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Independent Civil Engineering Services

Expert advice across contracts, procurement, and delivery.

With over 20 years of experience across public infrastructure projects, JVP Civil offers a suite of services that support high performance project delivery spanning technical, commercial, and governance support throughout the contract lifecycle.

Engineer to Contract (EtC)

Delivering clarity and structure through the NZS 3910 / 3916 / 3917 framework.

Independent Certifier (IC)

Objective certification of progress, variations, and payments ensuring trust and transparency.

Procurement Planning & Evaluation

Strategy-led procurement models, tender evaluations, and contract documentation for public infrastructure.

Contract Administration

Full lifecycle contract management, including NZS 3910:2023 implementation, risk mitigation, and claim assessment.

Programme & Project Management

Oversight of complex programmes balancing technical, budget, and community outcomes.

Governance & Risk Advisory

Support for project steering groups, funding agencies, and local government executives.

Engineer to Contract

Josh has acted as EtC for projects exceeding $300M, using NZS 3910:2023 and earlier versions. From technical oversight to claim evaluation and dispute resolution, we ensure contractual clarity at every step.

“Our role as EtC isn’t just about contract forms. It’s about trust, clarity, and delivery with integrity.”

Procurement Advisory

Experience with Waka Kotahi, DCC and other clients delivering robust, defendable procurement strategies under time pressure and public scrutiny.

Who We’ve Worked With

  • Dunedin City Council
  • NZ Transport Agency / Waka Kotahi
  • Otago Regional Council
  • Local Government NZ (Cook Islands advisory)
  • World Bank (Vanuatu, Saudi Arabia)
  • Beca, GeoSolve, Tonkin & Taylor
  • Dunedin City Council
  • NZ Transport Agency / Waka Kotahi
  • Otago Regional Council
  • Local Government NZ (Cook Islands advisory)
  • World Bank (Vanuatu, Saudi Arabia)
  • Beca, GeoSolve, Tonkin & Taylor

Trusted by councils, agencies, and funders across NZ and the Pacific.

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We support government agencies, local authorities, and private clients with independent civil engineering advice and programme oversight. Whether you’re planning, tendering, or delivering. JVP Civil is here to help ensure your project is successful, efficient, and future-proof.
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