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Sophie South
Principal Civil Engineer
Based in: Christchurch
Sophie's proactive approach enables her to work closely with communities, regulatory authorities and technical experts to create sustainable and impactful solutions.
Sophie is a Chartered Professional Natural Resources Engineer with expertise in stormwater design, hydrology, environmental assessments and the design of 3-waters services for urban and rural developments. She co-leads our Civil Team, supporting teams across our Christchurch and Greymouth offices.
Having worked on a range of water infrastructure projects across New Zealand and the Pacific, Sophie's experience includes stormwater and servicing design for large-scale residential and commercial developments, infrastructure upgrades for councils, civil design for school redevelopments, healthcare and retirement villages, and environmental management planning for complex water projects.
She has strong relationships with local authorities, and is experienced in navigating district and regional consenting requirements.
Alongside her engineering work, Sophie contributes through governance roles in the community. In 2024, her commitment was recognised with the Emerging Director Award from the Canterbury Institute of Directors.
SKILLS
- Project management
- Team management
- Stormwater treatment, modelling and conveyance design
- High pressure water modelling
- Hydrological investigations
- Water quality monitoring and assessment
MEMBERSHIPS
- Chartered Member of Engineering New Zealand (CMEngNZ)
- Water New Zealand
- Institute of Directors
QUALIFICATIONS
- Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng (NZ))
- Master of Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Natural Resources
EXPERTISE
- Civil
CONTACT DETAILS
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OUR PEOPLE
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OUR PEOPLE
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the reason our work is trusted, our projects succeed, and our relationships last.
Their work has real purpose. Every project contributes to safer developments, stronger infrastructure, and better outcomes for the communities we serve. By combining thoughtful problem-solving with practical delivery, our people consistently achieve results that stand up today and create value for the future.