we can connect our Adelaide clients with a wide range of expertise. Alongside structural and civil engineering, we can draw on electrical and mechanical engineering, environmental and ground engineering, architecture and landscape architecture, and services such as condition auditing and forensic engineering. This lets us offer integrated rather than isolated solutions.

What is your approach to client communication?

Effective communication is a critical consideration when choosing an engineering company. Our consultants focus on being responsive, providing clear advice and keeping our clients and stakeholders informed as designs develop or issues arise. We've found that this approach makes the process straightforward and supports smoother approvals, tendering and construction.

What is it like to work with Beca’s Adelaide team on a project?

You can expect a highly collaborative environment. Most of our projects see us work closely with other industry professionals such as architects and builders. We pride ourselves on our adaptability and excel in many different project teams and work environments. Above all, we prioritise safe and efficient project outcomes that drive satisfaction for our clients.