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A thriving hub in the Waikato region, Hamilton is experiencing rapid growth across its residential, commercial, and farming sectors. At CES, we understand the unique engineering challenges and opportunities this growth presents. Our local team is dedicated to providing tailored civil and structural engineering solutions that support Hamilton’s development while preserving its community values.
Based in Te Aroha, we service the Matamata-Piako district as well as the wider Waikato region – from Thames-Coromandel and Pokeno in the north and Tūrangi in the south. Whether you need geotechnical surveying, foundation design, or pond testing and stop banks, CES can help.
CES offers a full suite of civil and structural engineering services tailored to Hamilton’s dynamic growth and infrastructure needs. From residential subdivisions to rural development and large-scale commercial projects, we deliver practical, compliant solutions that support sustainable development across the Waikato region.
We support Hamilton’s rural and agricultural sectors with specialist engineering services designed to boost productivity, improve land usability, and meet compliance standards. Our team works closely with farmers to deliver long-term solutions that protect and enhance farm infrastructure across the Waikato region.
Our farming services include:
From subdivisions to infill housing and new builds, CES partners with homeowners, developers, and builders throughout Hamilton to deliver high-quality, fully compliant residential engineering services. Our in-depth knowledge of Hamilton City Council requirements ensures every project proceeds smoothly from planning through to construction.
Residential services include:
CES provides expert civil and structural engineering services for Hamilton’s commercial and industrial sectors. From site selection and feasibility to design, compliance, and construction support, we help businesses make informed decisions and meet council requirements across a range of commercial developments.
Commercial services include:
Bob Tilsley
Principal Engineer
Qualifications/Licences: MNZM, BE Civil, CPEng, MIPENZ
Robert (Bob) Tilsley is a Chartered Professional Engineer with 60 years of experience. He started work at the engineering services department of the Auckland City Council in 1962.
Since that time he has held roles in local government as Assistant County Engineer, Borough Engineer, Chief Executive and an elected member of the Auckland Regional Council. He was an inaugural Board Member of Watercare and has worked in New Zealand and Canada consultancies. He has consulted in the Solomon Islands and New Ireland.
Bob was awarded the MNZM in 2006 for Services to the Community.
Ali Gholamhoseini
Lead Structural Engineer
Qualifications/Licences: BSc, MSc, PhD, FIEAust, CMEngNZ, CPEng(Aus.), CPEng(NZ), IntPE(Aus), IntPE(NZ), APEC Engineer
Industry Awards: Australian Postgraduate Award/Industry (APAI) Scholarship (2010-2014) UNSW, Sydney, Australia
Originally from Iran, Ali completed his BSc in Civil Engineering and MSc in Structural Engineering in 1996 and 1999. He worked in Iran for 10 years before going to Nigeria to work for a German company.
In 2010 Ali moved to Australia to study for his PhD at UNSW. In 2014 he moved to the University of Canterbury for his Post Doc. He has been working on numerous residential, commercial and industrial projects in the Auckland region since 2016. At Tilsley Engineering, Ali enjoys working on a diverse variety of projects on a day-to-day basis.
Explore some of our completed projects in the Hamilton area, reflecting our commitment to quality and innovation.
Our experienced Hamilton-based engineers are ready to assist with your next project. We pride ourselves on delivering personalised service and expert solutions.