Pride and responsibility
We are proud of what we do and take responsibility for what we produce. We act with honesty and integrity, and we always do our best.
About McClellands
Helping people create better buildings, with practical regional experience.
We are a boutique engineering practice in Ballarat: structural and civil engineers, engineering geologists, soil technicians, surveyors, drafters and building consultants. Colin McClelland started the practice. Todd McClelland leads it today.
Working in Ballarat since [year founded].
What we value
Practicality
We give considered, practical solutions that work. We look at them from your point of view and ask whether there is a better way.
A positive team
We collaborate inside and outside the office, look after each other, and communicate in a way that is respectful and helpful.
Technically progressive
We keep developing our skills, our knowledge, our technology and our approach.
Our people
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Todd McClelland
Director and principal engineer
MIEAust CPEng
Todd can't decide whether he likes civil, structural or soil engineering more, so he manages the business as well.
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Michael Lang
Senior engineer and structural manager
MIEAust CPEng
Michael likes creating strong buildings and restoring weak ones that need some love.
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Patrick O'Neill
Senior engineer and site investigations manager
MEngT MIEAust
Patrick loves seeing a project through from the first soil sample to the final structural detail.
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Adric Morrison
Senior engineer and technical operations manager
MEngT MIEAust
Adric enjoys building systems that fit together properly, much like Lego with fewer spare pieces.
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Dave Horwood
Senior engineering geologist
BAppSc (Geology), MAusIMM CP(Geo), RPGeo
Dave can't help but stop and look at a good road cutting.
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Joel Moriarty
Experienced engineer
BEng (Civil) (Hons), MIEAust
Joel is a civil and structural design engineer who thrives on problem solving, outdoor activities and coffee brewed with intent.
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Ned Talbot
Experienced engineer
BEng (Civil) (Hons), MIEAust
Ned relishes helping refurbish homes and isn't afraid to poke his head into roof spaces, no matter the cobwebs.
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Callum Baker
Experienced engineer
BEng (Civil) (Hons), MIEAust
Callum enjoys digging into soil and building details to make sure every solution is practical and rock solid.
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Jeremy Lucey
Design engineer
BEng (Civil) (Hons), MIEAust
Jeremy enjoys being involved from the first site investigation to seeing clients bring their project to life. Seen frequently at the coffee machine.
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Emma Powell
Design engineer
BEng (Civil) (Hons), MIEAust
Emma approaches every project like a good strategy game: thoughtful planning, smart moves and everything fitting where it should.
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Gareth Pugh
Design engineer
[credentials]
[bio]
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Kate Wakefield
Graduate engineering geologist
BSc (Hons)
Kate thinks touching dirt is just as good as touching grass.
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Alex Walter
Experienced drafter
AdvDip (Bldg Design Arch)
Alex turns structural design requirements into clear, practical drawings that work in the field.
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Murray Robertson
Drafter and survey technician
Registered building practitioner (draftsperson)
Murray keeps talking about retirement but loves to draw too much.
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Geordie Dickson
Survey technician
Geordie loves turning raw site data into clear, reliable details everyone can build on.
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Julia Drew
Support officer
AHRI
Julia supports the team with calm focus, blending the discipline of a roller derby coach with a people-first mindset.
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Darcy Roycroft
Support officer
DipEng
Darcy supports the team with practical solutions, technical thinking and an eye for detail, informed by a background in engineering drafting.
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Colin McClelland
Founder, retired
The original engineer. Now retired, but still with plenty of ideas.
Who we work with
Homeowners and owner builders, builders, building designers, architects, drafters, developers, planning consultants, plumbers, landscapers, local government, public land managers and civil contractors. We typically work on residential projects, alongside selected commercial, government, school and church projects.
Registered, insured and accountable
Memberships
- Engineers Australia: Chartered
- National Engineering Register
- Foundation and Footings Society
- ACSEV
- AusIMM
- Australian Institute of Geoscientists
- Australian Geomechanics Society
Insurance
All our services are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Check us
You can look up any engineer on the National Engineering Register through Engineers Australia, and on the Victorian public register of professional engineers through Consumer Affairs Victoria.
Visit us in Soldiers Hill
201 Armstrong St North, Soldiers Hill, Ballarat VIC 3350
Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm
Map: 201 Armstrong St North, Soldiers Hill
Tell us what you are seeing.
Call during business hours, or send the details and a few photos and we will be in touch to talk it through.
Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm
mail@mcclellands.com.au
201 Armstrong St North, Soldiers Hill, Ballarat VIC 3350