Our talented team consists of 12 in-house staff members and a number of contract Engineers and draftsmen. The Directors, Greg Westlake, Simon Punnett and Patrick Little, are all fully certified Chartered Professional Engineers under the Institution of the Engineers Australia and the National Engineering Register.

Our staff bring together a cohesive brand of experience, practicality and technical knowledge to ensure that your design, no matter how big or small, meets all the required standards and regulations.

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Greg Westlake

Director
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Simon Punnett

Director
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Patrick Little

Director
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Rachel Whykes

Accounts Manager
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Marguerite Love

Administration
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David Ellis

Design Engineer
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Peter Ramsbottom

Draftsperson
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Jesse Taylor

Civil/Structural Engineer
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Jonathan Hynes

Structural Engineer
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Timothy Eastment

Graduate Engineer
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Ryan Lord

Graduate Engineer

Over 75 Years of Engineering Experience

Westlake Punnett brings formidable local experience and technical expertise to your commercial, domestic, industrial and public works engineering projects.

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Meet Greg Westlake

Greg Westlake (CPEng NER MIEAust BEng (Civ)) has been working in the design and construction industry for 40 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to every project.

As a Director of the company Greg is mainly involved in Structural Design projects, client liaison and quality assurance.

Greg’s technical skills and experience in all forms of structural design are a valuable asset for any client.

Qualifications
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours Class 2 Division 1) 1980 University of NSW
- Member of The Institute of Engineers Australia
- Member of the Structural College
- Board of Professional Engineers Queensland
- Chartered Professional Engineer

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Meet Simon Punnett

Simon Punnett (CPEng NER MIEAust BEng (Civ)) is a Director of Westlake Punnett. He has worked in engineering for over 30 years and has a thorough understanding of Civil and Structural Engineering design and construction. Simon has worked on many projects ranging from residential dwellings to high rise buildings.

Qualifications
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours Class II Division 1) 1988 University of NSW
- Member of The Institute of Engineers Australia (Civil College)
- Chartered Professional Engineer

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Meet Patrick Little

Patrick Little (CPEng NER MIEAust BEng (Civ/Min)) is a Director of Westlake Punnett. Patrick joined the team at Westlake Punnett and Associates in 2013 during his studies at the University of Wollongong as an intern student. He has worked on a wide variety of Structural and Civil Engineering projects across the residential, commercial and industrial sectors.

Patrick opened our newest branch in Wollongong in late 2017 with the aim of providing better service to existing and prospective clientele in the Illawarra and Highlands.

Patrick manages our Wollongong office which provides services from Kiama to Helensburgh and out to the Highlands.

Qualifications
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Mining Engineering) (Hons) - University of Wollongong, 2014
- Member Institute of Engineers Australia (MIEAust)
- Chartered Professional Engineer

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Meet Rachel Whykes

Rachel works in is our accounts manager and office administrator in Nowra. Rachel's secretarial background in corporate banking and knowledge of computer software is a great asset to the company.

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Meet Marguerite Love

Marguerite works out of our Nowra office and is a highly valued member of our front office team.

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Meet David Ellis

David Ellis has a background in the building and construction industry, commencing as an apprentice carpenter in 1981. He is currently a Design Engineer with Westlake Punnett. Dave has worked in engineering for over 10 years and has experience in structural design for the residential sector.

He also has a good understanding of hydraulic design for water systems in the design of fire hydrant and hose reel systems, water and sewerage reticulation systems for subdivisions, stormwater design using WSUD methodologies. He regularly liaises with local council engineers, Water Supply Agencies and clients, completing designs for residential, industrial, commercial and public infrastructure projects.

Dave graduated his university studies in late 2018 with a 90+ average mark and first class honours amongst many other accolades.

Qualifications
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering (First Class Hons) - Deakin University, Australia
- Graduate Member Engineers Australia (GradIEAust)
- Certificate IV Civil Construction Design - Wollongong TAFE, 2009
- Certificate Advanced Building Supervision – Distinction Nowra TAFE, 1991
- Current Licensed Builder since 1992

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Meet Peter Ramsbottom

Peter is the main draftperson in the Nowra office and uses his extensive background in steel fabrication and workshop drafting to ensure the high quality of Westlake Punnett drawings.

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Meet Jesse Taylor

Jesse has a Bachelor of Engineering at the University of Wollongong (Hons) (Civil and Environmental) and is a graduate member of Engineers Australia. Jesse has experience in both Structural and Civil Engineering design in the residential and commercial sectors.

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Meet Jonathan Hynes

Jon has a Bachelor of Engineering at the University of Wollongong (Hons) (Civil and Environmental) and is a graduate member of Engineers Australia. Jon is rapidly gaining experience in all aspects of Structural design and has developed thorough understanding of forensic analysis and investigation in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven.

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Meet Timothy Eastment

Tim has a Bachelor of Engineering at the University of Wollongong (Hons) (Civil) and is a graduate member of Engineers Australia. Tim works out of our Ulladulla office.

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Meet Ryan Lord

Ryan has a keen eye for detail for all things structural and a great knowledge of cold-formed structures as they pertain to residential and commercial developments. Ryan is a graduate of the University of Wollongong.

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