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About Sparks+Partners

ABOUT US

RICH HISTORY BLENDED WITH INNOVATION AND DRIVE

Sparks+Partners Consulting Engineers specialises in hydraulic, storm water, civil and environmental engineering, wet and dry fire services and Revit/BIM design. The company was formed in 2014 through a merger between industry-renowned G. J. Sparks & Partners, established in 1989, and ambitious River Consulting Engineers. The dynamic Sparks+Partners brings together a seasoned practice in quality engineering, and a new generation of innovation, technology and drive. Supporting this core expertise is a suite of current technology, including next-generation design applications. Our tools, technologies and know-how grow in sophistication every day. We supply leading-edge 3D BIM/Revit models, along with conventional 2D AutoCAD drawings to enhance and extend our design offering. We have an integrated civil and environmental engineering division plus a specialist fire team to further boost our capabilities. These innovations will meet current and future demand for more disciplines outside hydraulic engineering. Each team member brings their unique skills and strengths to the company, and is guided by an energetic, resourceful and qualified leadership team. Our people have experience across a range of engineering and construction projects, and are supported by a highly capable documentation and quality control support team. Sparks+Partners takes pride in its hands-on approach, and allocates only the highest calibre resources to suit our clients’ needs. We aim to meet the special requirements and challenges of every project, from concept right through to completion.

OUR COMMITMENT TO CLIENTS AND PROJECTS

  1. Involve a senior consultant from project inception through to completion.
  2. Consider each project on its individual merits and goals, to ensure a balance between commercial, technical and aesthetic outcomes
  3. Explain issues in clear terms, including alternative options, constraints and cost implications
  4. Integrate services to respect the design integrity of buildings through close consultation with the client, architect and design team
  5. Provide adequate specification information and detailed drawings for obtaining keen tendering
  6. Incorporate environmentally aware goals around better energy efficiency, lower greenhouse gases and improved water conservation
  7. Be approachable and available to all clients with a focus on quality customer service and outcomes
  8. Always provide a project fit for purpose
ON ACHIEVING OUR MISSION

Our Vision

To be trusted advisors in Hydraulic, Civil and Fire engineering.

ROADMAP TO OUR VISION

Our Mission

WE PRACTICE EVERYDAY

Our Values

An unwavering commitment to quality is central to our Values. Our Values ask us to focus on a future where we adapt to an ever-evolving industry and challenges, with vision, ingenuity and uncompromising service to all our clients. Our Values help us to create and maintain open, transparent long-term relationships. Through our Values, we invite innovation and dynamic drive alongside respect for honed experience and knowledge. They urge us to invest in education, technology, and empowering people, internally and externally. Our values encourage considered and consultative design, that balances and preserves commercial, technical, aesthetic and environmental integrity. Our Values combine to instil trust, and sustain our practised and established history of engineering excellence.

RESPECT AND CONSIDERATION FOR OUR PEOPLE

Collaborative Workplace

We value a collaborative workplace. We utilise the strengths of our diverse team and foster a supportive environment so we can continually produce the highest quality work in our field.

WHAT WE EXPECT OF EACH OTHER

Standard of Excellence

We maintain a standard of excellence and keep up-to-date with industry Standards and practices. We pride ourselves on the innovative quality solutions we present and, exceptional service that goes above and beyond your expectations.

WHAT WE DELIVER EVERY TIME

Quality of Service

We focus on the quality of service by providing accurate, economical solutions, on-time that satisfy the client brief the first time. We are proactive and understand our clients’ needs, reflected in honest and professional advice.

FOR OUR CLIENTS, PROJECTS AND TEAM

Tenacity

We believe in tenacity. We commit to clients through positive outcomes, being responsible for our work and continuous problem-solving. We deliver projects and get the job done by overcoming challenges and keeping all options on the table. We are accountable to the team and each other, dedicated to collaboration and upholding good work ethics.

TEAM OF TRAINED PROFESSIONALS

Personal Development

We promote personal development. As a team of trained professionals, we are empowered to respond to an ever-changing environment and meet our clients’ needs. We value our people and encourage growth at each step of the way.

THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS

LIFE Balance

We encourage overall LIFE balance, because LIFE is more than work. Our operational foundation supports a flexible and positive work environment. We cultivate a friendly, open setting where people can have enjoy coming to work, motivated to be the best version of themselves and achieve their personal and professional goals.

MEET OUR TEAM

Talents Behind Our Success

Sparks+Partners Team 2024

Our team consists of a unique blend of experience and youth, who possess equal individual skills and strengths. Our business is guided by a reliable, resourceful and qualified team.

Leon Dimino – Director
Leon Dimino
Managing Director / Hydraulic / Fire Engineer

Dip Eng (Hydraulic), AMIEAust, HCAA Full Member, NSW Certifier – Hydraulic (Building), QBCC, ACT COLA, TAS BSP, MIPA, AHSCA (NSW)

Bruno Lara Alvarez – Director
Bruno Lara-Alvarez
Director / Revit BIM Manager / Hydraulic Designer

Cert IV Eng Drafting – 3D Drafting, Cert IV Building Construction, Revit and MEP Approved, Australian BIM Management Accredited

Morgan Walter – Director
Morgan Walter
Civil Engineering Manager / Civil / Environmental Engineer

BE (Civil & Environmental) MEEM, MIEAust

Glenn Comedoy – Associate
Glenn Comedoy
Hydraulic Team Leader / Senior Hydraulic Engineer / Associate

Dip Plumbing Services, Cert III Drafting Trades

Sean Finlay – Associate
Sean Finlay
BIM Design Team Leader / Senior Hydraulic Designer / Associate

BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying

Adam Bell – Associate
Adam Bell
Fire Services Team Leader / Associate

Cert III Eng (Technical), Dip Fire Systems Design (current)

Josh Frew - Associate
Josh Frew
Senior Hydraulic Designer / Associate

Dip – Hydraulic Services Design, Cert IV Plumbing & Services, Cert III Plumbing, HCAA Full Member

Steven Ta – Associate
Steven Ta
Hydraulic Engineer / Project Coordinator / Associate

BE Civil

Garey Sparks – Retired
Garey Sparks – Retired
Senior Adviser / Senior Hydraulic Engineer

Dip Eng (Hydraulic), Licensed Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainer, HCAA Fellow Member

Our History

Regardless of any name changes, how many years we are in business or how large we grow the foundations on which this business was built remains steadfast. It has always been and will always be about delivering quality engineering. A legacy of quality is what we wish to preserve and carry on for many more years to come.

01August2024

A year to celebrate milestones after 10-years in business

It's our 10th Birthday! In August we celebrate a decade of quality engineering guided by the leadership and ambition of the three founding Directors, under the banner of Sparks+Partners Consulting Engineers. With more than 35-years as a highly-skilled and dedicated hydraulic engineer, our name sake and industry legend, Garey Sparks takes his well-earned retirement. To honour his contribution we launched the Garey Sparks Award to commend up-and-coming engineers who demonstrate an equal passion for engineering.

15July2022

Move to Hunter Street

The Hon. Dr Geoff Lee, Member for Parramatta, officialised Sparks+Partners’ new office opening on 30 September 2022. We physically relocated premises in July. However, as with any move, it took a few weeks to settle in to our west-end Parramatta HQ at Suites 6 & 7, 2-6 Hunter Street.

01August2019

Sparks+Partners turns five!

Twenty nineteen ushered in the 30th birthday of our excellent engineering consultancy and Sparks+Partners Consulting Engineers' 5th year in business.

25August2016

Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence (WSABE)

Hosted by Parramatta Chamber of Commerce, and judged by a panel of industry experts Sparks+Partners Consulting Engineers wins three categories at the 26th Annual WSABE Gala. Receiving the Rising Star, Excellence in Small Business and the Business of the Year awards for overall excellence!

01August2014

Sparks+Partners Consulting Engineers is born

After a fortunate crossing of paths, a few lengthy discussions and much deliberation G. J. Sparks & Partners was all of a sudden on the market. In mid-2014 a dynamic deal was finalised between Leon Dimino, Bruno Lara-Alvarez, Morgan Walter and myself. The new directors and Garey worked diligently together to develop a solid plan for the future. Galvanising a secure and smooth transition for our fresh venture. On the first day of August in twenty fourteen, the business

23April1992

Move to George Street Parramatta

Three years in and G. J. Sparks & Partners outgrew our dual office suites in Phillip Street. In 1992 we moved to level 91 George Street, Parramatta; a newly built, air-conditioned office. We spilled across the whole level and grew incrementally in staff numbers taking on a new Director, installing new technology and increasing our work output.

13January1989

G. J. Sparks & Partners Pty. Ltd founded

In the new year of 1989, Garey Sparks started working at my home. Spreading drawings across the dining room table and taking on any job that came my way. It very quickly came time to go official, and the business, G. J. Sparks & Partners Pty. Ltd. was first registered and commenced on the thirteenth day of January in nineteen eighty-nine with one Director and one Company Secretary at the helm.