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Engineering consultants providing technical excellence and design innovation

Essen Engineering is Wellington's most technically astute structural engineering consultancy with a reputation for providing innovative and effective engineering solutions. The team at Essen Engineering works across New Zealand delivering quality infrastructure to commercial, agricultural, industrial and residential clients in both the public and private sectors. 

Essen Engineering utilises the latest technology and material development to produce robust structures for a range of industries. Services include:

• Structural engineering - Structural engineering concepts for new builds to ensure strength and longevity.
• Structural and seismic strengthening  - seismic analysis and building strengthening of existing structures. Foundation design, retaining wall design, repairs and rebuilds.
• Commercial engineering - education and health, multi-storey buildings, offices and shopping precincts.
• Industrial engineering - dairy, transport structures, ports, factories and mining.
• Civil engineering - infrastructures such as roads, dams, bridges and tunnels.

Essen Engineering is led by Engineering NZ accredited civil engineer Michael Somerville

Over the years, Michael has completed a diverse range of engineering projects in Christchurch, including school and hospital expansions, structural design work in malls including Merivale Mall, and seismic strengthening of commercial buildings throughout the CBD. During his time in Australia, Asia and Europe, Michael consulted as a design engineer for projects spanning education to mining and aviation.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Victoria University and is accredited as a Chartered Professional Engineer with both Engineering New Zealand and The Institute of Engineers Australia. He is also a Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) registered 'first responder'. This means that in the event of an earthquake, you can trust Essen Engineering to check the structural integrity of your building.

The team at Essen Engineering are among the brightest and best in the engineering industry. Using innovative techniques and the latest technology we provide the highest quality of technical assessment and design. We approach each project with fresh eyes and offer personalised ideas.

If you have any questions, or if you'd like to bring Essen Engineering on board for your latest build or development, please contact us for a friendly no-obligation chat.