A bit about
EPES Consulting Engineers
Our Story
EPES Consulting Engineers was founded in May 2014 by Principal Engineer Ken Eppleston, driven by a straightforward observation: too much of the engineering industry was solving problems in theory rather than in practice. Ken set out to build a firm that treated real-world constraints, budgets, timelines and site conditions as the starting point of every design, not an afterthought.
More than a decade later, that founding principle still shapes how EPES operates today.
Who We Are Today
EPES has grown into a multi-disciplined engineering consultancy with over 25 years of combined experience across the team. Structured across dedicated Building, Healthcare, Industrial and Innovation divisions, EPES brings deep sector-specific expertise to every project rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
That expertise spans hospitals and healthcare facilities, commercial buildings, tank farms, tunnels, pipelines, manufacturing plants, and water and waste facilities, covering both new greenfield developments and brownfield rectification work for government and private sector clients alike.
Where We Work
Headquartered in Sydney with additional offices in Newcastle, Melbourne and Brisbane, EPES delivers projects across Australia, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. That national footprint means clients get the benefit of a firm large enough to resource complex, multi-site projects, while still working directly with senior engineers rather than being passed down a chain of account managers.
How We Work
Every EPES engineer is encouraged to bring genuine curiosity to a project: asking questions, testing assumptions, and pushing back on a brief where it doesn’t stack up in the real world. That culture of practical problem-solving is what turns a technically correct design into one that’s actually buildable, maintainable and cost-effective long after handover.
It’s an approach built on one belief: the right engineering solution isn’t the most elaborate one, it’s the one that works.
Our Approach
Too many engineering solutions are over-designed, over-engineered and over budget before a single brick is laid. EPES takes a different view: the best solution is the one that actually works on site, meets every requirement, and doesn’t cost more than it needs to.
That philosophy shapes every project EPES takes on. The goal isn’t just to meet a brief, it’s to improve how engineering consultants operate, exceeding what clients expect rather than settling for what’s considered standard practice in the industry.
Our Vision & Values
To become a world leading ‘innovation powerhouse’ solving complex problems for our clients and society alike.
Curiosity – Question everything
Excellence – Continually learn and strive for improvement
Integrity – Do what is right for the right reasons, not what is easy
Open Mindedness – Listen and communicate openly with all stakeholders
Impact – Break the mould and advance engineering innovation
Practical – Fit for purpose solutions within the real life constraints
Our Core Capabilities
At EPES, we specialise in designing and overseeing the development of complex systems that require a lot of experience, skill, knowledge, thought and analysis to understand properly.
Complex problems require more of a hands-on approach (such as testing, inspections, surveys) which cannot be done remotely from an office.
Through our Health, Industrial, Building and Innovation Divisions, we provide comprehensive engineering solutions for projects across 12 major market sectors.
Core Capabilities Include:
- Compliance and Risk Auditing
- Testing and Reporting
- Troubleshooting and Rectification works
- Consultation and Technical Assessments
- Concept Development and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED)
- Detailed Engineering Design
- Value Engineering
- Due Diligence Assessments
- Independent Peer Reviews
- Quality and Compliance Inspections
- Commissioning Assistance and Witnessing
- Condition Assessments
- Asset Registers, Data Collections and Database Development
EPES Consulting Engineers
Methodology steps for every project
Every EPES project follows the same disciplined process, whether it’s a single compliance review or a full end-to-end delivery.
Evaluate:
Every project starts with how it will actually be procured, constructed, tested and commissioned, so the design solution holds up in the real world, not just on paper.
Strategise:
Delivery is mapped out early, integrating design with procurement, construction and commissioning so the project stays on schedule.
Engineer:
Lean, efficient design solutions that solve the problem without the cost and complexity of unnecessary over-engineering.
Measure:
Projects are commercial decisions. EPES tracks the right performance indicators and works to deliver within budget, not just on spec.
Engage:
Clients, owners, contractors and commissioning teams are kept in the loop throughout, because a project run in silos is a project that stalls.
Oversee:
From concept through to design, commissioning and contractor management, EPES can take on any part of a project, or the whole thing, end to end.
EPES Consulting Engineers
Methodology steps for every project
Every EPES project follows the same disciplined process, whether it’s a single compliance review or a full end-to-end delivery.
Evaluate:
Every project starts with how it will actually be procured, constructed, tested and commissioned, so the design solution holds up in the real world, not just on paper.
Strategise:
Delivery is mapped out early, integrating design with procurement, construction and commissioning so the project stays on schedule.
Engineer:
Lean, efficient design solutions that solve the problem without the cost and complexity of unnecessary over-engineering.
Measure:
Projects are commercial decisions. EPES tracks the right performance indicators and works to deliver within budget, not just on spec.
Engage:
Clients, owners, contractors and commissioning teams are kept in the loop throughout, because a project run in silos is a project that stalls.
Oversee:
From concept through to design, commissioning and contractor management, EPES can take on any part of a project, or the whole thing, end to end.
Engineering Design That Lasts
The design phase sets the trajectory for everything that follows, so EPES applies the same rigour to every drawing, specification and calculation.
Practical and compliant designs: The right mix of communicaation, skill and experience means the design is right the first time, not after three rounds of rework.
Minimising project costs: EPES designs around the True Cost of a project (the full life cycle cost), not just the initial price tag, so decisions made today don’t create expensive problems down the track.
Real-world understanding: Every EPES engineer is fully qualified and brings hands-on experience to the table, not just theoretical know-how.
Future-proof thinking: Ongoing maintenance and operational costs are factored into every design from the outset.
Built for easy maintenance: Designs are created to be simple to maintain, keeping long-term operating costs down.
Engineering Design That Lasts
The design phase sets the trajectory for everything that follows, so EPES applies the same rigour to every drawing, specification and calculation.
Practical and compliant designs: The right mix of communicaation, skill and experience means the design is right the first time, not after three rounds of rework.
Minimising project costs: EPES designs around the True Cost of a project (the full life cycle cost), not just the initial price tag, so decisions made today don’t create expensive problems down the track.
Real-world understanding: Every EPES engineer is fully qualified and brings hands-on experience to the table, not just theoretical know-how.
Future-proof thinking: Ongoing maintenance and operational costs are factored into every design from the outset.
Built for easy maintenance: Designs are created to be simple to maintain, keeping long-term operating costs down.
Engineering Design That Lasts
The design phase sets the trajectory for everything that follows, so EPES applies the same rigour
to every drawing, specification and calculation.
Practical and compliant designs:
The right mix of communicaation, skill and experience means the design is right the first time, not after three rounds of rework
Minimising project costs:
EPES designs around the True Cost of a project (the full life cycle cost), not just the initial price tag, so decisions made today don’t create expensive problems down the track.
Real-world understanding:
Every EPES engineer is fully qualified and brings hands-on experience to the table, not just theoretical know-how.
Future-proof thinking:
Ongoing maintenance and operational costs are factored into every design from the outset.
Built for easy maintenance:
Designs are created to be simple to maintain, keeping long-term operating costs down.
About EPES
EPES is a Consulting Engineering firm with international experience across a wide variety of technical projects.
EPES was founded by Principal Engineer, Ken Eppleston in May 2014.
Ken started EPES, driven by his passion for engineering innovation and his ability to solve seemingly complex problems, seeing a major need for a more practical engineering approach in the market place.
His team of highly skilled, multi-disciplined Engineers collectively have over 25 years of combined engineering experience and expertise, serving clients throughout Australia, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
Today, EPES has become recognised as a leading provider of engineering services for Hospitals and Healthcare, Buildings, Tank Farms, Tunnels, Pipelines, Manufacturing, Water and Waste Facilities to name a few.
Additionally, they offer comprehensive engineering and project management solutions to assist clients in both new ‘Greenfield’ projects and ‘Brownfield’ rectification projects servicing both government and private sectors.
Our Vision
To become a world leading ‘innovation powerhouse’ solving complex problems for our clients and society alike.
Our Core Values
Curiosity – Question everything
Excellence – Continually learn and strive for improvement
Integrity – Do what is right for the right reasons, not what is easy
Open Mindedness – Listen and communicate openly with all stakeholders
Impact – Break the mould and advance engineering innovation
Practical – Fit for purpose solutions within the real life constraints
9 Reasons Why to Choose EPES
EPES specialises in solving complex technical project problems through the practical application of engineering principles, with a culture of “anything is possible” to deliver project outcomes on time and on budget.
1. Industry Leaders – Not limited by how it’s always been done or how other companies do it, our approach to problems is focused on finding better answers the first time.
2. Certified Integrated Management System (IMS) – EPES is an ISO certified company, under ISO 9001-2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001-2015 Environmental Management System, ISO45001-2018 OH&S Management Systems.
3. Minimising Commercial Risk – Reducing commercial risk to our clients (cost, time and quality) is of paramount importance. Understanding complex problems, how they interact with other systems to develop practical and cost-effective solutions is our specialty. Our influence is greatest in the early stages of new projects, taking preventative measures.
4. No Quick Fixes – When it has to be right the first time and it really matters… This approach saves time and money in the long run as well as being a reliable solution, particularly important in high risk or critical systems.
5. Experience with Complex Systems – Our success has been built on working with complex systems that require substantial thought and analysis to understand properly. The end result being, a high quality and robust solution that solves our client’s problem and achieves their required outcomes.
6. Fully Qualified Experienced Engineers – Each project is led by one of our Senior Engineers and carried out by our team of highly skilled, multi-disciplined Engineers. Who bring the necessary expertise and experience to successfully manage any project, from a complete ‘end to end’ solution or at any stage in between.
7. Innovation – Our company is continually creating innovative, cost effective and practical solutions to solving complex problems for our clients.
8. Advice – Get accurate independent unbiased advice to identify The True Cost (life cycle cost) vs Initial Cost on any project.
9. Up to Date with Latest Regulations – At EPES we place high value on continuous learning and understanding current codes and regulations to ensure compliance.
Client Driven Objectives
All projects are viewed holistically, with a core focus on the value we can create for clients, owners, constructors, commissioning teams and end users.
Our primary aim is to deliver innovative, cost effective engineering solutions that are compliant with all regulations and exceed our client’s expectations.
The end result is our clients benefit from a high quality and robust solution that solves their problem, avoids rework, and achieves their ultimate project objectives.
This approach saves our clients significantly more time and money in the long run, as well as being a reliable solution, which is particularly important with high risk or critical systems.
Client Driven Objectives Include
- Practical engineering solutions
- Lean and efficient design principles
- Integrating design with procurement, construction and commissioning planning
- Providing solutions within budget requirements
- Communicating openly and effectively with owners, stakeholders, contractors and commissioning agents
- Fostering a culture of innovation
Our Core Capabilities
At EPES, we specialise in designing and overseeing the development of complex systems that require a lot of experience, skill, knowledge, thought and analysis to understand properly.
Complex problems require more of a hands-on approach (such as testing, inspections, surveys) which cannot be done remotely from an office.
Through our Health, Industrial, Building and Innovation Divisions, we provide comprehensive engineering solutions for projects across 12 major market sectors.
Core Capabilities Include
- Compliance and Risk Auditing
- Testing and Reporting
- Troubleshooting and Rectification works
- Consultation and Technical Assessments
- Concept Development and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED)
- Detailed Engineering Design
- Value Engineering
- Due Diligence Assessments
- Independent Peer Reviews
- Quality and Compliance Inspections
- Commissioning Assistance and Witnessing
- Condition Assessments
- Asset Registers, Data Collections and Database Development
Additionally, EPES is able to offer you a complete end-to-end execution on a vast range of engineering projects.
Certifications
EPES operates with the following Certified Integrated Management System.
1. ISO 9001-2015 – Quality Management System
2. ISO 14001-2015 – Environmental Management System
3. ISO 45001-2018 – Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
EPES is approved under the following NSW Government Schemes.
1. Certified Consultant – SCM1191 Prequalification Scheme for Consultants in Construction
2. Registered Contractor – SCM0256 Prequalification Scheme for General Construction Works
About EPES
EPES is a Consulting Engineering firm with international experience across a wide variety of technical projects.
EPES was founded by Principal Engineer, Ken Eppleston in May 2014.
Ken started EPES, driven by his passion for engineering innovation and his ability to solve seemingly complex problems, seeing a major need for a more practical engineering approach in the market place.
His team of highly skilled, multi-disciplined Engineers collectively have over 25 years of combined engineering experience and expertise, serving clients throughout Australia, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
Today, EPES has become recognised as a leading provider of engineering services for Hospitals and Healthcare, Buildings, Tank Farms, Tunnels, Pipelines, Manufacturing, Water and Waste Facilities to name a few.
Additionally, they offer comprehensive engineering and project management solutions to assist clients in both new ‘Greenfield’ projects and ‘Brownfield’ rectification projects servicing both government and private sectors.
Our Vision
To become a world leading ‘innovation powerhouse’ solving complex problems for our clients and society alike.
Our Core Values
Curiosity – Question everything
Excellence – Continually learn and strive for improvement
Integrity – Do what is right for the right reasons, not what is easy
Open Mindedness – Listen and communicate openly with all stakeholders
Impact – Break the mould and advance engineering innovation
Practical – Fit for purpose solutions within the real life constraints
9 Reasons Why to Choose EPES
EPES specialises in solving complex technical project problems through the practical application of engineering principles, with a culture of “anything is possible” to deliver project outcomes on time and on budget.
1. Industry Leaders – Not limited by how it’s always been done or how other companies do it, our approach to problems is focused on finding better answers the first time.
2. Certified Integrated Management System (IMS) – EPES is an ISO certified company, under ISO 9001-2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001-2015 Environmental Management System, ISO45001-2018 OH&S Management Systems.
3. Minimising Commercial Risk – Reducing commercial risk to our clients (cost, time and quality) is of paramount importance. Understanding complex problems, how they interact with other systems to develop practical and cost-effective solutions is our specialty. Our influence is greatest in the early stages of new projects, taking preventative measures.
4. No Quick Fixes – When it has to be right the first time and it really matters… This approach saves time and money in the long run as well as being a reliable solution, particularly important in high risk or critical systems.
5. Experience with Complex Systems – Our success has been built on working with complex systems that require substantial thought and analysis to understand properly. The end result being, a high quality and robust solution that solves our client’s problem and achieves their required outcomes.
6. Fully Qualified Experienced Engineers – Each project is led by one of our Senior Engineers and carried out by our team of highly skilled, multi-disciplined Engineers. Who bring the necessary expertise and experience to successfully manage any project, from a complete ‘end to end’ solution or at any stage in between.
7. Innovation – Our company is continually creating innovative, cost effective and practical solutions to solving complex problems for our clients.
8. Advice – Get accurate independent unbiased advice to identify The True Cost (life cycle cost) vs Initial Cost on any project.
9. Up to Date with Latest Regulations – At EPES we place high value on continuous learning and understanding current codes and regulations to ensure compliance.
Client Driven Objectives
All projects are viewed holistically, with a core focus on the value we can create for clients, owners, constructors, commissioning teams and end users.
Our primary aim is to deliver innovative, cost effective engineering solutions that are compliant with all regulations and exceed our client’s expectations.
The end result is our clients benefit from a high quality and robust solution that solves their problem, avoids rework, and achieves their ultimate project objectives.
This approach saves our clients significantly more time and money in the long run, as well as being a reliable solution, which is particularly important with high risk or critical systems.
Client Driven Objectives Include
- Practical engineering solutions
- Lean and efficient design principles
- Integrating design with procurement, construction and commissioning planning
- Providing solutions within budget requirements
- Communicating openly and effectively with owners, stakeholders, contractors and commissioning agents
- Fostering a culture of innovation
Our Core Capabilities
At EPES, we specialise in designing and overseeing the development of complex systems that require a lot of experience, skill, knowledge, thought and analysis to understand properly.
Complex problems require more of a hands-on approach (such as testing, inspections, surveys) which cannot be done remotely from an office.
Through our Health, Industrial, Building and Innovation Divisions, we provide comprehensive engineering solutions for projects across 12 major market sectors.
Core Capabilities Include
- Compliance and Risk Auditing
- Testing and Reporting
- Troubleshooting and Rectification works
- Consultation and Technical Assessments
- Concept Development and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED)
- Detailed Engineering Design
- Value Engineering
- Due Diligence Assessments
- Independent Peer Reviews
- Quality and Compliance Inspections
- Commissioning Assistance and Witnessing
- Condition Assessments
- Asset Registers, Data Collections and Database Development
Additionally, EPES is able to offer you a complete end-to-end execution on a vast range of engineering projects.
Certifications
EPES operates with the following Certified Integrated Management System.
1. ISO 9001-2015 – Quality Management System
2. ISO 14001-2015 – Environmental Management System
3. ISO 45001-2018 – Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
EPES is approved under the following NSW Government Schemes.
1. Certified Consultant – SCM1191 Prequalification Scheme for Consultants in Construction
2. Registered Contractor – SCM0256 Prequalification Scheme for General Construction Works
