About Us
From the idea of doing more for our communities, Partnear was started to enable a culture of working closely with our clients to deliver outcomes. We use modern systems to provide an efficient service with the goal of bringing our clients the best regional professionals. Our platforms enable us to provide dynamic, transparent, timely and quality outcomes for clients and those they serve.
With decades of combined experience working for and with local government, water authorities, government departments, agencies, all scales of public and private businesses, and private individuals, the team at Partnear are suitably accomplished and practical in their experiences and approaches that will deliver you a successful project.
We believe that the successful delivery of a project requires a partnership, not a transaction.
Darcy Colling
Managing Director
Manager Business Services
Darcy Colling is an experienced Project Manager with a Bachelor of Business (Management) and over 10 years of experience working in the public and private sectors for a range of agencies, large business, cooperatives and SMEs in asset management, public infrastructure planning, project delivery, operations and maintenance. With experience delivering projects including investigation and funding opportunity pursuits, construction phase delivery, design programs, maintenance programs, asset management and information system implementations, he pursues developing an engaging environment, streamlining processes and utilising technology to deliver lasting outcomes.
Luke Hives
Operations Manager
Manager Urban Development
Luke Hives is a dynamic and capable Lead Engineer with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil). With experience designing, managing and mentoring in a global engineering and design firm and Local Government, he brings an enthusiastic and pragmatic approach to problem solving and work execution. Integrating well into any team, Luke is able to effectively design, engineer, coordinate and deliver projects ranging from municipal infrastructure, state roads, subdivisions, water, sewer and drainage design, drawing/drafting management practices and works coordination. With experiences in infrastructure operations and works, engineering and project initiation, Luke can help identify, define and overcome infrastructure issues and opportunities.
Sid Gupta
Manager Structures & Buildings
Senior Structural Engineer
Sid Gupta is a friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lead Engineer with a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and registrations as a Professional Engineer (VIC; Civil and Structural) and the National Engineering Register. Having worked across civil and structural engineering design, project management and project construction support, in various sectors including aged care, housing, infrastructure, retail and commercial development. With his positive attitude, approachability and experience coordinating teams, he provides client support, and leadership for our structural group across the broader group.
Arosh Gunawardena
Manager Infrastructure
Lead Engineer
Arosh Gunawardena highly skilled professional Lead Engineer with a Masters of Engineering (Civil) (First Class Honours) and dual Bachelor in Engineering (Civil - Honours) and Commerce (Accounting). Arosh is a versatile Senior Civil Engineer with experience in multiple sectors including water, sewer, drainage, roads, land development, gas and supporting infrastructure. As an advanced modeller, engineer and programmer, he has the ability to support and improve the value of our processes, people and the solutions we create. His wide range of skills and comprehensive project experience brings immense value to our team, how we do things and the outcomes we deliver.
Zeb Johnson
Manager Assets & Delivery
Senior Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager
Zeb Johnson is an experienced Engineer and Project Manager with a Bachelor of Engineering (1st Class Honours)(Mech/Aero). He has experience managing projects involving many engineering disciplines including Civil, Structural, Hydraulic, Electrical, Mechanical and ICT. In addition to Project Management, he has several years of technical engineering design experience, specialising in Building Services, Automation, and Energy Management. More recently he has been focussed on coordinating larger multidiscipline teams to deliver on infrastructure projects in both design and construction. Zeb's enthusiasm, broad knowledge and on-site experience allow him to push projects and deal with complex and challenging situations.
Tom Burnett
Manager Future Services
Senior Civil Engineer
Tom Burnett is a talented Designer and Engineer. He has a Bachelor of Engineering (First Class Honours) (Civil) and 5 years experience. Tom brings an excellent design and modelling capability using 12d, CAD and Navisworks/BIM packages to deliver quality design and documentation for roads, drainage, water sensitive urban design (WSUD) and urban developments. This capability combined with his experience with construction supervision, OH&S, contract administration and estimating provide for a diverse and considered capability for the full project delivery cycle.
Von Ryan Clamor
Senior Engineer
Von Ryan Clamor is a skilled and knowledgeable Senior Structural Engineer with a Bachelor of Science (Civil) and 10 years experience in Engineering spread across a large range of sectors and projects. He brings to the team a great deal of enthusiasm, technical knowledge and experience in residential, commercial and industrial buildings, treatment plants, bridges and reservoirs. With his skill and experience, Von drives our Structural Engineering assessments and designs.
Riezee Dela Cruz
Senior Civil Engineer
Riezee Dela Cruz is an adept Senior Civil Engineer with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and over 6 years of experience. Having worked on a range of infrastructure, transport and urban projects from modelling to design documentation and reports, her skill and experience means she is able to lead and support projects of various scale and scope including urban/rural roads, subdivisions, commercial developments, drainage, water, and sewer design. As a former feature editor for engineering publications and a passionate writer, Riezee brings a great proficiency and zeal to engineering reports, design basis, technical specifications and existing utilities overview. Her skill, creative flair and experience help her drive our engineering design capability.
Penny Everingham
Senior Project Manager
Penny Everingham is a Project Manager with a Masters of Environmental Science and a Graduate Certificate of Management. She has extensive experience in project scoping, project management and facilitation across all levels of Government. With her experiences developing, supporting, coordinating and delivering community projects for local Government, through to strategies for nationally significant initiatives, and her keen interest in creating value for local communities, the environment and the broader public, Penny helps drive sustainable outcomes for our projects and clients.
Tom Doyle
Senior Technical Officer
Tom Doyle is an experienced and capable Structural Designer and Drafter with an Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural). He is capable of technical design and detailing across buildings, infrastructure, and construction supervision. He possesses strong adaptability and attention to detail. Tom's contribution to our design processes, collaboration, coordination and design and documentation delivery are key to providing quality outcomes for our team and clients.
Sam Hall
Civil Engineer
Sam Hall is a passionate Civil Engineer with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) and Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Mechanical). Sam has experience designing in a global engineering firm and Local Government, as well as lecturing in an academic environment. Sam brings a broad range of design capabilities using 12d, Civil 3D, Civil Site Design, InfraWorks, Navisworks to deliver high quality design and documentation for urban and rural roads, drainage, defence, water sensitive urban design (WSUD) in green- and brownfield developments. As a civil engineer and academic lecturer, Sam brings a thorough and technical focus to the solutions we create. His diverse experience and skills always ensure the best outcome for our clients.
Ben Senior
Civil Engineering Technologist
Ben Senior is a Civil Designer with a Bachelor of Engineering Science (Civil) and an Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering. He has 10 years of experience within the civil engineering industry working for engineering consultancies in both Western Australia and Victoria on large residential, rural, commercial, and industrial subdivision developments. He is skilled in all aspects of land development design including roads and earthworks grading, and underground servicing designs of sewer, water and drainage networks. His expertise encompasses three dimensional earthworks and servicing design using 12d, and drafting and documentation using CAD software.
Carly Emond
Accounts & Admin Support
Carly Emond holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business and a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping. Her proficiency in administration and bookkeeping, combined with her practical experience, allows her to provide valuable insights and support to our team. Carly is committed to improving operational processes and promoting development, which plays a crucial role in our capacity to provide exceptional service.
Bogdan Ionascu
Senior Civil Designer
Bogdan Ionascu is an accomplished Civil Engineering Designer with 10 years of experience in the engineering industry, specialising in land development, infrastructure, and project management. With a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil & Infrastructure) with Honors (Class 2A), Bogdan brings a wealth of technical expertise to every project. He excels in producing precise and detailed designs and drawings for subdivisions and land developments. His well-developed research, problem-solving, and document management skills enable him to streamline projects efficiently. Having worked remotely for the past 6 years, Bogdan is a clear communicator and team player who is self-motivated and dedicated to supporting his team.
