Phil

Gardiner

Senior Structural Engineer | Director Structex AU

BE(Hons), CPEng, FIEAust, HonFraia

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Darwin | Melbourne

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Australia

Phil is a Director of Structex Australia, a separate Australian entity established in partnership with Structex New Zealand to support and deliver structural engineering services in the Australian market. Structex Australia is led locally by Phil, drawing on his extensive industry experience and relationships, while maintaining a close collaborative connection with the Structex NZ team.

Phil brings more than 45 years of structural engineering experience across commercial, industrial, cultural, heritage, healthcare and infrastructure projects throughout Australia and internationally. He is widely recognised for his innovative approach to complex and architecturally significant structures, combining technical excellence with practical, client-focused solutions.

Having led Irwinconsult for over two decades before becoming a Director at WSP, Phil now helps lead Structex Australia, drawing on extensive experience across landmark cultural venues, heritage buildings, tall structures and multidisciplinary developments.

Passionate about great design and strong relationships, Phil enjoys working alongside clients, architects and project teams to turn ambitious ideas into successful built outcomes. This collaborative mindset, combined with a wealth of technical knowledge, makes him a trusted adviser on projects of all scales.