About Covey
Founded on the Sunshine Coast in 1990, Covey Associates has grown into a leading, innovative consulting engineering firm with a reputation for excellence across Southeast Queensland and beyond. With our head office in Maroochydore and a second location in North Lakes, Brisbane, we've established ourselves as a powerhouse of multi-disciplinary expertise.
Our team of over 60 highly qualified professionals includes engineers, designers, and consultants who bring unparalleled experience to every project. This diverse pool of talent allows us to offer comprehensive services across a wide range of sectors. Our experience spans residential and commercial developments through to specialised fields such as racing, tourism, medical, aged care, retirement, education, extractive industries, and environmental projects.
At Covey, we pride ourselves on our collaborative approach, both within our team and with our clients. This commitment to open communication and customer inclusion has been the cornerstone of our success, enabling us to deliver award-winning projects that consistently exceed expectations.
Whether it's an icon commercial build or a multi-million dollar development, our expertise spans various disciplines, including civil, structural, hydraulic, and environmental engineering. We also offer landscape architecture, building design, and project management services, providing a truly integrated solution for our clients.
With a track record of innovation and a dedication to quality, Covey continues to shape the landscape of Southeast Queensland, one project at a time. Our passion for engineering excellence and commitment to enhancing local communities drives us to create practical, economical, and sustainable solutions for every challenge we encounter.
The culture of our success lies within the collaboration between our internal teams and our commitment to customer inclusion and communication.
Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with company news and updates.
Our Values
We are a strongly values-driven company, and this informs every aspect of our business - from culture, communication, and how we collaborate, through to the our client relationships, the kinds of projects we take on, and our measures of success.
Leadership Team
Covey is overseen by our experienced board of directors. Experts in the field and in the boardroom, our outstanding leadership team drives our vision to develop community sustainability.
They are responsible for setting our vision, strategic direction, and operational management, as well as living our values, and nurturing our collaborative and inclusive culture.
Managing Director and Principal Civil & Structural Engineer
BEng (Civil), RPEQ, MIEAust
Chris is the Managing Director of Covey Associates Pty Ltd. He is an Engineer with experience in the appraisal, design and construction of the built environment in Australia and United Kingdom. Chris has over 30 years industry experience and brings a wealth of knowledge to every project he is involved with.
The lead civil engineer on many coastal projects, Chris works closely with the broader Covey team to provide the best results for clients, the local authority, and the environment. With a background in both civil and structural engineering, Chris has a reputation for delivering practical solutions to complex problems.
Chris is also an Accredited Unitywater Major Connection Certifier.
Director and Principal Civil Engineer
BEng (Civil) (Hon), CPEng, RPEQ, MIEAust, CPESC
Kristine is experienced in a range of Civil Engineering roles for both public and private sector clients, her core skill set is in the design, management and implementation of civil infrastructure projects with particular emphasis on residential subdivisions, external works, master planned developments and aged care communities.
Kristine has been involved in multi-disciplinary planning for large scale projects, working on preliminary planning through to detailed design, managing the application and approval phase, client liaison and local authority negotiations, project management of consultants and contractors, technical supervision of design teams and contract management including site supervision.
A Unitywater Major Connections Certifier, Kristine has prepared numerous applications for a diverse range of projects. Her goal is to provide a professional service in a friendly and competent manner whilst achieving excellent outcomes for clients.
Director and Registered Adjudicator
BTech (EnvEng), MBA (Finance), DipLaw
Kerstin has a broad range of experience within the areas of environmental engineering, extractive industry, subdivision development, building works, contract administration feasibility / development costings and project management. Her experience and knowledge provide for high quality reporting, design and documentation capabilities.
Her civil engineering experience involves flood prediction (hydrology), Hydraulic analysis/design, stormwater and water supply network analyses and sewerage treatment plants.
Adding to her engineering competence, Kerstin has completed a Master of Business Administration degree with a specialisation in finance, Diploma of Law, and the Company Directors certificate.
Director and Principal Environmental & Civil Engineer & Scientist
BEnvSc, BSc (Hon), MEng (Civil), PhD, CPESC
Dr Christopher Walker is a Director of Covey and is the lead of the Environment, Water, and Bushfire disciplines. He has significant experience in the design and management of green infrastructure, working on a diverse range of projects both in Australia and overseas.
Chris is a world-expert in the use of constructed floating wetlands (CFWs) for water treatment and has developed several novel designs and applications of this technology. He is also an experienced Expert Witness for matters in the Planning and Environment Court.
Highly involved in research, Chris is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of South Australia and the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Brand Story
In mid 2024, Covey embarked on a strategic branding project to reinforce our position as a trusted market leader. This initiative was driven by our desire to align our visual identity and messaging with our evolving service offerings and new company vision and strategy.
Our leadership team worked closely with a branding agency to develop a refreshed brand strategy that would resonate with both existing and potential clients. The process included workshops, market research, and design discovery to ensure that the new brand identity would accurately reflect Covey's values, expertise, and future aspirations.
The rebranding effort was undertaken for several key reasons. Chief amongst them, the branding project sought to emphasise Covey's commitment to innovation and sustainability.
The result was a modern, cohesive brand identity that strengthens our brand recognition, better communicates our unique value proposition and reinforces our reputation for excellence.
