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Oran Park Town Centre, Structural Review
Oran Park, NSW
Engineering Consultants, Wollongong, NSW
Engineering Consultants in Wollongong for Civil, Structural, Stormwater & Design Projects.
DCES is a Wollongong-based engineering consultancy providing civil engineering, structural engineering, engineering design services and project management consulting for commercial, industrial, infrastructure and residential projects across Wollongong, the Illawarra, Greater Sydney, NSW and Australia.
- Same-dayResponse to enquiries
- $20MProfessional indemnity cover
- NSW-wideSite attendance & reviews
- RPEQ / NERChartered engineers on every job
About DCES
A consultancy built on technical depth and delivery discipline.
35+
Years Combined Experience
120+
Projects Delivered
6
Industries Served
Design Consulting Engineering Solutions Pty Ltd is a Wollongong-based engineering consultancy delivering civil engineering, structural engineering and engineering design services across commercial, industrial, infrastructure and residential developments in Wollongong, the Illawarra and Greater Sydney. We work with property developers, builders, architects and government agencies as trusted engineering consultants from feasibility through to completion.
Our consulting engineers provide practical, compliant engineering services tailored to each project, covering civil engineering consulting, structural engineering consulting, building services engineering and project management consulting, all aligned to Australian Standards and the NCC.
More about usClient Voices
Working alongside clients across the sector
Engineering Consulting Services
Civil, structural, stormwater & design engineering services
Civil, structural, stormwater and hydraulic engineering, design and project management consulting, delivered by one team.
Sectors
Industries we serve
Our work spans the sectors that shape NSW's built environment, from public infrastructure to private development.
Selected Work
Featured projects
EngineeringInfrastructure
South West Growth Corridor, Civil Works
Camden LGA, NSW
DesignConstruction
Western Sydney Industrial Estate, Stage 2
Badgerys Creek, NSW
DesignCommercial
Multi-Residential Tower, Façade Design
Parramatta, NSW
Project ManagementGovernment
Council Asset Renewal Programme
Macarthur Region, NSW
Project Management
Mixed-Use Precinct, Superintendent Services
Liverpool, NSW
Recent Work
Our Recent Engineering Projects
A snapshot of structural, civil and design engagements delivered across Greater Sydney, the South West Growth Corridor and regional NSW.
EngineeringCommercial
Oran Park Town Centre, Structural Review
Oran Park, NSW
EngineeringInfrastructure
South West Growth Corridor, Civil Works
Camden LGA, NSW
DesignConstruction
Western Sydney Industrial Estate, Stage 2
Badgerys Creek, NSW
DesignCommercial
Multi-Residential Tower, Façade Design
Parramatta, NSW
Project ManagementGovernment
Council Asset Renewal Programme
Macarthur Region, NSW
Project Management
Mixed-Use Precinct, Superintendent Services
Liverpool, NSW
Why DCES
What sets our practice apart
Four principles that shape how we engage, scope and deliver every project.
01
Technical Rigour
Evidence-led engineering grounded in current standards, codes and best practice.
02
Commercial Intelligence
Solutions calibrated to programme, budget and long-term operational value.
03
Integrated Delivery
A single team across engineering, design and PM removes interfaces and risk.
04
Client Partnership
Direct principal involvement on every engagement, large or small.
How We Compare
DCES
Traditional Consultancies
Single team across engineering, design & PM
Director-led on every engagement
Fixed-fee feasibility with clear deliverables
NSW-registered with $20M PI cover
Hand-offs between siloed consultants
Tiered account managers, junior reviewers
Our Process
Project delivery, end-to-end
01
Discovery
Brief, constraints, stakeholders and feasibility framed against project objectives.
02
Design
Concept through detailed design with coordinated engineering and documentation.
03
Delivery
Construction support, superintendence and quality assurance through to practical completion.
04
Handover
As-built records, defects management and operational transition.
Leadership
Our directors
NB
Neal James Baird
Director & Company Secretary
Director of Design Consulting Engineering Solutions, leading the firm's engineering and advisory capability across infrastructure and development sectors.
AC
Antonio Cesare
Director
Director with extensive experience across design, delivery and commercial leadership of major engineering and construction projects.
Insights
Latest thinking
EngineeringEngineering·12 Jun 2026
Designing for the new NCC 2025 structural provisions
What the updated National Construction Code means for load combinations, durability and façade engineering on NSW projects, and where most designs will need to be reworked.
PolicyPolicy·28 May 2026
Design & Building Practitioners Act: three years on
How NSW's DBP Act has reshaped declaration obligations for engineers and developers, and the documentation regime that now separates compliant projects from costly rectification.
DesignDesign·14 May 2026
Integrated BIM workflows for mid-tier developers
A practical framework for adopting federated BIM models on $10M to $50M projects without the overhead of enterprise platforms, and the clash-detection wins it unlocks.
Trust & Compliance
Accredited. Insured. Accountable.
DCES operates to the standards expected of Australia's tier-one engineering practices, registered, insured and bound by the codes of conduct that govern professional engineering in New South Wales.
$20M
Professional Indemnity
$20M
Public Liability Cover
100%
NSW Registered
ACN 699 103 841
ASIC Registered Pty Ltd
Engineers Australia
Chartered Membership [Pending]
RPEQ / NER Aligned
Practising to NSW Reg. Standards
ISO 9001 Aligned
Quality Management Framework
WHS Act 2011 (NSW) CompliantDesign & Building Practitioners ActAS/NZS Engineering StandardsPublic Sector Procurement Approved
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FAQs
Engineering consultants, common questions
Answers to the questions clients ask most often when engaging civil engineering consultants, structural engineering consultants and project management consultants in NSW.
Get a quoteWhat do engineering consultants do?
Engineering consultants provide independent technical advice, design and certification across civil, structural and building services engineering. DCES acts as consulting engineers for property developers, builders, architects and government across NSW, from feasibility and design through to construction support and compliance sign-off.
How much do engineering consultants in Wollongong cost?
Engineering consultancy fees in Wollongong depend on project scope, discipline and risk. DCES offers fixed-fee proposals for civil engineering consulting, structural engineering consulting and project management consulting after a free 30-minute scoping call, so clients have certainty on cost before engaging.
What services do civil engineering consultants provide?
Civil engineering consultants design and certify earthworks, stormwater, drainage, pavements, subdivisions and site civil works. DCES civil engineers prepare engineering design documentation, council DA/CC submissions and construction support for commercial, industrial, residential and infrastructure projects across NSW.
What do structural engineering consultants do?
Structural engineering consultants design the load-bearing structure of buildings, footings, slabs, beams, columns, steelwork and connections, to the National Construction Code and Australian Standards. DCES structural engineers deliver design, documentation, peer review and certification for new builds, alterations, additions and remediation work.
Do you provide engineering design services for commercial and industrial projects?
Yes. DCES provides engineering design services for commercial, industrial, infrastructure and residential projects, including civil engineering design, structural engineering design, building services coordination and BIM. We work as the lead engineering consultancy or alongside an existing consultant team.
Are DCES consulting engineers registered in NSW?
Yes. DCES is an Australian engineering firm (ACN 699 103 841) based in NSW. Our consulting engineers hold registration with Engineers Australia (NER) and relevant state registers, and the practice carries Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance suitable for commercial-scale engineering consulting.
Do you offer project management consulting alongside engineering services?
Yes. DCES delivers project management consulting and superintendent services alongside civil and structural engineering. Our programme, cost, risk, contract administration and Principal's Representative roles give clients a single engineering consultancy accountable across design and delivery.
What areas do you serve as engineering consultants?
DCES is based in Wollongong, NSW, and serves clients across Wollongong, the Illawarra and Greater Sydney, including the South West Growth Area, Western Sydney and Macarthur, as well as Greater NSW and the Central Coast, and supports engineering consulting engagements interstate on request.
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Same-day
Response to enquiries
$20M
Professional indemnity cover
NSW-wide
Site attendance & reviews
RPEQ / NER
Chartered engineers on every job