Arash Hemmati is a Senior Civil and Structural Engineer. He has 15 years’ experience in a diverse portfolio of projects including heavy industrial, oil and gas, power, multi-storey commercial and residential projects. Arash received both his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, Iran. He received a Master’s degree in project management from Curtin University, Perth, Australia. He is a professional member of the Institution of Engineers Australia. With extensive engineering knowledge and project management experience, he is capable of leading engineering projects to the maximum benefit of clients and other stakeholders.

Charles graduated from Surrey University, UK with a Master of Science (Distinction) in Structural Engineering in 1975, having completed a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering the previous year. He undertook his initial 3 years of engineering training with Taylor Woodrow, the international engineering group. By 1982, after an 18 month stay with Alan Baxter and Associates, he had progressed to the position of London Associate with White Young Consulting Group [now called White Young Green]. His major responsibility with that company was the engineering design and management of construction for the $100 million (1980 prices) town centre development in Basildon, UK as well as a 3 month stint in Qatar designing a new palace for the Emir. In 1984, he moved to Australia to set up Rickard and Partners Pty Ltd, subsequently known as Bonacci Rickard and then Rickard Hails Moretti Pty Ltd. Over a period of 22 years, the company offered civil, structural, façade and building diagnostic consultancy services in two different divisions with an annual turnover in excess of $3.0 million. The team utilised the very latest in design and drafting computer technology. Their clients covered the public and private sector, project values ranging up to $200 million in value. In June 2004, Rickard Hails Moretti Pty Ltd split Engineering and Diagnostics work in to two separate businesses. Charles progressively reduced his involvement in both to occasional consultancy and reference up to December 2006. After 8 years as a sole practitioner, Rickard Engineering opened a new office in Sydney, Australia with a small but highly experienced and capable team providing service both domestically and internationally.