About us

James enjoys the people side of consulting, he builds strong working relationships with all those around him. James has been a prominent part of the New Zealand building services industry for 13 years, he is a chartered professional engineer, with a bachelors (hon) degree from Auckland University. Being a born and bred kiwi, James has a passion for the outdoors and our environment which can be seen in his work.

Matt is passionate about elegant, robust and flawlessly executed building services solutions across all disciplines. An active and involved project director over his 20 years in the market, he has led projects across most industry sectors and has broad experience. He holds strong working relationships with all key stakeholders. He is an immediate past board Director for the NZGBC and works across the industry to champion the development and evolution of efficient building technology. A passion for water and snow sports ensure he actively enjoys his spare time year round.

Pravin's focus is to inspire our team to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. Using his keen eye for detail he is passionate about integrating the services design elegantly into buildings. Pravin knows what truly drives project decisions, and that consulting our clients isn’t just about listening, it’s about interpreting and understanding. Throughout Pravin’s career his knowledge of multiple disciplines has steered him to leading and delivering complex building services projects across various sectors, with specific capabilities in residential, hospitality, industrial & healthcare.

Vaughn has a diverse range of project experience in electrical, ICT and security building services. He has over 19 years’ experience having worked on projects in the residential, health and aged care, commercial, prisons, hospitality, education, industrial (including hazardous environments) and warehousing sectors. Vaughn enjoys working on challenging projects and prides himself on finding pragmatic solutions. He has a keen interest in the outdoors and enjoys spending time with his family exploring the wonders of New Zealand.

Johan is a Senior Mechanical, Hydraulics & Fire Protection Engineer with over 11 years of experience in Building Services consultancy practice working on both small and large-scale projects, internationally and within New Zealand. Johan’s experience includes leading multi-disciplinary teams and his projects have been within a range of sectors; including commercial office, retail, aged & health care, education, residential and industrial markets. Johan delivers with enthusiasm and is committed to delivering quality cost-effective designs to meet the specific needs and requirements of clients. Johan enjoys working with the range of professions required to deliver on projects, including architects, builders, building owners, developers and their wider design teams to bring their ideas and plans to life. Outside of work Johan enjoys spending time with his family.

Shienjie holds a Bachelor of Technical Teacher Education majoring in Technical Drafting. She has three years’ experience in AutoCAD and Revit modelling. Shienjie’s work with consultancy firms prior to working at Mesh has broadened her experience and helped her to become a highly proficient member of the BIM team.

Shimon enjoys challenging our engineer’s design to ensure our clients get an enriched and practical outcome. He has a wealth of experience gained through working in the BIM industry in Australia, and leading national BIM teams for large global engineering companies here in New Zealand. He has over 13 years experience delivering engineering projects through Building Information Modelling and Management. He has a passion for delivering well-structured digital information projects that all stake holders can benefit from. Shimon is a father of two who enjoys spending time with his family.

John brings a wealth of experience and a practical approach to his projects. He believes that building services solutions should be buildable, energy efficient and robust. John has been an active and involved electrical engineer over his 18 years in the building services consulting market. He is a chartered member of Engineering New Zealand as an Engineering Technologist and registered practicing member of the New Zealand electrical Workers Registration Board. A dedication to developing a small farm / life style block ensures John is active and outdoors all year round in his spare time.

Elle was born in the UK but raised in NZ. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Construction Engineering. Although new to the industry, she is keen to further develop her skills and work with a dynamic team of experienced & like-minded professionals. Her personal goal is to make a difference in design & technology, and is inspired by projects with long-term benefits that will transform our communities to becoming more environmentally sustainable. On a social level, Elle enjoys spending time with friends and family, travelling abroad and is keen on experiencing what life has to offer.

Timothy has a background in mechanical engineering and has worked within the building services market for over 10 years, with most of his career leading multi-disciplinary teams. Timothy has experience both within New Zealand and across South East Asia involving projects in hotels, office, residential, commercial and hospital projects, all with varying project sizes and complexity. Timothy has knowledge and capabilities with the latest technologies and seamlessly incorporates it into his design work, with the focus on quality outcomes for clients and their projects.

Christoff is a member of our hydraulic and fire protection team. Born and raised in South Africa, Christoff relocated to Auckland in 2019. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering and has a background in commercial, residential and education sectors with a keen interest in water management and optimisation. He is passionate about providing innovative solutions to complex problems while keeping maintainability and practicality in mind. In his spare time, Christoff enjoys exploring the outdoors and maintaining his hydroponic garden.

Brittany is a recent graduate of Information Technology with a major in Programming. She has two years’ experience in AutoCAD and three years’ experience working in Revit modelling. Brittany has been modelling all building services disciplines, coordinating closely with Mesh engineers.

Peter is a BIM engineer at Mesh, he holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) degree from University of Auckland. He has previously worked for four years as a test engineer in the IoT industry and brings his unique perspective to the BIM and Revit modeling side of building services. Peter has great attention to detail and likes to ensure all BIM processes flows smoothly and produces robust results. He is continually learning about all the disciplines in the building services industry and how projects are coordinated to ensure their success.

Campbell holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering. The majority of his design experience is in the healthcare, commercial and industrial sectors. Campbell is extremely dedicated to his design work as an electrical engineer and enjoys delivering quality designs for clients and their projects. He enjoys off-roading, the outdoors and is always wanting to explore more of New Zealand and all it has to offer.

James is an established leader in management and implementation of Building Information Modelling with over 20 years in the building services industry across education, commercial, residential, industrial, process and health care sectors. He has worked with both local and multi-national companies in the Philippines providing coordinated services and is familiar with various International and European delivery standards. He is a recognized Autodesk Certified professional in AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit. James is passionate about effective collaboration and performance and providing solutions to continually improve ways of working within the construction industry. In his capacity as BIM Manager, James is responsible for: • compiling and issuing Building Information Models • producing documentation across all business sectors • assisting with presentational material for clients • training staff to promote BIM awareness

Carissa holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons) with a year of experience in building services in which she is enjoying both the technical and people aspects of the job. Being new to the industry, Carissa strives to deliver sustainable and innovative solutions as part of our Mechanical team for clients. She is also focused on upskilling and learning from the dynamic team of skilled professions within Mesh and the wider industry. Born and raised in NZ, Carissa has a passion for living an active lifestyle and exploring the great outdoors.

Freddy has a background in mechanical engineering and has worked within the building services industry for seven years. Freddy has experience both within the New Zealand and UK market involving projects in residential, hotels, office and commercial space. He has a keen eye for detail and enjoys the challenges that comes with coordination of services and the buildability of it. He enjoys staying active, exploring the great outdoors and travelling abroad.

As a member of our Electrical team, Don holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering, and is also a Registered Practicing Member of the New Zealand Electrical Workers Registration board. He has over 10+ years’ experience as an electrician both within NZ and abroad, which brings a strong depth knowledge and understanding of the New Zealand standards and regulations. Don enjoys solving complex engineering challenges with effective solutions tailored to suit all client’s and design team requirements. He is interested in sustainable design and new technologies within the electrical and communications sectors, ranging from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems. Don also enjoys making the most of the outdoors through hiking, mountain biking, snowboarding, fishing and water sports.

Dewey holds a Bachelor of Architecture and has 11 years’ experience working across all building services disciplines using AutoCAD and Revit software modelling. Dewey works closely with the Mesh engineering team to deliver a high level of coordination and design resolution.

Nidhi has recently graduated from Auckland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons). She is enjoying developing bespoke solutions for clients in different sectors and helping them achieve their goals efficiently. She is passionate about improving female representation in the technology sector, and volunteers with ‘SheSharp’ to help encourage women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM). Outside of work Nidhi enjoys reading and spending time at the beach.

Daniel is part of our Mechanical team, having both a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons) and Bachelor of Commerce, he has a strong understanding for the engineering concepts and also the business aspects for clients. He has worked in the industry for over five years across a range of projects from small fit-outs to large mixed use commercial developments (hotel, office and retail). These projects have involved working from early concept design phases through to the completion and opening of projects, and include base-builds, fit-outs and expansion designs. Daniel is always motivated to ensure clients concepts are delivered in an exceptional way. In his spare time Daniel can be found participating in a variety of sports or on the side line coaching rugby.

Daniel brings a broad range of experience to the Mesh team having practised in Australia on a variety of building projects before relocating to Auckland in 2017. His approach is to understand the needs of the client with a focus on attention to detail to find the right solution for the project. Daniel has a background in a range of sectors including residential, retail, education and commercial with a particular interest in health and aged care. In his spare time Dan is Mesh’s resident master brewer and may even share the recipe for his award-winning raspberry cherry porter if you ask nicely.