Our chartered engineers bring deep expertise across civil, structural, geotechnical and environmental disciplines, backed by decades of hands-on construction experience.

We work with councils, residential developers and tier two consultants across Canterbury. Deep local relationships, a proven track record, and genuine technical depth across four disciplines mean our clients have the right team behind them from early planning through to final sign-off.

Services

  • Every design decision is grounded in a practical understanding of what works on site — delivering solutions that are buildable, right-sized and cost-effective.

    Civil Engineering
    — Subdivision infrastructure design
    — Roads, intersections and roundabouts
    — Stormwater, sewer and water supply
    — Retaining walls and earthworks
    — Infrastructure consenting support

    Structural Engineering
    —Structural design and assessment
    — Retaining structures
    — Foundation design
    — PS1–PS4 producer statements
    — Peer review and design checking

    Geotechnical Engineering
    —Site investigation and reporting
    — Geotechnical design input
    — Foundation and earthworks advice
    — Slope stability assessment
    — Construction monitoring

    Environmental Engineering
    — Resource consent support
    — Environmental impact assessment
    — Stormwater and erosion management
    — Compliance monitoring
    — Liaison with local authorities

  • Getting the setup right is where most projects are won or lost. Cadeo provides project leadership and advisory services that bring contractor-side thinking into every stage.

    Project Leadership & Client Representation
    — Project setup and delivery strategy
    — Programme planning and monitoring
    — Risk identification and management
    — Client representation and reporting
    — Stakeholder coordination

    Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) & Design Review
    — Detailed design review and commentary
    — Constructability assessment
    — Alternative solution recommendations
    — Geotechnical and ground risk review
    — Pre-construction risk register development

    Risk Planning & Programme Management
    — Project risk register development
    — Programme development and sequencing
    — Contingency planning
    — Contractor briefing and alignment
    — Pre-construction coordination

  • Strong commercial foundations protect projects from the outset. We provide a structured approach to cost planning, tendering and contract management.

    Cost Planning & Estimation
    — First-principles cost estimation
    — Contractor market engagement
    — Risk-adjusted budget development
    — Cost planning at each project stage
    — Value engineering input

    Tender Management & Procurement Strategy
    — Scope of work preparation
    — Tender documentation and issue
    — Contractor prequalification
    — Tender assessment and recommendation
    — Procurement strategy advice

    Contractor Assessment & Selection
    — Tender evaluation and scoring
    — Methodology and programme review
    — Contractor capability assessment
    — Interview and clarification management
    — Award recommendation and briefing

    Contract Management & Commercial Control
    — NZS contract administration
    — Variation assessment and negotiation
    — Cost reporting and tracking
    — Programme monitoring and reporting
    — Claims management and resolution

  • We work alongside consultants and contractors to keep projects on programme, resolve issues quickly, and ensure every project closes out cleanly.

    Construction Monitoring & Site Support
    — Construction progress monitoring
    — Quality assurance and inspection
    — Health and safety oversight
    — Design query resolution
    — Site issue management

    Variation Management & Commercial Control
    — Variation assessment and negotiation
    — Cost tracking and reporting
    — Programme impact assessment
    — Contractor claim review
    — Commercial reporting to client

    Stakeholder & Resident Management
    — Resident communication planning
    — Neighbour and stakeholder liaison
    — Complaint management and resolution
    — Council liaison and reporting
    — Public information support

    Project Close-Out & Compliance
    — Quality assurance documentation
    — As-built coordination and review
    — Defect identification and resolution
    — Council and authority sign-off
    — Final contract close-out