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Structural and Civil Engineering

Structural and civil engineering that enables safe, reliable and compliant operations.

Practical design, verification and asset condition assessment for civil infrastructure and complex industrial environments across NSW and Australia.

Structural challenges in mining, industrial and civil infrastructure aren’t straightforward, they come with high-risk, demanding environments and significant compliance obligations. Advitech’s structural and civil engineering team brings the technical depth and practical experience required to cut through that complexity, delivering solutions that are fit for purpose, audit-ready and built on three decades of real-world application.

Based in Newcastle and delivering projects nationally, our CPEng-accredited engineers provide:

  • Structural design — Steel, reinforced concrete, stainless steel, hybrid steel, composite members/structural systems.
  • Civil design – foundation piles, screw piles, pads, strip footings, accessways, slab on ground, pavements and stormwater.
  • Design drafting — 3D models, drawings and construction documentation
  • Independent design verification — peer review and certification, independent design verification
  • Power winding stations (PWS) – Independent design verification of the structural system and design of headframe structure, raker legs, and foundation system.
  • Structural integrity inspections — asset assessments and NDT testing, condition reporting with risk rating, dilapidation surveys, end of life assessment
  • Feasibility and construction support — lift studies, construction sequencing, construction methodologies, transportation studies, temporary works, installation inspections and on-site support

Whether you need a design partner from concept through to construction, or an independent eye on an existing asset, our structural engineers provide the clarity your project demands, backed by nationally recognised accreditation and certifications. View our accreditation and certificates page.

Industries we support

Why clients trust us

  • 37+ years in engineering consulting
  • Practical, fit‑for‑purpose design tailored to site conditions and operational requirements
  • Access to multidisciplinary expertise across Advitech
  • CPEng‑accredited engineers for design, verification and asset management
  • Expert support navigating Australian standards and regulatory frameworks

Our services

Our core structural and civil engineering services are designed for technical, regulated and high-risk environments.

Select a service to learn more.

Design and Consulting

Practical structural and civil design supported by integrated drafting and independent assessment.

Our capabilities include:

  • Structural and civil design for steel and reinforced concrete assets, including repairs, remediation and compliance gap analysis.
  • Design for mining and industrial infrastructure such as materials handling structures and equipment supports.
  • Bridge, accessway and civil works design covering foundations, pavements, stormwater and drainage systems.
  • Independent structural assessment with integrated 3D drafting and construction documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Capital Projects and New Design

Engineering support from early‑stage feasibility through to detailed design for major capital projects.

Our capabilities include:

  • Structural and civil design for large‑scale mining and industrial facilities, including pavements, stormwater systems and advanced foundation solutions (pad, raft, conventional and screw piles).
  • Bridge design to AS 5100, along with heavy‑vehicle access, slab‑on‑ground and drainage design for new developments.
  • Feasibility studies, concept development and staged project planning to support investment decisions.
  • Specialist engineering for deconstruction, demolition, complex lifts, logistics, construction sequencing and temporary works.

Independent Verification

Independent structural verification and peer review by accredited engineers, providing confidence that your design meets Australian Standards and regulatory requirements.

Our capabilities include:

  • Independent structural and civil design verification, certification, and peer review for complex or regulated structures.
  • Verification of mining infrastructure, including Power Winding Systems (PWS) — headframes, raker legs, stage lifts, man cages and piled foundation systems — with proven experience delivering NSW TRG‑compliant registrations for underground mines.
  • Assurance of compliance with Australian Standards and the National Construction Code (NCC).
  • Structural verification for specialist equipment and systems, including air scrubbers, outlet duct supports, steel structures, stainless‑steel fixings and concrete foundations.

Asset Management and Integrity Inspections

Mine winder headframe

Proactive structural asset management to identify risks early, support safe operations and reduce unplanned downtime.

Our capabilities include:

  • Periodic structural integrity inspections with NDT testing, defect risk ratings and compliance gap analysis for safe, ongoing operation of assets.
  • Strengthening, repair and remediation recommendations aligned to shutdowns, breakdowns and maintenance planning.
  • Long‑term structural asset management programs for ports, mining and industrial sites, including dilapidation surveys and building condition reports.
  • Drone‑based inspections for restricted‑access or elevated structures.

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Case Studies

Advitech structural integrity inspection program at a major NSW coal export terminal

Featured Case Study

From risk to resilience: structural integrity inspections at a NSW coal export terminal

A major NSW coal export terminal needed to manage ageing steel and concrete infrastructure operating well beyond its original design life. Advitech has worked alongside the terminal for more than a decade, building deep knowledge of site assets and delivering a structured inspection and remediation program that keeps critical materials-handling infrastructure safe, compliant, and producing.

Outcome
Structural asset life extended through targeted remediation and an ongoing inspection regime, protecting production continuity at one of NSW’s major export facilities.

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Case Study

Portal frame tyre changing facility designed by Advitech for a Hunter Valley coal mine

Structural & Civil Engineering

Engineering a tyre changing facility for a Hunter Valley coal mine

A Hunter Valley mine needed a sheltered facility capable of safely servicing vehicles weighing up to 300 tonnes. Advitech designed a portal frame structure with 13.5 m of clear height, reinforced concrete flooring sized for dynamic load, and integrated stormwater management, then supported the client through to contractor evaluation.

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Case Study

Advitech CASA-approved drone inspection of elevated structural assets at a bulk handling facility

Structural & Civil Engineering

Send in the drones: inspecting assets 50 metres above the ground

When a bulk handling facility needed a structural inspection of assets well above ground level, Advitech’s CASA-approved drone pilot delivered a full inspection report safely and quickly, without the cost and risk of working at height.

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Case Study

Independent mine winder verification at Appin Colliery for Redpath Australia

Mine Winder Verification

Independent mine winder verification for dual shaft sinking at Appin Colliery

Before shaft sinking could begin at Appin Colliery, two powered winding systems had to be independently verified, registered and proven compliant with NSW regulations and the Technical Reference Guide. Advitech delivered multi-discipline verification across mechanical, structural, functional safety and electrical domains for both VS7 and VS8.

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