What makes us such a great organisation?

• We employ the best people and are committed to their ongoing growth and development, both as professionals and people
• We’re owned by our employees and promote a strong team culture
• We’re market leaders in our areas of expertise and offer outstanding opportunities for employees to develop and realise their potential
• We’re committed to developing long-term relationships with our clients and provide balanced advice, achieving environmentally responsible, cost-effective solutions
• We work on challenging projects both in New Zealand and overseas, providing opportunity for stimulation and development
• We employ some of the most talented people in the industry who are regarded as technical leaders in their specialist areas
• We don’t take ourselves too seriously, always celebrate our successes and make sure we have fun along the way.
  

BUT DON’T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT….check out what some of our employees have to say about life at T&T:

Robin Dawson (Director, Senior Engineer) on Clients:
“Understanding and working with clients is a critical part of life at T&T. All our clients are different and all have differing needs. In my role as a senior engineer and designer for large water resource projects I work very closely with my clients to ensure that I understand their needs in detail, while exploring new areas and opening up new possibilities. My clients are spread throughout New Zealand and in other countries, such as Malaysia and the Philippines. Face to face meetings are extremely important in building relationships and I regularly travel to meet and present the results of our work to our clients, along with other consultants in large multidisciplinary projects."

Nick Speight (Principal, Senior Geotechnical Engineer) on Communication:
"What impressed me most about T&T as an engineer fresh from University was the level of responsibility the company empowers its employees with. From the outset, graduates are provided with both technical and management opportunities on a wide range of small to large scale projects. This sort of exposure not only guarantees technical skills are rapidly acquired, it also ensures effective and open communication skills are developed with ongoing client contact and management of company resources from project inception to project completion. Now several years into my career, including a stint working in the United Kingdom, it has become apparent to me that this sort of open company culture is almost uniquely T&T."

Dewi Knappstein (4th year Graduate) on Culture:
“I believe T&T is a very special company among engineering consultancies. The relaxed dress code and flat management structure create a living and dynamic environment. These characteristics make T&T a more enjoyable place to work and break down barriers between people, which allows for an ideal environment for the passing of knowledge and experience. I have always found that people are willing to listen and answer even my most basic questions. There is a sincere commitment to invest in training throughout the company, which includes going on in-house and external courses, taking time to answer questions and placing people in the right positions and locations to gain experience.”

Rob van de Munckhof (Chemical Engineer) on Clients:
"What is great about T&T is that interaction with clients is such an important aspect and all staff are encouraged to develop relationships with clients. This means you gain exposure to a wide range of organisations and people right from the start. Understanding that each client has differing needs, and working closely with clients to understand their needs in detail, enables you to explore new areas, open up new possibilities and ensures the best possible outcomes."

Marje Russ (Director, Senior Environmental Scientist) on the Environment:
"The activities our clients are involved in are incredibly varied: from major water resource, energy, transport infrastructure and development projects; through running large and complex industrial operations; to providing specialist design, research and other professional services. The environmental challenges our clients face are similarly varied. Helping our clients to meet the environmental challenges they face, to develop and implement environmentally responsible solutions and make these part of their ongoing successful and sustainable business is for me hugely stimulating and rewarding. Doing this as part of a team and surrounded by a bunch of scientists and engineers with great experience and commitment is what makes T&T such a special place to work."

Peter Roan (Director, Senior Environmental Scientist) on Expertise:
“Expertise is more than just having studied hard at university – it’s something you develop over a period of time by working on challenging projects and finding lasting solutions for clients’ problems. It’s an understanding that goes beyond just the technical issues posed by a project such as experience, ability and innovation. I believe it’s a special part of what defines T&T and the colleagues I work with on a daily basis.”

Tim Fisher (Principal, Senior Engineer) on People:
“I believe T&T is a great place to work because of its people. Professionally our people have a high level skill and ability and enjoy working on a wide range of technically challenging projects. This creates a stimulating environment where innovative solutions are encouraged and celebrated. T&T people have a ‘can-do’ attitude which creates an excellent working environment for all staff.”

John Grimston (Director, T&T Philippines) on Quality:
“T&T’s quality system is modelled on recognised international quality standards, with the primary purpose being to prevent rather than detect problems. Quality plans are specially prepared and implemented for large or complex projects. Debriefing sessions with my clients provides feedback that ensures we attain the highest level of achievement.”

Rachel Stuart (Human Resources Advisor) on Culture:
"T&T provides a fantastic environment in which to work, learn - and have fun. The T&T culture means that at morning tea you could just as easily sit down for a cup of coffee with the Managing Director as you would with another staff member. The flat management structure makes everyone equally approachable, and people are always willing to take time to answer questions and provide you with the support you need. T&T also has an extensive training programme, taught by T&T staff or outside experts, and you are encouraged to continue your professional and technical development."

Simon Croft (Engineer) on Teamwork:
"I started working for T&T before I went to university about 15 years ago. Teamwork and the benefits of working as a team are reflected throughout T&T. Projects are typically managed using a design team approach so as to make the most of the experience and cross disciplinary skills available within the organisation. These cross disciplinary teams not only add value to the project but also provide a forum for learning and knowledge sharing within the company."

So…if you’re looking for a forward thinking organisation that is committed to your ongoing development, you enjoy working as part of a team on stimulating, challenging projects and you know how to have fun along the way …we want to hear from you!

Contact our Human Resources Department: hr@tonkin.co.nz or check out our current vacancies.