enovate

Who we are

Enovate is an innovative structural engineering company.

Our team is highly trained and has experience covering a wide range of materials and construction methods.

We are capable of adding value to projects by providing cost effective structural solutions.

The Directors remain heavily involved throughout the design and construction phases, meaning as a client your project is getting the expertise and experience through to the end.

  • Hands on directors with varying skillsets

  • Extensive knowledge

  • Clear and robust communication

  • Low-carbon solution and engineered timber prefabrication

Meet the Directors

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PATRICK MOHANDIRECTOR
B.E. Civil (Hons), CPEng, MIPENZ, MIEAust

Pat holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Hons) from the University of Canterbury and brings over 20 years of experience, including national projects across New Zealand and international work in London, Dubai, and Sydney. As a Co-Founding Director of Enovate, he oversees business development, team management, and structural design and review. With strong expertise in concrete and steel, Pat complements Mike’s mass timber specialisation, enabling Enovate to deliver versatile structural solutions. He remains actively involved in projects to ensure quality and excellence throughout all design and construction phases.

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DR MICHAEL NEWCOMBE DIRECTOR
B.E. Civil (Hons), MSC, PhD, CPEng, MIPENZ

Mike holds a Master’s degree from the European School for Earthquake Engineering and a Doctorate from the University of Canterbury, where he specialised in the design of multi-storey timber buildings. As a Co-Founding Director of Enovate, he leads business development, structural design and review across residential, commercial, and educational projects. While experienced in concrete and steel design, Mike is widely recognised for his expertise in timber technology and is regularly invited to teach and present at professional seminars and universities. His innovative approach to structural systems helps drive Enovate’s commitment to sustainable and efficient design solutions.

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DR BRIAN PENGDIRECTOR
BE (Hons), PhD, CPEng, CMEngNZ

Brian holds an Honours degree and a PhD from the University of Canterbury, where he spent four years researching the seismic behaviour and analysis of reinforced concrete frame buildings with precast flooring systems. With more than 16 years of consulting experience, he has worked extensively on the design and management of new residential, commercial, and industrial projects, as well as the seismic assessment and strengthening of existing buildings throughout NZ. At Enovate, Brian focuses on technical development, project management, and quality assurance, supporting the company’s ongoing innovation and commitment to technical excellence.

Why work with Enovate

Client

Brief

You get

DIRECTORS FULLY ENGAGED THROUGHOUT THE DESIGN PROCESS

PATRICK MOHAN

Director
  • TRADITIONAL CONCRETE & STEEL
  • BUILDABILITY
  • COST EFFECTIVE

MICHAEL NEWCOMBE

Director

  • ENGINEERED TIMBER

  • ALTERNATIVE SUPPLY CHAIN

  • MODULAR CONSTRUCTION

  • ENVIRONMENTAL

BRIAN PENG

Director

  • SEISMIC RESILIENCE

  • COMPLIANCE PATHWAY

  • QUALITY ANALYSIS

THE ENOVATE ENGINE ROOM

3x DIRECTORS
1x ASSOCIATE
15x ENGINEERS
4X DRAFTSPEOPLE
2X ADMINISTRATORS

Tailored Solutions

Enovate can provide structural design to a wide range of sectors, including but not limited to Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Health, Aged Care and Education.

We utilise the diverse skill sets of the directors and senior engineers to develop multiple structural solutions at an early stage based on the clients key drivers. This early optioneering approach helps the client make an informed decision about what path may suit the project.

Enovate is structured such that Directors are engaged with the design process.
Unlike larger firms, the Directors of Enovate are at the coal face of delivering your project, which is one of our biggest strengths.

Design of reinforced concrete, steel, and timber structures

Design of mass timber structures

Design for prefabricated systems (including framing, panelised and volumetric systems)

Design of earthquake resilient structures including low-damage design

Seismic assessment and retrofit of existing structures

Construction monitoring

Peer review of structural designs and assessments

Development or introduction of new structural systems

Advanced structural / seismic analysis (e.g. Push-Over, Time-History analysis)

Structural inspections and remedial design

Experienced 3D BIM modelling and coordination

LOD400 capable for engineered timber shop drawings