GHD merger means more power

Engineering, architecture and environmental consulting company GHD has merged with Hill Michael, an Australian firm specialising in the development and operation of electricity supply systems.

Hill Michael provides strategic engineering services associated with the planning, development and operation of the electricity supply system. As well as contributing technical insights to some of the largest energy-related projects in Australia, Hill Michael provides regulatory and policy advice to government.

GHD’s CEO, Ian Shepherd, commented, “We have been searching for a partner in the energy sector for some time. In Hill Michael, we have found an organisation that aligns well with our business and has a well-earned reputation for technical excellence.

“Managing electricity supply is technically complex and commercially challenging. We now have a market-leading mix of technical and commercial knowledge from which to draw project teams together anywhere in the country.”

Joseph O’Brien, CEO of Hill Michael, said, “It is a great privilege and opportunity to become part of GHD. Combining the scale, strength and diversity of GHD with our high-value strategic engineering knowledge will unlock exciting opportunities across many aspects of energy supply.”

Hill Michael’s 60 staff across five states will integrate into GHD’s existing energy and electricity teams over the coming months. Dedicated energy teams will now serve the domestic and industrial markets from bases in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra and Townsville.