Ralph Benoy

Ralph Harold Benoy Senior Civil Engineer | Civil Design, Three Waters and Delivery Support New Zealand-based | NZ Permanent Resident | CMEngNZ (Engineering Technologist) | Pr Tech Eng (ECSA) Senior Civil Engineer and Chartered Engineering Technologist with 30+ years of civil engineering experience, including more than 7 years in New Zealand consultancies and approximately 20 years leading a civil engineering consultancy in South Africa. Strong background across Earthworks, Roads, Stormwater, Wastewater and Water Supply, with practical strength in Civil 3D delivery, design documentation, technical coordination, site support and design-to-construction problem solving. Key Skills • Civil 3D modelling, QA review, drawing production and engineer-ready design support • Earthworks, site grading, roads, parking, stormwater, wastewater reticulation and water supply • Land development and infrastructure delivery across commercial, industrial and residential projects • Consent and construction documentation, specifications, quantities and technical reporting • Site observations, RFIs, QA / compliance checks, contractor coordination and practical issue close-out • Client liaison, council submissions, project leadership, workflow improvement and staff mentoring Selected Supporting Background • Previously operated a consultancy for about 20 years in South Africa, managing civil engineering projects from concept through design, documentation, council liaison, tender support and construction-stage involvement. • Managed multidisciplinary status quo / due diligence investigations covering wastewater treatment works, water treatment works, pump stations and reservoirs, consolidating inspection findings, risks, upgrade needs and CAPEX-level recommendations into decision-ready reports. • Includes on-site wastewater systems, pump stations, wastewater reticulation and civil works associated with wastewater treatment and water-care assets, while not positioning as a wastewater-process specialist. • Earlier-career structural / reinforcing involvement and later exposure to basic reinforced elements such as retaining walls, though not recently active in structural design. Professional Experience Director / Principal Engineer CiviTech Civil Design Limited, New Zealand | 2026-Present • Established CiviTech Civil Design Limited in 2026 to provide civil engineering design, documentation and project support for consultants, contractors and developers. • Service focus includes Earthworks, Roads, Stormwater, Wastewater and Water Supply, with capability in Civil 3D, QA review and technical coordination. • Building a project and subcontract support channel while remaining available for senior civil engineering employment, contract and remote-support opportunities. Senior Civil Engineer Fraser Thomas, New Zealand |- 1 • Provided Civil 3D modelling, detailing and documentation support for industrial platforms and associated site-civil works, with an emphasis on coordinated digital delivery. • Produced design inputs for bulk earthworks, sediment and erosion control, roads and parking, stormwater drainage, wastewater reticulation and water supply infrastructure. • Supported efficient consent and construction documentation for projects including Mt Beautiful Bottling Facility and Ocean Ridge. Senior Civil Engineer Engenium, New Zealand |- • Delivered Civil 3D models, drawings and design documentation for large industrial warehouse developments and associated external works. • Worked across bulk earthworks, site access, stormwater, wastewater and water supply, with a practical focus on buildable geometry and clear documentation. • Contributed to delivery of NZ Safety Blackwoods and Briscoes warehouse developments. Senior Civil Engineer Haigh Workman, New Zealand |- • Delivered full civil design packages for retirement, residential and rural developments, including Civil 3D modelling, QA review and documentation. • Worked across earthworks, roads, stormwater management, wastewater reticulation and water supply, with strong focus on practical delivery and council compliance. • Provided technical guidance to junior staff and supported project coordination across design and delivery interfaces. Senior Engineer LDE, New Zealand |- • Led design and documentation of civil works for commercial yards, transfer stations and rural developments. • Worked closely with contractors and planners to align design outputs with local authority requirements and client needs. • Delivered access, siteworks, drainage, servicing and heavy-vehicle movement design support for projects including Northland Waste and Wyatt Haulage. Senior Land Development Engineer Harrison Grierson, New Zealand |- • Delivered detailed design and documentation for high-density residential developments in Auckland. • Led Civil 3D modelling and QA processes and supported project managers through submissions and construction phases. • Prepared coordinated design packages for earthworks, roads, stormwater, wastewater and water supply on projects including 133 Clark Road and TU2 Nugget Avenue. Director / Principal Engineer CiviTech Civil Design Services, South Africa |- • Owned and operated a civil engineering consultancy delivering work across land development, industrial, commercial, retail and public-sector infrastructure. • Managed projects from concept through reports, design, drawings, specifications, quantities, tender documentation, contract administration and construction support. 2 • Delivered extensive road and infrastructure work including township services, access roads, stormwater systems, wastewater systems, outfall sewers, pump stations and water supply schemes. Earlier Career Roles • South Africa |-: Jeffares & Green Inc; Civil Project Engineers; Burger, Pretorius & Partners; GF&J Consulting Engineers; Watermeyer, Legge, Piesold & Uhlmann. Education, Registration and Software • Chartered Member, Engineering New Zealand (CMEngNZ - Engineering Technologist) • Professional Engineering Technologist, Engineering Council of South Africa (Pr Tech Eng) • National Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering, Pretoria Technikon, South Africa • National Diploma in Civil Engineering, Wits Technikon, South Africa • Software: Civil 3D, AutoCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, Excel / VBA, Power Query, TechnoCAD, RoadMate, Surfmate, Pipemate and WaterMate Additional Information • Open to permanent, contract and remote-support opportunities. • Strong background in practical civil design, documentation, technical coordination, site support and designto-construction problem solving. • Referees and more detailed project information available on request. 3