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About Vert-X
People-first engineering. Practical design. Better buildings.
When Vert-X started in 2012, the goal was simple: do engineering differently. Build a smaller, more collaborative firm where clients deal directly with the people doing the work - and where good relationships, smart thinking and practical design lead to better outcomes.
Today, Vert-X has grown in capability, technology and reach, but the foundation has stayed the same: people first. We listen carefully, solve the right problem, and design structures that work for the client, the builder and the people who will use the space.
What makes us different
Direct access to the engineers
No layers, no handoffs. You deal with the people designing your project, so decisions are faster, communication is clearer, and details do not get lost.
We solve the right problem
Every project has a wider context. We balance design intent, budget, buildability and long-term value to find the best practical structural solution.
Practical design that works on site
Good engineering is not just calculations. We produce clear drawings, buildable details and straightforward advice that helps keep projects moving.
Small-team service, nationwide capability
We bring the responsiveness of a boutique firm with the capability,
technology and inspection support to work across New Zealand.
How we think
We know engineering does not happen in isolation. Every structure has a client, a budget, a design intent, a builder, a site and people who will use it every day.
That is why we take time at the start to understand what each project needs to achieve. Sometimes the best answer is technical. Sometimes it is about simplifying the build, protecting the architecture, reducing cost, or helping the wider team make a clear decision. For us, good engineering means finding the solution that works in the real world - not just on paper.
Meet the team behind the structures
Our core team brings together structural engineering, draughting, technical documentation, site experience and practical problem-solving, with one shared goal: making projects easier to design, consent and build.
Stephen Pinkney
Managing Director
Stephen brings decades of structural engineering experience, big-picture thinking and the drive to make complex projects feel manageable.
Contact: Stephen@vert-x.co.nz
Jason Rhodes
Associate
Jason brings sharp technical judgement, years of practical design thinking and a steady focus on keeping projects moving.
Contact: Jason@vert-x.co.nz
Angela Brown
Office Administrator
Angela is the quiet force that keeps this whole ship running smoothly - organised, dependable and always one step ahead.
Contact: Angela@vert-x.co.nz
Graham Devey
Senior Structural Draughtsman
With decades of draughting experience following years on the hammer - Graham's eye for detail delivers consistent buildable drawings.
Contact: Graham@vert-x.co.nz
Anthony Le
Senior Structural Draughtsman
Over a decade of CAD draughting with impressive software mastery, genuine team spirit, and a desire to see the job done well. Anthony brings positive energy to every project.
Contact: Anthony@vert-x.co.nz
Josh Tamblyn
Jnr Engineering Technician / Draughtsman
Practical, energetic and cheerful - growing his technical knowledge and bringing a fresh perspective and innovation approach to projects both on site and in the office.
Contact: Josh@vert-x.co.nz
Pranav Namjoshi
Structural Engineer
An experienced engineer with impressive software abilities and authentic collaborative attitude - brings both technical expertise and a 'Let's get it done' attitude to every project.
Contact: Pranav@vert-x.co.nz
Core Team. Wider Reach. When you work with Vert-X , you deal directly with the Vert-X team. When a project needs additional specialist input or local site support, we work with a trusted nationwide network of engineers, geotechnical specialists, inspectors and project partners. That means clients get the direct, personal service of our core team, supported by the right expertise when and where it is needed.