Benjamin Barrett

Ben holds a BE Civil and is a Chartered Professional (Civil & Structural). On the National and Queensland Engineering Registers, he is a Registered Practitioner in Victoria and a Member of Engineers Australia, bringing more than 15-years of in-field experience.

A well-rounded professional and chartered civil and structural engineer, Ben displays a habit of excellence. He is a confident leader carrying abilities built on a strong foundation of education and experience. He brings an expert level of technical skills and onsite knowledge combined with strong organisational, communication and professional capabilities.

Ben works hand-in-hand with the other core disciplines at Sparks+Partners to build better solutions. He leads our dedicated civil engineering division. Who complement our existing in-house skills and services by providing a natural transition from internal hydraulics to external civil services.

Under Ben’s guidance, the dynamic civil team has worked on hundreds of projects. From single-dwelling residential extensions to complete subdivisions, industrial and commercial developments, institutional and public works. He operates across all stages of a build, including initial concept designs, budgeting, authority approvals and liaisons, construction and most importantly, final client delivery.

Ben and the team at Sparks+Partners can perform detailed 3D modelling using 12D, Civil 3D and Civil Site Design software from a technology perspective. We can deliver drainage modelling using 12D DRAINS and HEC-RAS and water quality modelling using the MUSIC program.

Registrations and Memberships

• Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia
• Member of the Institution of Engineers Australia (MIEAust)
• National Engineering Register (NER) 3300498
• Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) 17546
• Victorian Building Authority Registered Building Practitioner Engineer (Civil) EC 65161

Civil Specialities

• Storm water drainage design
• Onsite detention design for above and below ground storage
• WSUD (Water Sensitive Urban Design), bio-retention and water cycle management
• Flood and overland flow modelling
• Carpark layout and design, public domain works and finished levels grading
• Rigid pavement and road design including industrial pavements
• Retaining wall design
• Risk Management
• Safety in Design
• Earthquake design
• Design of Concrete Structures to AS3600:2009

Working hand-in-hand with you to build better solutions