The Red Jacket Team

We have a range of expertise and experience to assist with all Civil, Structural and Geotechnical jobs.

Meet the team below…

Luke Bunn
Director & Senior Civil Engineer
Has 13 years’ experience in Civil engineering and construction.
He spends his weekends doing trail rides and coaching his kid’s rugby teams.
Luke Bunn
Director & Senior Civil Engineer
Has 13 years’ experience in Civil engineering and construction.
He spends his weekends doing trail rides and coaching his kid’s rugby teams.
Grant Sarich
Director & Senior Structural Engineer CPEng, MEngNZ
15 years Plus Experience in design and drafting in various construction and engineering industries.
He enjoys surfing, fishing and playing guitar

Grant Sarich
Director & Senior Structural Engineer CPEng, MEngNZ
15 years Plus Experience in design and drafting in various construction and engineering industries.
He enjoys surfing, fishing and playing guitar

Chris Miller
Director & Chartered Senior Civil Engineer CPEng, CMEngNZ
18 years’ experience in Civil engineering ranging from roading, subdivisions, and infrastructure.
Outside of work enjoys football, golf and fishing.
Chris Miller
Director & Chartered Senior Civil Engineer CPEng, CMEngNZ
18 years’ experience in Civil engineering ranging from roading, subdivisions, and infrastructure.
Outside of work enjoys football, golf and fishing.
Nick Siffleet
Director & Senior Structural Engineer
10 years’ experience in Civil and Structural Engineering.
Enjoys playing golf and spending time with friends and family.
Nick Siffleet
Director & Senior Structural Engineer
10 years’ experience in Civil and Structural Engineering.
Enjoys playing golf and spending time with friends and family.
Philip Tully
Senior Structural Drafting
30 years’ experience in Architectural, Civil, Petrochemical and Structural Drafting.
Enjoys getting out biking with his wife on their E Bikes and spending time with family.
Philip Tully
Senior Structural Drafting
30 years’ experience in Architectural, Civil, Petrochemical and Structural Drafting.
Enjoys getting out biking with his wife on their E Bikes and spending time with family.
Christo Gilbert
Senior Structural Engineer
7 years’ experience in Civil and Structural Engineering.
Enjoys being in the ocean, travel and volunteering.
Christo Gilbert
Senior Structural Engineer
7 years’ experience in Civil and Structural Engineering.
Enjoys being in the ocean, travel and volunteering.
Joby Hintz
Structural Engineer
2 years’ experience in structural engineering including residential and commercial developments and seismic assessment.
Enjoys hunting, diving/fishing and a bit of code.



Joby Hintz
Structural Engineer
2 years’ experience in structural engineering including residential and commercial developments and seismic assessment.
Enjoys hunting, diving/fishing and a bit of code.



James Simons
Senior Engineering Geologist
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Geology and Professional Master of Engineering Geology.
Enjoys the outdoors including tramping, surfing and trail running.
James Simons
Senior Engineering Geologist
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Geology and Professional Master of Engineering Geology.
Enjoys the outdoors including tramping, surfing and trail running.
Blair Adams
Structural Drafting
20 years’ experience in the Construction Industry.
Enjoys surfing and snowboarding with family and friends.
Blair Adams
Structural Drafting
20 years’ experience in the Construction Industry.
Enjoys surfing and snowboarding with family and friends.
Kees Ursem
Civil Engineer
3 years’ experience in Geotechnical and civil Engineering.
Likes the outdoors and wearing speedos at the beach.
Kees Ursem
Civil Engineer
3 years’ experience in Geotechnical and civil Engineering.
Likes the outdoors and wearing speedos at the beach.
Callum Stuart
Engineering Geologist
2 years offshore and Geotechnical experience in Europe and NZ.
Enjoys football, golf and playing and listening to loud music.
Callum Stuart
Engineering Geologist
2 years offshore and Geotechnical experience in Europe and NZ.
Enjoys football, golf and playing and listening to loud music.
Hollie Bannister
Engineering Technician
Started her Civil Engineering Studies in 2021.
Enjoys getting out in the garden and cooking up a storm.
Hollie Bannister
Engineering Technician
Started her Civil Engineering Studies in 2021.
Enjoys getting out in the garden and cooking up a storm.
Cheryl Adamson
Business Support Administrator
36 years’ experience in Administration and 20 years Business Management.
Enjoys the outdoors walking her dog and spending time with friends and family.
Cheryl Adamson
Business Support Administrator
36 years’ experience in Administration and 20 years Business Management.
Enjoys the outdoors walking her dog and spending time with friends and family.
Corey Prewett
Civil Engineer
8 years’ experience in Civil Engineering including Site Development, Roading design, and utility design. Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Alaska USA.
Enjoys football, performing in the
Corey Prewett
Civil Engineer
8 years’ experience in Civil Engineering including Site Development, Roading design, and utility design. Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Alaska USA.
Enjoys football, performing in the
Adam Stuart
Engineering Technician
4 years Geospatial experience in the energy sector and conservation. Now applying his trade in geotechnical.
He Enjoys writing and performing music, and playing football.
Adam Stuart
Engineering Technician
4 years Geospatial experience in the energy sector and conservation. Now applying his trade in geotechnical.
He Enjoys writing and performing music, and playing football.
Adriano Camargo Silva
Intermediate Structural Engineer
10 years’ experience in Civil & Structural Engineering in New Zealand and Brazil seismic assessment.
Enjoys outdoor activities, listening to music and spending time with family and friends.
Adriano Camargo Silva
Intermediate Structural Engineer
10 years’ experience in Civil & Structural Engineering in New Zealand and Brazil seismic assessment.
Enjoys outdoor activities, listening to music and spending time with family and friends.
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