Company Structure

Management

Kevin Mitchell

Director – Papakura Office – B.E.(Hons), N.Z.C.E., M.I.P.E.N.Z.

Has a 30 year background in structural engineering including specialized testing at the University of Auckland and design and development of complex free form reinforced concrete structures and extruded aluminum profiles. Experienced in the use of timber, steel and concrete for residential, industrial, marine and commercial buildings up to 23 stories.

Kevin Vranjes

Director – Grafton Office – B.E.(Hons), N.Z.C.E., M.I.P.E.N.Z., CPEng.

Has a 30 year background in both civil and structural engineering including large scale multi-unit residential work, specialized industrial construction and medium rise commercial buildings.

Nick Covich

Managing Director – Grafton Office – B.E. (Hons), N.Z.C.E., M.I.P.E.N.Z., CPEng.

Over the last 30 years Nick has worked in both the civil and structural related fields of Engineering.

His early career was with Local Government and work included design of roading, stormwater, sanitary and associated infrastructure type works, asset management, contract supervision and administration.

He has been with Mitchell Vranjes Engineers for the last 21 years and has worked predominately in the structural design area.

His experience has included design for residential, commercial and industrial type developments , retaining structures, Council infrastructure, pedestrian bridges, art structures, temporary works, water retaining structures, evaluation of existing buildings and most recently Base Isolation design.

Naresh Panchia

Papakura Manager – Papakura Office – M.E., M.I.P.E.N.Z., CPEng.

Has over 27 years experience in structural engineering. Includes design and construction monitoring of residential, industrial, educational and medium rise commercial buildings, fluid and earth retaining structures. Also provides investigation of existing buildings including IEP’s and Detailed Seismic Assessments.

Andrew Clarke

Grafton Manager – Grafton Office – B.E.(Hons), M.I.P.E.N.Z, CPEng.

Has extensive structural engineering experience in residential, industrial, medium rise commercial buildings and Initial / Detailed Seismic Assessments. For the larger projects he has experience in managing the structural design and drafting teams, as well as coordinating of other sub-consultants for our clients.

Also has experience and a special interest in seismic strengthening of heritage and unreinforced masonry buildings.

He has been with Mitchell Vranjes Engineers for 9 years.

Simon Moore

Quality Assurance Manager – Papakura office – N.Z.C.D., Civil Engineer

Has over 22 years experience in structural draughting using Autocad and Revit, specializing in concrete and steel structures and including multi-storey structures.

Ian Foxall

Draughting Manager – Grafton office

Has over 17 years experience in Autocad and Revit draughting. specializing in residential, commercial and industrial structures. Also has experience in managing draughting teams.