NZCSE is a Christchurch based engineering team, with extensive knowledge of structural and seismic designs, as well as forensic assessment and construction monitoring.

We pride ourselves on our ability to provide practical, cost-effective solutions to a wide range of engineering challenges.

Our engineers have a sound knowledge of the current New Zealand regulatory environment, as well as comprehensive understanding of real-world site constraints and practicality with regards to buildability.

We have extensive experience in the field of forensic investigations of earthquake damaged buildings, and are able to provide an independent, detailed assessment of a structure, along with an appropriate method for repair.

We have gained significant experience working alongside contractors, property owners, and insurers in repairing and rebuilding structures damaged in the Canterbury earthquake sequence.

John McCloskey

Director – Senior Structural Engineer

BEng (Hons) Engineering, CPEng, MIEI

John is the co-founder of NZCSE and has worked in the engineering industry since 2000, with extensive experience in New Zealand and overseas. Originally from Ireland, John lived and worked around the globe before he settled in New Zealand with his Kiwi wife over 12 years ago.

John’s experience includes:

• Highway structure design of bridges, retaining walls, and abutments.
• Working as a designers site representative.
• Assessing building consent applications for Auckland City Council.
• Disaster response work, assisting the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA).
• Detailed seismic assessment and strengthening works.
• Assessment and repair of earthquake damaged buildings.

John has 2 children and in his spare time enjoys kite surfing, mountain biking, and snowboarding.

Jaicob Mitchell

Director – Senior Structural Engineer

BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering, MEngNZ

Jaicob is the co-founder of NZCSE and has worked in the construction industry since 2008. Jaicob has varied experience in the UK and New Zealand. Since calling New Zealand home over 10 years ago, Jaicob has focused mainly on seismic assessment and earthquake repair works.

Jaicob’s experience includes:

• Site engineering and site management of large scale residential projects.
• Reinforced concrete construction and timber design.
• Forensic engineering assessment and detailed analysis.
• Repair of heritage buildings.
• Design of residential hill site properties.
• Detailed seismic assessment and strengthening works.
• Assessment and repair of earthquake damaged buildings.

In his spare time Jaicob enjoys home renovations, training his hunting dog Bruno, and skiing.