Nathan graduated with an honours degree in civil engineering from the University of Auckland in 2007. He has since worked for small consultancies in both Auckland and London, working as a structural engineer.
In 2014 Nathan moved to Tauranga and joined Mike, Graham and Ian at MCH. Then in 2016, Nathan joined Mike and Graham as directors of CHS Engineers Ltd.
Nathan is passionate about structural engineering and enjoys the problem-solving aspects of the job as well as interacting with clients and seeing projects through from concept to construction.
NATHAN SHAND
Director
Chartered Professional Engineer
nathan@chsengineers.co.nz
022 321 0047
(07) 578 4071 extn 1200
James graduated from Victoria University of Wellington in 2008 with a Bachelor in Science majoring in Physics, before attending the University of Auckland to undertake his studies in engineering. He graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Engineering with First Class Honours.
James started his engineering career in Auckland before moving home to Tauranga in 2015, joining Fairclough and King Consultants Ltd. In 2021 he moved to CHS Engineers Ltd, becoming a director in April 2022.
James has experience in structural, geotechnical and civil aspects of engineering, and has worked on a wide variety of residential, commercial and industrial projects. He is passionate about providing practical, cost-effective design solutions to his clients, and building strong enduring relationships with those he works with.
JAMES KING
Director
Chartered Professional Engineer
james@chsengineers.co.nz
027 330 7201
(07) 578 4071 extn 1202
Cameron graduated from the University of Canterbury in 2017 with a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours.
He moved to Tauranga to begin working as a civil & structural engineer in early 2017, working on a variety of residential and light commercial projects.
Cameron joined the CHS team in 2021 and is excited to continue providing efficient design solutions to clients.
CAMERON NIXON
Structural & Civil Engineer
cameron@chsengineers.co.nz
027 235 7381
(07) 578 4071 extn 1208
Wilson graduated from South China University of Technology (China) and got his Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering in 2010.
Wilson worked as a Structural Engineer for more than 10 years in China, especially experienced in the design of concrete and steel structures. In 2018, he and his family started their new journey in New Zealand and settled in Tauranga in 2019. Since then, Wilson has continued to grow his engineering knowledge through local projects, working on a variety of commercial and residential designs and assessments.
Wilson is pleased to be part of the CHS team since 2022 and is ready to support clients whenever they need help.
WILSON YANG
Structural Design Engineer
wilson@chsengineers.co.nz
022 510 8123
(07) 578 4071 extn 1203
Laichen graduated from Mountain Province State Polytechnic College (College of Engineering and Technology in the Philippines ) in 2007 with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
He started his career in civil engineering in the Philippines and upon moving to New Zealand in 2012, was elected as a member by Engineering New Zealand.
Once elected, Laichen then went on to work with various structural engineering consultancies, beginning as a structural engineering technician, then progressing to structural engineer. Laichen has experience across a wide variety of residential, light commercial and industrial projects.
Laichen joined CHS Engineers in November 2022 and is delighted to be a part of the team. He is excited to continue providing engineering solutions to clients.
LAICHEN ANGEL
Structural Design Engineer
laichen@chsengineers.co.nz
022 321 0047
(07) 578 4071 extn 1207
Michal graduated with an honours degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Auckland in 2007. She has since worked for consultancies in Auckland and Tauranga, taking a few breaks during this time to work overseas and start a family.
Michal started working for CHS in 2022 as a part-time Engineer and is enjoying the flexible working environment at CHS.
MICHAL-KATE PRESTON
Structural Design Engineer
michal@chsengineers.co.nz
022 012 3945
(07) 578 4071 extn 1209
Sarah-lee graduated from Durban University of Technology (South Africa) in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree of Architectural Technology. She and her husband moved to New Zealand in 2015, starting their NZ experience in Auckland, before moving to Tauranga in 2019.
Sarah has experience in multiple engineering sectors, including Mechanical, Naval, Structural, Electrical, Civil and Architectural drafting. She is enjoying focusing on and refining her drafting career in the structural, civil and residential sectors here at CHS Engineers.
SARAH-LEE TERBLANCHE
Senior Drafting Engineer
sarah@chsengineers.co.nz
021 084 50164
(07) 578 4071 extn 201
Andy graduated from Aalen University of Applied Science (Germany) in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree of engineering in Mechatronics. He and his wife moved to NZ in 2017, starting their NZ experience first in New Plymouth, later in Auckland and have recently moved to Tauranga. Andy has gained his experience working in engineering companies in Salach Goeppingen (Germany) and Auckland. In Germany he mainly focused on mechanical drafting but after moving to New Zealand he switched to Structural drafting and modelling.
Andy has 6 years work experience using various drafting platforms, such as Creo, ProSteel 3D, Vektorworks and Autodesk Revit.
Andy joined the CHS team in 2022 and is excited to provide his drafting skills to the client and is very happy to be a part of the CHS Engineers team.
ANDREAS HILDEBRANDT
Senior Revit Technician
andy@chsengineers.co.nz
020 4092 1581
(07) 578 4071 extn 1210
Jacqui graduated in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in 3D Object Design. After working in a variety of creative roles in Auckland, she moved back to Tauranga in 2017 with her young family.
In 2022 Jacqui joined CHS as a Structural Drafting Technician and is enjoying the team culture and flexible working environment.
JACQUI JOBLIN
Senior Drafting Technician
jacqui@chsengineers.co.nz
027 696 3486
(07) 578 4071 extn 1205
Graham graduated from Auckland University in 1978 with a Bachelor of Engineering and started work in Tauranga with Murray-North Ltd, a national engineering consultancy, and transferred to the Solomon Island branch of the company in 1989.
Graham returned to Tauranga in 1992, joining the Tauranga City Council’s business unit design office before acquiring the business in 1994 and establishing CSE Engineers.
In 1999 Graham joined Mike Horsley and established MCH Ltd, which operated until 2016 when Nathan joined the company and CHS Engineers was formed. In 2022, Graham stepped down as a director but continues to work as a consultant to CHS Engineers.
Graham’s career has covered a broad spectrum of structural and civil engineering and he has been involved with the Tauranga City Council’s building consent process since 1992, providing reviews and structural advice.
GRAHAM COX
Chartered Professional Engineer
Consultant
graham@chsengineers.co.nz
027 477 0316
Mike graduated from Canterbury University in 1978 with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, majoring in structures. After graduating, Mike worked for Tauranga City Council in the design office carrying out design work, infrastructure and building consent processing.
Leaving TCC as senior staff engineer in 1985, Mike joined Fairclough and Bedford where he worked for 2 years as a design engineer before becoming self-employed. In 1999, Mike was joined by Graham Cox where they formed MCH.
Since then, Mike has been involved in contract management, subdivision management and structural engineering. Mike has a particular interest in project management, contract administration and structural design. In 2021 Mike stepped down as a director of CHS, however continues to offer his professional services as a Senior Consultant to the company.
MIKE HORSLEY
Senior Consulting Engineer
027 473 5341
HANNAH KING
Human Resources and Accounts Manager
hannah@chsengineers.co.nz
027 468 9467
(07) 578 4071
Nathan graduated with an honours degree in civil engineering from the University of Auckland in 2007. He has since worked for small consultancies in both Auckland and London, working as a structural engineer.
In 2014 Nathan moved to Tauranga and joined Mike, Graham and Ian at MCH. Then in 2016, Nathan joined Mike and Graham as directors of CHS Engineers Ltd.
Nathan is passionate about structural engineering and enjoys the problem-solving aspects of the job as well as interacting with clients and seeing projects through from concept to construction.
NATHAN SHAND
Director
Chartered Professional Engineer
nathan@chsengineers.co.nz
022 321 0047
(07) 578 4071 extn 1200
James graduated from Victoria University of Wellington in 2008 with a Bachelor in Science majoring in Physics, before attending the University of Auckland to undertake his studies in engineering. He graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Engineering with First Class Honours.
James started his engineering career in Auckland before moving home to Tauranga in 2015, joining Fairclough and King Consultants Ltd. In 2021 he moved to CHS Engineers Ltd, becoming a director in April 2022.
James has experience in structural, geotechnical and civil aspects of engineering, and has worked on a wide variety of residential, commercial and industrial projects. He is passionate about providing practical, cost-effective design solutions to his clients, and building strong enduring relationships with those he works with.
JAMES KING
Director
Chartered Professional Engineer
james@chsengineers.co.nz
027 330 7201
(07) 578 4071 extn 1202
Cameron graduated from the University of Canterbury in 2017 with a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours.
He moved to Tauranga to begin working as a civil & structural engineer in early 2017, working on a variety of residential and light commercial projects.
Cameron joined the CHS team in 2021 and is excited to continue providing efficient design solutions to clients.
CAMERON NIXON
Structural & Civil Engineer
cameron@chsengineers.co.nz
027 235 7381
(07) 578 4071 extn 1208
Wilson graduated from South China University of Technology (China) and got his Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering in 2010.
Wilson worked as a Structural Engineer for more than 10 years in China, especially experienced in the design of concrete and steel structures. In 2018, he and his family started their new journey in New Zealand and settled in Tauranga in 2019. Since then, Wilson has continued to grow his engineering knowledge through local projects, working on a variety of commercial and residential designs and assessments.
Wilson is pleased to be part of the CHS team since 2022 and is ready to support clients whenever they need help.
WILSON YANG
Structural Design Engineer
wilson@chsengineers.co.nz
022 510 8123
(07) 578 4071 extn 1203
Laichen graduated from Mountain Province State Polytechnic College (College of Engineering and Technology in the Philippines ) in 2007 with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
He started his career in civil engineering in the Philippines and upon moving to New Zealand in 2012, was elected as a member by Engineering New Zealand.
Once elected, Laichen then went on to work with various structural engineering consultancies, beginning as a structural engineering technician, then progressing to structural engineer. Laichen has experience across a wide variety of residential, light commercial and industrial projects.
Laichen joined CHS Engineers in November 2022 and is delighted to be a part of the team. He is excited to continue providing engineering solutions to clients.
LAICHEN ANGEL
Structural Design Engineer
laichen@chsengineers.co.nz
022 321 0047
(07) 578 4071 extn 1207
Michal graduated with an honours degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Auckland in 2007. She has since worked for consultancies in Auckland and Tauranga, taking a few breaks during this time to work overseas and start a family.
Michal started working for CHS in 2022 as a part-time Engineer and is enjoying the flexible working environment at CHS.
MICHAL-KATE PRESTON
Structural Design Engineer
michal@chsengineers.co.nz
022 012 3945
(07) 578 4071 extn 1209
Sarah-lee graduated from Durban University of Technology (South Africa) in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree of Architectural Technology. She and her husband moved to New Zealand in 2015, starting their NZ experience in Auckland, before moving to Tauranga in 2019.
Sarah has experience in multiple engineering sectors, including Mechanical, Naval, Structural, Electrical, Civil and Architectural drafting. She is enjoying focusing on and refining her drafting career in the structural, civil and residential sectors here at CHS Engineers.
SARAH-LEE TERBLANCHE
Senior Drafting Engineer
sarah@chsengineers.co.nz
021 084 50164
(07) 578 4071 extn 201
Andy graduated from Aalen University of Applied Science (Germany) in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree of engineering in Mechatronics. He and his wife moved to NZ in 2017, starting their NZ experience first in New Plymouth, later in Auckland and have recently moved to Tauranga. Andy has gained his experience working in engineering companies in Salach Goeppingen (Germany) and Auckland. In Germany he mainly focused on mechanical drafting but after moving to New Zealand he switched to Structural drafting and modelling
Andy has 6 years work experience using various drafting platforms, such as Creo, ProSteel 3D, Vektorworks and Autodesk Revit.
Andy joined the CHS team in 2022 and is excited to provide his drafting skills to the client and is very happy to be a part of the CHS Engineers team.
ANDREAS HILDEBRANDT
Senior Revit Technician
andy@chsengineers.co.nz
020 4092 1581
(07) 578 4071 extn 1210
Jacqui graduated in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in 3D Object Design. After working in a variety of creative roles in Auckland, she moved back to Tauranga in 2017 with her young family.
In 2022 Jacqui joined CHS as a Structural Drafting Technician and is enjoying the team culture and flexible working environment.
JACQUI JOBLIN
Senior Drafting Technician
jacqui@chsengineers.co.nz
027 696 3486
(07) 578 4071 extn 1205
Graham graduated from Auckland University in 1978 with a Bachelor of Engineering and started work in Tauranga with Murray-North Ltd, a national engineering consultancy, and transferred to the Solomon Island branch of the company in 1989.
Graham returned to Tauranga in 1992, joining the Tauranga City Council’s business unit design office before acquiring the business in 1994 and establishing CSE Engineers.
In 1999 Graham joined Mike Horsley and established MCH Ltd, which operated until 2016 when Nathan joined the company and CHS Engineers was formed. In 2022, Graham stepped down as a director but continues to work as a consultant to CHS Engineers.
Graham’s career has covered a broad spectrum of structural and civil engineering and he has been involved with the Tauranga City Council’s building consent process since 1992, providing reviews and structural advice.
GRAHAM COX
Chartered Professional Engineer
Consultant
graham@chsengineers.co.nz
027 477 0316
Mike graduated from Canterbury University in 1978 with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, majoring in structures. After graduating, Mike worked for Tauranga City Council in the design office carrying out design work, infrastructure and building consent processing.
Leaving TCC as senior staff engineer in 1985, Mike joined Fairclough and Bedford where he worked for 2 years as a design engineer before becoming self-employed. In 1999, Mike was joined by Graham Cox where they formed MCH.
Since then, Mike has been involved in contract management, subdivision management and structural engineering. Mike has a particular interest in project management, contract administration and structural design. In 2021 Mike stepped down as a director of CHS, however continues to offer his professional services as a Senior Consultant to the company.
MIKE HORSLEY
Senior Consulting Engineer
027 473 5341
HANNAH KING
Human Resources and Accounts Manager
hannah@chsengineers.co.nz
027 468 9467
(07) 578 4071
Nathan graduated with an honours degree in civil engineering from the University of Auckland in 2007. He has since worked for small consultancies in both Auckland and London, working as a structural engineer.
In 2014 Nathan moved to Tauranga and joined Mike, Graham and Ian at MCH. Then in 2016, Nathan joined Mike and Graham as directors of CHS Engineers Ltd.
Nathan is passionate about structural engineering and enjoys the problem-solving aspects of the job as well as interacting with clients and seeing projects through from concept to construction.
NATHAN SHAND
Director
Chartered Professional Engineer
nathan@chsengineers.co.nz
022 321 0047
(07) 578 4071 extn 1200
James graduated from Victoria University of Wellington in 2008 with a Bachelor in Science majoring in Physics, before attending the University of Auckland to undertake his studies in engineering. He graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Engineering with First Class Honours.
James started his engineering career in Auckland before moving home to Tauranga in 2015, joining Fairclough and King Consultants Ltd. In 2021 he moved to CHS Engineers Ltd, becoming a director in April 2022.
James has experience in structural, geotechnical and civil aspects of engineering, and has worked on a wide variety of residential, commercial and industrial projects. He is passionate about providing practical, cost-effective design solutions to his clients, and building strong enduring relationships with those he works with.
JAMES KING
Director
Chartered Professional Engineer
james@chsengineers.co.nz
027 330 7201
(07) 578 4071 extn 1202
Cameron graduated from the University of Canterbury in 2017 with a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours.
He moved to Tauranga to begin working as a civil & structural engineer in early 2017, working on a variety of residential and light commercial projects.
Cameron joined the CHS team in 2021 and is excited to continue providing efficient design solutions to clients.
CAMERON NIXON
Structural & Civil Engineer
cameron@chsengineers.co.nz
027 235 7381
(07) 578 4071 extn 1208
Wilson graduated from South China University of Technology (China) and got his Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering in 2010.
Wilson worked as a Structural Engineer for more than 10 years in China, especially experienced in the design of concrete and steel structures. In 2018, he and his family started their new journey in New Zealand and settled in Tauranga in 2019. Since then, Wilson has continued to grow his engineering knowledge through local projects, working on a variety of commercial and residential designs and assessments.
Wilson is pleased to be part of the CHS team since 2022 and is ready to support clients whenever they need help.
WILSON YANG
Structural Design Engineer
wilson@chsengineers.co.nz
022 510 8123
(07) 578 4071 extn 1203
Laichen graduated from Mountain Province State Polytechnic College (College of Engineering and Technology in the Philippines ) in 2007 with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
He started his career in civil engineering in the Philippines and upon moving to New Zealand in 2012, was elected as a member by Engineering New Zealand.
Once elected, Laichen then went on to work with various structural engineering consultancies, beginning as a structural engineering technician, then progressing to structural engineer. Laichen has experience across a wide variety of residential, light commercial and industrial projects.
Laichen joined CHS Engineers in November 2022 and is delighted to be a part of the team. He is excited to continue providing engineering solutions to clients.
LAICHEN ANGEL
Structural Design Engineer
laichen@chsengineers.co.nz
022 321 0047
(07) 578 4071 extn 1207
Michal graduated with an honours degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Auckland in 2007. She has since worked for consultancies in Auckland and Tauranga, taking a few breaks during this time to work overseas and start a family.
Michal started working for CHS in 2022 as a part-time Engineer and is enjoying the flexible working environment at CHS.
MICHAL-KATE PRESTON
Structural Design Engineer
michal@chsengineers.co.nz
022 012 3945
(07) 578 4071 extn 1209
Sarah-lee graduated from Durban University of Technology (South Africa) in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree of Architectural Technology. She and her husband moved to New Zealand in 2015, starting their NZ experience in Auckland, before moving to Tauranga in 2019.
Sarah has experience in multiple engineering sectors, including Mechanical, Naval, Structural, Electrical, Civil and Architectural drafting. She is enjoying focusing on and refining her drafting career in the structural, civil and residential sectors here at CHS Engineers.
SARAH-LEE TERBLANCHE
Senior Drafting Engineer
sarah@chsengineers.co.nz
021 084 50164
(07) 578 4071 extn 201
Andy graduated from Aalen University of Applied Science (Germany) in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree of engineering in Mechatronics. He and his wife moved to NZ in 2017, starting their NZ experience first in New Plymouth, later in Auckland and have recently moved to Tauranga. Andy has gained his experience working in engineering companies in Salach Goeppingen (Germany) and Auckland. In Germany he mainly focused on mechanical drafting but after moving to New Zealand he switched to Structural drafting and modelling
Andy has 6 years work experience using various drafting platforms, such as Creo, ProSteel 3D, Vektorworks and Autodesk Revit.
Andy joined the CHS team in 2022 and is excited to provide his drafting skills to the client and is very happy to be a part of the CHS Engineers team.
ANDREAS HILDEBRANDT
Senior Revit Technician
andy@chsengineers.co.nz
020 4092 1581
(07) 578 4071 extn 1210
Jacqui graduated in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in 3D Object Design. After working in a variety of creative roles in Auckland, she moved back to Tauranga in 2017 with her young family.
In 2022 Jacqui joined CHS as a Structural Drafting Technician and is enjoying the team culture and flexible working environment.
JACQUI JOBLIN
Senior Drafting Technician
jacqui@chsengineers.co.nz
027 696 3486
(07) 578 4071 extn 1205
Graham graduated from Auckland University in 1978 with a Bachelor of Engineering and started work in Tauranga with Murray-North Ltd, a national engineering consultancy, and transferred to the Solomon Island branch of the company in 1989.
Graham returned to Tauranga in 1992, joining the Tauranga City Council’s business unit design office before acquiring the business in 1994 and establishing CSE Engineers.
In 1999 Graham joined Mike Horsley and established MCH Ltd, which operated until 2016 when Nathan joined the company and CHS Engineers was formed. In 2022, Graham stepped down as a director but continues to work as a consultant to CHS Engineers.
Graham’s career has covered a broad spectrum of structural and civil engineering and he has been involved with the Tauranga City Council’s building consent process since 1992, providing reviews and structural advice.
GRAHAM COX
Chartered Professional Engineer
Consultant
graham@chsengineers.co.nz
027 477 0316
Mike graduated from Canterbury University in 1978 with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, majoring in structures. After graduating, Mike worked for Tauranga City Council in the design office carrying out design work, infrastructure and building consent processing.
Leaving TCC as senior staff engineer in 1985, Mike joined Fairclough and Bedford where he worked for 2 years as a design engineer before becoming self-employed. In 1999, Mike was joined by Graham Cox where they formed MCH.
Since then, Mike has been involved in contract management, subdivision management and structural engineering. Mike has a particular interest in project management, contract administration and structural design. In 2021 Mike stepped down as a director of CHS, however continues to offer his professional services as a Senior Consultant to the company.
MIKE HORSLEY
Senior Consulting Engineer
027 473 5341
HANNAH KING
Human Resources and Accounts Manager
hannah@chsengineers.co.nz
027 468 9467
(07) 578 4071