Twelve years of engineering experience across New Zealand and Singapore underpin Jeneevan Gunabalasingam’s Chartered Structural Engineer credentials in residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects. His expertise spans concrete, steel and timber structures, including large-scale developments and seismic strengthening work.
Jeneevan is passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and seeing his designs take shape in the real world. He approaches every project with curiosity, precision and care, ensuring solutions are both technically sound and cost-effective. Known for his clear communication and collaborative style, Jeneevan listens closely to client objectives to deliver designs that meet both functional and aesthetic goals.
Project Highlights
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Metlifecare Somervale, Tauranga – Design of a three-storey ‘T’-shaped retirement building using reinforced concrete, steel and mass timber, with raft foundations engineered for seismic liquefaction.
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Mitre 10 Waihi Truss & Frame Factory – Design of a 2,100 m² factory with 44 m-span portal frames supported on timber piles.
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TCC Courts Conversion – Seismic strengthening and conversion of an IL2 commercial building into an IL3 sports complex.
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Panepane Wharf Replacement, Western Bay of Plenty – Design of new steel-piled wharf and jetty structure featuring aluminium and steel components.
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Kopar at Newton, Singapore – Structural design of two 22-storey residential towers and basement carpark using prefabricated volumetric construction.
- Whistler Grand, Singapore – Structural design of two 36-storey towers with deep pile foundations and prefabricated concrete systems.
Qualifications
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Master of Science in Civil Engineering
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Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Hons, Minor in Structural Engineering)
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Chartered Member, Engineering New Zealand (CMEngNZ)
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Chartered Engineer (CEng), Engineering Council UK
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Member, Institution of Structural Engineers UK (MIStructE)
- Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting, CIMA UK