STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
SUNSHINE COAST
Bespoke structural and civil engineering for architects, building designers and developers — delivered with precision, responsiveness and genuine design respect
Engineering for Architecture on the Sunshine Coast
SCG Consulting Engineers is a bespoke structural and civil engineering practice based in Noosaville, specialising in high-end residential projects where architectural vision and structural integrity must work as one.
Our Sunshine Coast team — led by Tom Harrington (RPEQ, CPEng, RPEV) and Ben Hopkins (RPEQ, CPEng) — brings over 25 years of combined experience to projects across Noosa, Mooloolaba, Caloundra, the Sunshine Coast hinterland and beyond. We work as a genuine extension of your design team, from early concept through to construction support.
As part of PTG Consulting, we're backed by the depth and resources of a national multidisciplinary engineering group — giving our clients access to geotechnical, environmental, transport and materials testing expertise alongside our structural and civil capability.
CONTACT:
📞 (07) 5455 5604
📍 Unit 1/11 Project Avenue, Noosaville QLD 4566
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Our Services
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
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Complex geometries and minimalist detailing
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Reinforced concrete, timber, steel, and hybrid systems
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Alterations and additions to character homes
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Slab and footing systems
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Framing solutions for open-plan living
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Construction inspections and certification
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Basement structural design including below adjacent river / canal water tables
CIVIL ENGINEERING
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Discreet drainage and siteworks solutions
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Slope stability and retaining systems
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Driveway/access design for subterrain basements
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Stormwater and on-site detention
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RPEQ design and local authority coordination
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Bulk earth-works design
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Site based stormwater management plans.
Why Architects Choose SCG
We respect design intent. We understand that structural engineering exists to serve great architecture — not constrain it. Every solution we deliver is shaped around your design vision, not the other way around.
We respond quickly. Clear, practical guidance when you need it. We know that responsiveness keeps projects moving and relationships strong.
We solve complex sites. Steep, constrained, DA-sensitive, character-protected or below water table — we've resolved them all on the Sunshine Coast. Our integrated civil and structural capability keeps detailing coordinated and reduces rework.
We stay through construction. Our involvement doesn't end at documentation. We stay engaged through construction, managing risk and ensuring the finished result reflects the original vision.
ISO 9001 certified Quality Management | ISO 45001 certified Safety Management
YOUR LOCAL TEAM
Civil & Structural Engineering Associate
TOM HARRINGTON
Tom is a Civil & Structural Engineering Associate at SCG Consulting with 9 years of experience in civil and structural design. Since 2015, he has specialised in residential, commercial, and industrial developments and is a practicing RPEQ, CPEng, and RPEV in both civil and structural engineering.
Senior Design Engineer
BEN HOPKINS
Ben is a Senior Design Engineer at SCG Consulting, a role he has excelled in since 2012. With over 16+ years of experience in structural and civil design, and as an RPEQ/CPEng, Ben leads design and documentation efforts, conducts site inspections, prepares fee proposals, and mentors other engineers.