RECS Consulting Engineers & Building Design

What This Firm Does

RECS Consulting Engineers & Building Design is a multidisciplinary practice operating from Port Douglas in far north Queensland since 1979. The firm provides integrated engineering, architectural design, and construction services across residential, commercial, and civil infrastructure projects throughout tropical Queensland.

Engineering Services

The practice delivers civil and structural engineering solutions under the Building Code of Australia and National Construction Code frameworks. Key engineering capabilities include:

• Geotechnical investigations and slope stability analysis for tropical terrain conditions
• Pavement investigation and design for Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads projects
• Hydrological assessment incorporating Queensland stormwater management requirements
• Road and bridge design meeting Australian Standards and DTMR specifications

Planning and Environmental Services

RECS carries out environmental impact assessments and development applications under Queensland's Planning Act 2016 and Environmental Protection Act 1994. Environmental services encompass:

• Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plans for major developments
• Acid Sulphate Soil Investigation and Management Plans for coastal projects
• Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plans meeting Queensland environmental standards
• Site assessment and environmental auditing for compliance monitoring

Design and Construction Services

The firm operates architectural design services alongside QBCC licensed building operations under permits 1106533 and 889193. Design capabilities include:

• Architectural concept development through to detailed construction documentation
• Interior design services for residential and commercial projects
• Master planning for large scale residential and mixed-use developments
• Contract administration and construction supervision under Queensland building regulations

Experience and Accreditations

The practice holds extensive professional registrations including Chartered Professional Engineer status and RPEQ certification in Queensland. The team maintains specialist accreditations as Senior Road Safety Auditors for Queensland DTMR and NSW RMS, plus QBCC Swimming Pool Safety Inspector registration. RECS operates under LocalBuy preferred supplier arrangements for Queensland government engineering, environmental consultancy, and project management services.

Service Areas and Sectors

The firm serves clients across Far North Queensland from the Atherton Tablelands to coastal developments between Cairns and the Torres Strait. Project experience spans residential housing, commercial hospitality developments, educational facilities, defence infrastructure, and major civil works including the award-winning East Evelyn Range project on the Atherton Tablelands.