Consulting Engineers
and Environmental Scientists

Waterman Group is a multidisciplinary consultancy providing sustainable solutions to meet the planning, engineering design and project delivery needs of the property, infrastructure, environment and energy markets.

Our greatest asset is our people, and their creativity and technical expertise underpins our progressive approach to design. We deliver practical and cost-effective solutions across all built environment sectors and are committed to the protection of the environment.

With offices in Melbourne and Sydney, we deliver project services across Australia and internationally. As part of multidiscipline engineering and environmental consultancy Waterman Group Plc, we benefit from a strong network of colleagues and specialists across the UK, Europe and Australia.

The close collaboration between our teams gives our people the opportunity to work on some of the world’s most exciting projects, and to grow their specialism by working with leading experts within the Group across a wide variety of sectors.

Waterman Group is part of CTI Engineering, the leading Japanese engineering consultancy. CTI provides professional consulting services related to civil engineering and construction works, including planning, research, design, and project management.

Specialist Services

Neil Humphrey appointed new CEO of Waterman

Leadership transition promises innovation and growth

We are pleased to announce that Neil Humphrey has been appointed as the new CEO of Waterman effective 1 April 2025, succeeding Nick Taylor who has led the business for the last 17 years.

Neil brings a wealth of experience and a strong vision for the future of the company. His leadership will be instrumental in driving our strategic initiatives and ensuring continued success across our operations in the UK, Ireland and Australia.

With 30 years in the industry, Neil has been an integral part of Waterman, having served as a main board director of Waterman Group Plc, alongside his role as UK Chief Operating Officer. He has been actively involved in driving various strategic and operational aspects of the company and has also played a significant role with the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE), where he served as Chair of ACE’s Procurement and Pipeline Advocacy Group. Neil’s appointment as CEO marks a new chapter for Waterman, promising continued innovation and progress.

Commenting on his appointment as CEO, Neil said: “I am honoured to take on the role of CEO at Waterman. We are entering a period of significant change in our industry, with digital innovation fundamentally reshaping what we do and how we deliver for our clients. I am excited to continue to work with our talented team to drive our innovation forward and position ourselves as the consultant of choice for our clients, our people, and new talent. I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Nick Taylor for his exceptional leadership and the strong foundation he has built.”

In handing over the CEO role to Neil, Nick Taylor commented: “I have full confidence in Neil’s ability to lead Waterman into its next phase of growth. His vision and dedication will undoubtedly drive the company to new heights.”

Featured Project

Double student living boost for Melbourne as two new UniLodge properties complete

Located in the heart of Melbourne’s central business district (CBD), UniLodge’s two recently completed premium student living properties offer a combined 1,366 units and are now welcoming residents.

Situated close to RMIT University on La Trobe Street, UniLodge Melbourne Central offers 714 units across 46 floors, whilst UniLodge Melbourne CBD brings 652 self-contained studio and multi-share apartments across 37 floors set within a unique historic building on Wills Street, just a short walk from RMIT and Victoria University City Campus. Both facilities offer exclusive access to bespoke cinemas, futuristic gyms, social areas, study and sky lounges, creating an inspiring environment where students can thrive.

Giving a new lease of life to the former Victorian Printing Works building, the Wills Street development preserved the historic façade which now creates a stunning backdrop to the common areas. With sustainability a high design priority, both schemes achieved five-star Green Star certification, whilst each of these developments is targeting Climate Active certification to reflect carbon neutrality in their operation.

Waterman’s team provided a variety of services, including mechanical, electrical, fire, hydraulic, vertical transportation and ESD designs across both buildings.

Butterworth Australian Airforce Base

The Australian Airforce base in Butterworth, Malaysia required a full upgrade.

Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium

The Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium redevelopment delivers a multipurpose facility to host a wide range of events.

Land 400 Monegeetta, Puckapunyal

The project involved the design, documentation and construction phase services for a new tank maintenance facility at Puckapunyal in regional Victoria.

Wonthaggi Hospital

The design and construction of a new acute hospital expansion on the existing Wonthaggi Hospital site in Regional Victoria.

St Antonio Da Padova

This new wing at the nursing home includes 70 new beds, a communal residents’ living, dining areas, café, entry lobby, nurses stations, hairdressers and physio rooms.

Move Leisure Centre

The new Move Leisure development replaces the existing facilities on the site as part of the first stage of an overall sports precinct masterplan.

Royal Children’s Hospital Victoria

Our team were engaged as technical advisors and prepared the design brief and undertook the technical advisory role for the State Government of Victoria for this new $1.2B hospital.

Oceangrove Seniors Living Village

Our team were appointed as MEP consultants on this new Seniors Living development comprising of 75 Independent Living Units in Dee Why.

HM@S Beach Apartments

Design, documentation and construction phase services for the scheme, spanning mechanical, electrical, fire, hydraulics and vertical transportation engineering.

InterContinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City

A world-class waterfront lifestyle resort, Waterman provided full MEP services designs.

15 William Street, Melbourne, Victoria

Waterman undertook the engineering services design for this state-of-the-art Premium Grade office building.

Bupa Aged Care Templestowe

The facility included full kitchen, laundry, and resident support facilities and below ground carpark, all designed based on low-energy ESD principles.

St Vincent’s Private Hospital

Our team were engaged with DSA Consulting for the full engineering services design and construction phase services for this $140m hospital redevelopment.

Federation Square

Waterman were engaged as the services engineers for the complete Federation Square complex that included theatres, restaurants, galleries and commercial office space.

Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre

The facility includes sauna and steam rooms, gymnasium and group fitness rooms, wellness centre, 25m outdoor pool and café

Anam Cara

The project incorporated 40 palliative care beds, medical support areas, kitchen, laundry, chapel and other breakout spaces.

Drummond Place

Drummond Place consists of 91 independent living retirement apartments with a communal rooftop terrace with leisure and dining areas.

Quakers Hill RACF

The project at Quakers Hill involved the demolition of the existing facility and the construction of a new 100-125 bed Residential Aged Care Facility (2 storeys) with single rooms, double rooms and a dementia wing.

HMAS Cerberus, Point Cook

We have undertaken numerous projects on the HMAS Cerberus site in Point Cook over many years.

The Alba

The Alba forms the final stage of Australian Unity’s retirement living precinct in Albert Park.

Northern Hospital Epping

The Northern Hospital IPU expansion project was undertaken across two stages.

Bandiana Army Reserve

The project involved the construction of three separate buildings consisting of computer training facilities, classrooms, education support spaces and general administration areas.

DTSO Fisherman’s Bend

Our team has undertaken numerous projects on the DSTO site in Melbourne over several years.