Role
Engineering Geologist
Email
Phone
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Physics
Doctor of Philosophy - Physics
Affiliations
New Zealand Geotechnical Society - Member
Geological Society of New Zealand - Member
Joined DO
2013
Interests
Music, reading, gardening, sailing and being walked by his dog.
Region
Christchurch
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Dr. Peter Smale

Peter is an experienced engineering geologist based in Christchurch. He joined Davis Ogilvie over a decade ago, after working as a field geologist in the oil and gold industries in Australia.

Peter specialises in site investigations for residential and commercial properties and subdivisions across Canterbury, the West Coast and Nelson, providing desk study, site investigation, analysis, design and reporting.

His geotechnical reports include shallow and deep ground investigation and analysis, geological hazard assessment for subdivisions – including liquefaction susceptibility – and foundation recommendations.

Peter also has experience providing peer reviews for legal cases. After the Canterbury and Kaikoura earthquakes, he provided insurance providers and clients with clear, practical geotechnical advice to help resolve disputes for private and commercial settings.