Sydney Engineering Consultants

Say hi to Beca in Sydney

Founded in 1920, Beca Group is an engineering consultancy with six locations across Australia and eighteen more around the world. With experience across a wide range of industries and professions, our multidisciplinary team of Sydney engineers, project managers, and building design experts can help you make everyday better.

As an Australian-based engineering, architecture and environmental consulting firm, Beca has a significant presence in Sydney and across New South Wales. Our consulting engineers work on buildings, infrastructure and specialised projects of varying size and complexity, bringing structural, civil, mechanical and electrical engineering expertise together with strong project management processes so your goals, timelines and budgets stay aligned.
 

Our Engineering Expertise in Sydney NSW

Buildings

Public, residential, commercial and industrial – we know the planning, design and construction of buildings inside and out. Drawing on a strong combined background of skyscraper, facility and house experience, our team’s expertise runs both wide and deep. 

Talk to us for friendly, expert advice on everything to do with site selection and surveying, feasibility studies, zoning and land‑use assessments, design development and cost estimating, procurement strategy, pre‑construction planning approvals, inspection reports, commissioning and handover, and expert witness services.

We also offer comprehensive building services from MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) and efficient heating and cooling, to stormwater drainage, fire safety, smart security systems, and more.

Transport

The ability to get from Point A to Point B and beyond is the lifeblood of economies and communities, and we’ve helped keep it flowing smoothly through our work on some of the most ambitious transport infrastructure projects in Sydney and across NSW and Australia.

Over our base strengths of civil engineering and structural engineering, our consultants layer specialist expertise in land routes like roads, rail, and bridges, as well as airports and waterways. We work closely with your stakeholders to ensure all cost, timing, efficiency and environmental goals of your project are met.

Whatever your next transport project, the need for effective traffic engineering remains a reliable constant. We understand how people and goods move, and how thoughtful design can make journeys better for everyone.

Industrial

Industry runs on efficiency and precision – and that’s where we come in. Leveraging our hands-on experience in improving processes within multiple manufacturing environments, we’ve supported the design, expansion and optimisation of complex facilities across Sydney.
 
Our industrial engineering team brings deep expertise (and an irrepressible urge to solve thorny problems) in areas including but not limited to plant design, process integration, materials handling, quality control and asset maintenance.

Whether it’s a greenfield development, an upgrade to existing assets, or an operational efficiency program – get in touch to discuss how we can help you build and improve the facilities and systems that keep production moving.

Get in touch to learn how we can realise your project's potential through innovative engineering design, focused project management, and our cultural commitment to excellence.
 

Our Work in Sydney

A selection of success stories offering an insight of the consulting and engineering solutions we've provided for our clients in the Greater Sydney region.


More Trains, More Services

Our work with TfNSW (Transport for New South Wales) includes the successful business case for their More Trains, More Services 40-year strategy to bring Sydney a world-class rail network.




Coles Meat Processing Facility

Check out the Coles Meat Processing Facility in Western Sydney, where we worked with Coles to improve efficiencies while maintaining the brand's signature quality, freshness and value.




Sydney Airport EV Study

Our Sydney Airport EV Study provided Kingsford-Smith Airport with a strategy to achieve significant airside emissions reductions by converting its ground operations fleet to electric vehicles.




Pacific Highway Upgrade

We tackled a challenging stretch of NSW's Pacific Highway Upgrade, producing an environmentally sensitive yet robust road design for a soft ground floodplain adjacent to the Clarence River.




Parramatta Light Rail

Our involvement in the Parramatta Light Rail project spans multiple engineering disciplines including urban infrastructure design, traffic modelling, and environmental planning and approvals.




Toohey's Depalletiser Replacement

The Toohey's Depalletiser Replacement project in Lidcombe overhauled Toohey's can and bottle handling system, which can now – with the help of robots – process 360,000 units per hour.



See all our projects in Australia here.
 

Awards

2023 AIPM Project Management Achievement Awards (PMAA)

NSW Project Professional of the Year – Senior Project Manager Genevieve Steel, based in Sydney, recognised for her outstanding project management contribution within Beca’s Defence & National Security team.

2019 Consult Australia Awards for Excellence

Client Service Excellence (Highly Commended) – for Beca’s work supporting Transport for NSW’s ‘More Trains, More Services’ business case support and strategic plan development to modernise Sydney’s rail network.

2019 Transport for NSW Digital Engineering 

Connecting Smarter Award – For Beca’s work on the Bundarbo Bridge refurbishment in Jugiong, New South Wales, recognising innovative use of digital engineering across the lifecycle of a regional infrastructure project.

Frequently Asked Questions

What engineering services do you provide in Sydney?

Our Sydney structural engineers work on residential, commercial and industrial projects, covering structural design, assessments and remedial works. We also provide civil and stormwater engineering support, including drainage layouts, easement design and flood impact assessments to help projects meet council and state-level requirements. Together, these services support modern developments that need coordinated structure, façade, foundations and stormwater solutions.

Can you help with mechanical and electrical engineering on building and industrial projects?

Yes. Alongside our structural and civil teams, our Sydney office can provide mechanical and electrical engineering input for buildings and industrial facilities. That includes mechanical design for plant and equipment, HVAC and building services, as well as electrical system design, upgrades and integration with controls. We coordinate these disciplines so mechanical and electrical systems work efficiently with the wider design and installation strategy.

How does Beca approach project management on Sydney engineering projects?

On Sydney projects we apply structured project management processes with agreed timelines, milestones and responsibilities. Our goal is to keep design and delivery efficient and on budget while maintaining compliance with relevant standards and streamlining approvals. Clear reporting and proactive communication mean our clients can see how a project is tracking and make decisions early, rather than reacting late to unforeseen issues.

What should we look for when choosing an engineering consultant in Sydney, and how does Beca measure up?

Consider the consulting firm's track record on projects of similar size and complexity, as well as their grasp of NSW regulations and approval pathways. Beca's Sydney team is trusted by local architects, developers and project managers for our quality integrated engineering services and excellent reputation for technical capability, quality, safety and reliability.

How do you use digital tools like BIM and 3D modelling on Sydney projects?

We use BIM and 3D modelling where they provide a clear benefit to the project. In practice, that means using digital models to coordinate structure, services and architecture, identify clashes early and improve the precision of drawings and schedules. This approach supports better communication between designers, builders and clients, and helps deliver engineering solutions that are efficient to construct and more robust over the long term.