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
- Involve a senior consultant from project inception through to completion.
- Consider each project on its individual merits and goals, to ensure a balance between commercial, technical and aesthetic outcomes
- Explain issues in clear terms, including alternative options, constraints and cost implications
- Integrate services to respect the design integrity of buildings through close consultation with the client, architect and design team
- Provide adequate specification information and detailed drawings for obtaining keen tendering
- Incorporate environmentally aware goals around better energy efficiency, lower greenhouse gases and improved water conservation
- Be approachable and available to all clients with a focus on quality customer service and outcomes
- 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
- PEOPLE Provide a culture that values integrity in everything we do and empowers people to achieve our vision.
- ENGINEERING Use current and emerging technology and innovative techniques to deliver quality engineering solutions.
- INDUSTRY Build long lasting relationships by providing a client and project centric service.
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.
FORCE BEHIND OUR MINDSET
Tenacity
We pursue our values with tenacity and uphold them with integrity. We practise resilience and persevere through challenges, adapt quickly, and make agile decisions when it counts. We problem-solve with purpose, stay accountable, and lift each other up—no matter the adversity, obstacle or unexpected.
RESPECT AND CONSIDER 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 of work in our field.
WHAT WE EXPECT OF EACH OTHER
Standard of Excellence
We maintain a standard of excellence. We keep up-to-date with industry changes and evolution, and pride ourselves on innovative solutions. We present exceptional service that goes above and beyond 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.
A LIFE CHOICE
Personal Development
We promote personal development. As a team of trained professionals, we are empowered to respond to an ever-changing world and 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
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.
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
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)
Morgan Walter
Civil Engineering Manager / Civil / Environmental Engineer
BE (Civil & Environmental) MEEM, MIEAust
Glenn Comedoy
Hydraulic Team Leader / Senior Hydraulic Engineer / Associate
Dip Plumbing Services, Cert III Drafting Trades
Sean Finlay
BIM Design Team Leader / Senior Hydraulic Designer / Associate
BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying
Adam Bell
Fire Services Team Leader / Associate
Cert III Eng (Technical), Dip Fire Systems Design (current)
Josh Frew
Senior Hydraulic Designer / Associate
Dip – Hydraulic Services Design, Cert IV Plumbing & Services, Cert III Plumbing, HCAA Full Member
Steven Ta
Hydraulic Engineer / Project Coordinator / Associate
BE Civil
Daniel Drewitt
Senior Civil Engineer / Associate
BEng Civil, EA Member 4658272
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.
25November2025
Another step towards sustainability
As we look to the future, 2025 and beyond, we are proud to continue our move toward more sustainable
practices — after 10-years of print we are shifted our Annual Review to paperless and saved precious resources. We thank you for supporting this positive change.
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.