Innovative approaches to solving complex problems

Covey is a multi disciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Established in 1990, our team of fully qualified engineers, landscape architects, environmental scientists and bushfire consultants combine to form our award winning company. 

With offices in Maroochydore, North Lakes and visiting offices in Tamworth and PNG we are spread out across the oceanic region, which makes access to both local and remote projects easily achievable. 

Our broad skill set allows us to work across a variety of industries including; commercial, industrial, public works, education, aged care, residential, tourism and special environmental projects. 

Covey offers a large array of consulting services encompassing Civil, Structural, Mechanical and Hydraulic as well as Landscape Architecture & Design. Our Environmental services include, Water Resources & Environmental Engineering and we have a unique Bushfire Management and Ecology service department too. All departments are supported by our Planning team and we have a Certified Adjudicator on staff too. 

Part of why we have such a great reputation is because we deliver on our promises, with the help of our highly organised administration team, Covey is a well oiled machine with over 30 years of experience across multiple markets. 

Over the years we have been the recipient of a number of prestigious awards, of which we are very proud. This includes the 2017 & 2021 UDIA award for Consultants’ Excellence.

 Whatever the scale or complexity of a project, Covey is dedicated to finding a practical, economical and workable solution to ensure the project is delivered as planned. Our relationships with local councils and government departments see us negotiating development approvals to help drive the progression of projects. With Covey, we are here every step of the way. 

Covey's Quality Management Systems are certified to the AS9001:2015 standard

Company Overview

We are a collection of Engineering and Environmental professionals who hold the accomplishment of a diverse range of fantastic engineering projects in high esteem.

Our capabilities are multi-disciplinary and completely integrated. From the engineering planning, building design, structural engineering, civil engineering, roadwork management, sewerage and stormwater management through to dispute resolution, flood modelling, landscape design, bushfire risk analysis and erosion control we have the inhouse capability to develop your project into an award winning solution.

At Covey, we understand the importance of communication, innovation and value engineering across our projects. We do this by utilising the inherent skills of our professional and experienced team to ensure that the brief is met.

Company Mission Statement

Covey Associates has built a solid reputation as a project consultancy that produces high quality and credible work in our industry. We are constantly evolving and rising to new challenges which the market delivers to us. Our resourcefulness and highly skilled team of professionals at Covey ensure that we accurately deliver outcomes that help us to secure the longevity of our renowned reputation.

Safety Policy

Safety Management and track record 


We are committed to the safety of our staff and customers and believe it is imperative to provide a safe working environment when we manufacture or install our products. Our lean principles help us to minimise hazards in the workplace and our risk and quality management practices ensure that we deliver our projects on time to budget and as safely as possible. 


Track record: -0 % Harm


Quality Policy

Covey Associates is a multidisciplinary consulting firm offering professional services in the fields of Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Hydraulic and Hydrology, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Fire Management, Planning, Landscape Architecture, Building Design, 3D Visualisation, Project and Program Management, Cost Control, Construction Contract Administration and Dispute Resolution services.


We at Covey Associates are individually and collectively committed to providing a consistently high standard of service to our clients, and the general community at large.


To ensure the above we:

  • limit our services to the areas of our expertise
  • abide by the Code of Ethics of the Institution of Engineers, Australia
  • commit adequate resources to the project and
  • have implemented a Quality Assurance system based upon AS/ISO 9001: 2015.


As a Company we also believe that abiding by an effective Quality Assurance system will:-

  • minimise our exposure to risk
  • reduce inefficiency and increase profitability
  • deliver a better "product"


Quality is achieved by:

  • ensuring project performance and staff performance is reviewed periodically to benchmarks set by the Managing Director;
  • ensuring that all completed work is reviewed before leaving the office by suitably qualified or experienced staff;
  • maintaining the competency and skill of staff at a high level;\
  • all project design and documentation will be fit for purpose, as determined by an Independent Assessor – e.g. Building Certifier, Council Approval, etc
  • regularly auditing the work of Coveys workers to ensure compliance with company policies by conducting internal audits;\
  • responding to client enquiries in a timely manner;
  • register and maintain preferred supplier or pre-qualification arrangements with public organisations.


The management and staff are totally committed to appropriate adherence to the requirements of the Quality Management system

Best Practice

We strive for perfection using best practice methods. This has helped us to win the UDIA Award for Consultants’ Excellence in 2017 (Parklakes 2) and 2021 (Pelican Waters).

Environmental Management Policy

It is our policy to address environmental issues and comply with all environmental legislation and regulations that relate to the environmental aspects of our business.

We employ socially acceptable and cost-effective strategies to mitigate threats to the environment and provide protection to Clients, the general publish, and the Company’s employees. We take an interest in the prevention of pollution through the adoption of processes, practices, materials and products that avoid, reduce or control pollutionWe at Covey Associates are individually and collectively committed to providing a consistently high standard of service to our clients, and the general community at large.



 Strategies 

Complying with all relevant environmental laws and regulations and ISO 14001:2015. 

Disposing of all waste in a responsible manner. 

Continuously improving Environmental Management System via consultative forums and audit processes. 

Establishing measurable objectives to ensure continued improvement systems aimed at the elimination of waste, pollution, and environmental hard and reviewing performance against objectives at least annually. 

Providing all employees with appropriate information/training in safe materials and the application of materials in all areas. 

Involving and consulting, where appropriate, employees, Government authorities and regulatory bodies, and clients to identify improved environmental practices. 


Responsibilities 

Our implementation of the management System Standard ISO 14001, whereby our Management System ensures that we set objectives and targets and review environmental objective and targets. In pursuit of these aims and objectives, we undertake to comply with relevant applicable legal requirements which relate to our organisations’ environmental aspects. All our employees, suppliers, and consultants are well informed concerning the practical application of our Environmental Policy, which is opening available to the public


Environmental Management Policy

It is our policy to address environmental issues and comply with all environmental legislation and regulations that relate to the environmental aspects of our business.

We employ socially acceptable and cost-effective strategies to mitigate threats to the environment and provide protection to Clients, the general publish, and the Company’s employees.

We take an interest in the prevention of pollution through the adoption of processes, practices, materials and products that avoid, reduce or control pollution.

Associations We Belong To


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