Meet Our Team

LANCE JIMMIESON

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Lance is a specialist Building Services engineer with 40 years’ industry experience around building services systems. He has specialist expertise with Building Management Systems, Continuous Commissioning and plant failure diagnostics.

Lance is focused on improving the performance of existing buildings and up-skilling the industry. He was one of the first in NZ to qualify as a NABERSNZ Accredited Assessor and Certified Measurement and Verification Professional. He is also a course developer and trainer for Building Services courses operated by the Energy Management Association of NZ.

Relevant qualifications: EMANZ Accredited trainer, NABERS Accredited Assessor, Certified Measurement & Verification Professional, Icehouse Graduate, M. ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineers), M. IRHACE (NZ Institute of Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning Engineers), M. Facility Managers Association, M. Association of Energy Engineers, M. NZ Green Building Council.

TAMMY DONALDSON

NATIONAL COMMERCIAL MANAGER

Tammy is a specialist HVAC project and Contracts Manager with a Building Services engineering background. With a total of 21 years’ industry experience, Tammy has a vast knowledge of New Zealand specific requirements including the NZ Building Code and NZ Conditions of Contract Standards.

Tammy excels at project management & delivery, tenant liaison & co-ordination, design team & client lead contact, resource management, implementing & maintaining project quality plans, including contractor Health & Safety management, and contract management, including financial accountability for overall performance of projects.

Tammy also knows what it’s like to be on the other side – she spent five years as a Senior Facilities Manager for Colliers International Ltd and Progressive Enterprises Ltd.

Relevant qualifications: HND (Higher National Diploma) Building Services Engineering, Icehouse graduate.

HENK LE ROUX

GENERAL MANAGER

Henk recently immigrated from South Africa to join our Auckland office as engineering manager. He is a specialist building services engineer with 24+ years’ experience, including extensive experience in the planning, design, contract management, commissioning, handover and maintaining of projects.

In South Africa, Henk led numerous teams of multidisciplinary professionals on projects from planning to completion. He was proud to be part of a team that grew their engineering team to become the largest privately owned firm with 100+ employees and an employee turnover of less than 3% a year.

Henk is passionate about contract management, customer service, generating financial models to determine feasibility of projects, and finding solutions to complex problems.

Henk is looking forward to getting to know our clients and working with his Kiwi colleagues to deliver outstanding building services engineering.

Relevant qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), Pr. Eng. (ECSA – Engineering Council of South Africa).

JONATHON HAINES

SENIOR ENGINEER

Jonathon is a senior Building Services engineer responsible for the design of HVAC systems, commissioning and project management. Apart from being a very competent Design Engineer, Jonathon has specialist skills in upgrades for Building Management Systems controlling HVAC plant, drawing on his prior experience as a Control Systems engineer.

Jonathan has worked on a range of projects in New Zealand and in the UK covering the commercial, healthcare, defence, airport, residential and retail sectors. Jonathon’s extensive experience working as both a design engineer and a site-based engineer together with his control systems background provides a broad base of knowledge to apply to HVAC projects and specifically towards improving the built environment.

Relevant qualifications: Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (1st Class Honours).

DAVID FOTHERGILL

SENIOR ENGINEER

David has been involved in the HVAC industry as a mechanical engineer since 2008. With a background in HVAC contracting, he offers practical experience as well as technical ability. David has experience managing light commercial projects and also involvement on the service and maintenance side of the industry.

During his career, David has worked on a range of buildings and applications including commercial office buildings, schools and education centres, libraries, council buildings, hospitals, prisons, and some specialist applications. At Jacksons his responsibilities include HVAC system surveying, HVAC system design, contract management, and construction monitoring.

Relevant qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical, Hons).

DEAN FANN

SENIOR ENGINEER

Dean is a mechanical engineer who specialises in designing heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

He has experience across a number of sectors including commercial, corrections, and defence, with specialist knowledge in design for healthcare facilities, including operating theatres and medical gas systems.

Dean uses his range of technical knowledge of building services systems to provide innovative and practical solutions to Jackson’s clients, including system surveying and construction monitoring.

Dean also has experience in project management through his work with Auckland Transport.

Relevant qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical, Hons), MEngNZ, Greenstar New Zealand Accredited Professional (GSNZAP).

JOHN BARKER

SENIOR ENGINEER

John has worked in the HVAC industry for 21 years, starting out doing HVAC contracting and commissioning before moving on to consulting roles. He’s had a lot of engineering experience in commercial and industrial sectors, as well as healthcare, aged care, residential and education.

At Jacksons, he uses his engineering and consulting experience to find solutions to unusual engineering challenges and to resolve issues within existing building services systems. He really enjoys working closely with building owners to improve both their buildings and the experience of the people within them.

Relevant qualifications: New Zealand Certificate in Engineering (HVAC), Master of Science in Building Services Engineering.

GREG MEYER

DESIGN DRAUGHTSPERSON

Greg is a skilled HVAC design draughtsman, estimator and project manager with more than 18 years of experience working for consulting engineers and contractors. He has solid practical, technical and methodical competency in all kinds of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.

At Jacksons, Greg uses drafting software to support our engineers, architects and other consultants by producing high-quality design documents. Greg creates technical 2D and 3D CAD drawings based on given specifications and calculations, and coordinates drawing sets to ensure information accurately represents the client’s project.

Relevant qualifications: Qualified Refrigeration Mechanic.

TRAVIS BROWNE

REVIT MEP DRAUGHTSPERSON / BIM MANAGER

Travis is responsible for leading Jackson’s in-house BIM-related digital technology where he assists our engineers by designing constructable solutions, as well as producing high-quality BIM models for our clients.

Through producing constructable building information models (BIM), we are able to mitigate risk in projects by providing the right information at an early stage – a tremendous value-add for our clients.

Travis brings on-the-ground knowledge to his role: he started out working for an HVAC contractor as an installation assistant supervisor 13 years ago, before re-training as a BIM specialist. He’s since worked in many sectors, including residential, commercial, healthcare and education. He emigrated from South Africa to NZ in 2015. 

Relevant qualifications: Postgraduate Diploma in Building Information Modelling and Digital Built Environments; Autodesk Certified Professional: Revit MEP; Autodesk Certified Professional: AutoCAD MEP.

IVY JIMMIESON

OFFICE MANAGER

Ivy is responsible for the day-to-day running of head office and branch administration duties for the company. With a focus on accounts payable / receivable, payroll, expenses and general office duties, Ivy is across all of the crucial office functions, allowing the engineering staff to concentrate on their areas of expertise.

Relevant qualifications:Bachelor of Commerce (Trade & Industry).

KEVIN O’CONNOR

SENIOR ENGINEER

Kevin has over 30 years of design and contract observation, with his particular specialty being HVAC and hydraulic design. He has worked in a variety of sectors including retail, commercial, education, healthcare, institutional and airports on projects including Performing Arts Centers, police stations, and airport terminals.

Kevin has also been involved in investigating performance of existing buildings and systems and in producing CAD drawings and specifications.

Kevin enjoys using his design and technical experience to help clients better understand and resolve their particular system problem.

Relevant qualifications: NZCE Mechanical, MIRHACE New Zealand.

MARK FLEMING

SENIOR ENGINEER

Mark is an experienced mechanical and hydraulic engineer who uses his expertise to help clients with technical design advice, reports, technical reviews and project management. He has over 37 years of experience across all building services sectors including institutional (Corrections, MOJ) commercial, public, health care and education. As well as extensive knowledge in these areas, Mark has also successfully managed and delivered many plant replacement projects and was responsible for the M&E upgrading works in 20+ UK hospitals.

Relevant qualifications: BSc Mechanical Engineering, Chartered Engineer (C Eng.), Member of Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers, Associate Member of Institute of Mechanical Engineers, Fellow of the Institute of Healthcare, Engineering and Estates Management.

SCOTT ROBERTS

NATIONAL ENGINEERING DIRECTOR

Scott has over 35 years’ experience in the HVAC & Refrigeration industry.  He joined Jacksons as a Director in 2015 and has a focus on delivering engineering excellence across the national team.  As a chartered professional engineer, Scott has a history of providing strong technical design and project management, with specialist skills in investigation work, diagnosis and the rectification of plant and systems that are underperforming, particularly in commercial and industrial buildings.

Relevant qualifications: Chartered Professional Engineer CPEng, MEngNZ; BTEC National Certificate in Building Services Engineering (HVAC) UK; MCIBSE (Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers).

ROWAN HAINS

SENIOR ENGINEER

Rowan is a Building Services engineer with over 20 years’ experience in the HVAC and refrigeration industries. He specialises in mechanical design and energy optimisation of commercial buildings and industrial plant of all types, with a focus on improving amenity while reducing energy consumption and cost.

As well as undertaking a significant amount of building services work in the Hawkes Bay, Rowan has also been heavily involved in the cold storage, winery and food processing industries throughout New Zealand. Rowan is an EECA partner in the industrial energy efficiency programme, an EMANZ accredited Energy Master and a Certified Measurement and Verification Professional.

Relevant qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Systems), Trade Certificate in Refrigeration Engineering, Energy Management Association Energy Master – Pumps, Refrigeration, Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP).

RIAAN STEYN

SENIOR ENGINEER

Riaan is a Mechanical Engineer with over 18 years’ consulting experience in Namibia. He has been involved in a wide range of mechanical building services projects including retail, health, education, commercial and industrial buildings. He also has extensive experience in water reticulation, bulk water transfer and swimming pool filtration.

Riaan has also worked as project manager in the airport environment where he developed valuable skills in project and resource management.

Riaan has recently moved to New Zealand and is based in Hawkes Bay.

Relevant qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical).

BILL BRISTOW

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Bill has over 20 years of building services consultancy experience industry as an Electrical Designer/ Design Engineer, preceded by 20 years working in various sectors in the electrical trade. Bill has been involved in a wide range of building services work in NZ, including landscaping, commercial, retail, health, tertiary, education, green star, warehouse and industrial buildings, with many landmark projects in his portfolio.

Bill has also been involved in the coordination of all services in the building envelope: security, audio visual, data, electrical, nurse call, fire, hydraulics, and HVAC.

Relevant qualifications: NZCE (Electrical), Registered Electrical Engineer, Registered Electrician.

MARC WESSELS

CAD MANAGER

Marc has over 26 years’ experience in design drafting on AutoCAD for HVAC, Fire Protection, Electrical, Security and BMS Systems. At Jacksons, Marc manages the drawing office and produces computer-aided 2D and 3D Mechanical, Electrical, BMS & Fire Protection drawings. He can create plant room layouts, fix layouts, vertical distribution drawings, schematics and P&ID Layouts, as well as shop drawings for external HVAC contractors.

Relevant qualifications: Intec Drafting Diploma.

SHAUN MATTHEWS

SENIOR ENGINEER

Shaun has 20 years’ experience in the UK building services industry, with a background specialisation of mechanical HVAC commissioning. He has been involved in a wide variety of projects ranging from small retail and hospitality jobs through to hospital and pharmaceutical ventures and large commercial and residential development projects.

From initially developing skills in HVAC air & water balancing to the highest level in the UK industry, Shaun moved on to commissioning management across all disciplines of building services and into project management. He has proven capabilities in assessing existing system performances, as well as development of Commissionability/Design reviews and strategies for new installations.

Shaun joined the Jackson’s team in late 2016, having emigrated from the UK. There, he sat on the Committee of the Commissioning Specialists Association – as part of this role, he was able to influence the on-going development of the UK Industry directly. Shaun is qualified by this organisation’s Professional Development Path as a Grade 6 (the highest) Commissioning Manager.

BRIAN JACKSON

COMPANY FOUNDER / SENIOR ADVISER

Brian set up Jackson Engineering Advisers in 1995 to make a positive difference to the Building Services industry, providing specialist skills to complex commercial and industrial projects, particularly around identifying and fixing problems with existing systems.

With over 40 years’ experience as a consulting engineer and contractor, across a wide range of mechanical services projects including hospitals, commercial buildings and industrial sites, Brian is now tasked with providing technical support for team members when required. He also works on complex industrial projects, drawing on his superior industry knowledge. Recent projects have included detail engineering design and commissioning of air conditioning systems for a new hospital at Whakatane, project engineering for a major cold-storage complex in Auckland, pharmaceuticals drying applications and helping to develop an innovative system to dry kiwifruit before labelling.

Brian sold his share of the business to Lance Jimmieson in 2010 and moved to a lifestyle block outside Tauranga. He’s currently trying to be semi-retired, but without success.

Relevant qualifications: BE Hons Mech, Chartered Professional Engineer, M. ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineers), Life Member IRHACE (NZ Institute of Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning Engineers).

PAUL CLOUGH

OTAGO & SOUTHLAND MANAGER

With over 40 years’ experience in project management and contracting, Paul has worked on most of the significant buildings in and around the south including the Dunedin and Southland Hospitals, Otago University and a large number of school and commercial projects. Over the years, Paul has worked with a number of larger mechanical services contracting companies and has strong asset management and costing experience. He joined the team in Dunedin with a focus on growing the business and providing our South Island clients with superior service in a timely manner. Paul prides himself on his positive, can-do attitude.

Paul is the Chairperson for the IRHACE southern branch.

Relevant qualifications: Member of NZ’s Institute of Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning Engineers, an EECA Insulation Lead Trainer Auditor and certified Ministry of Education Project Manager.

HOWARD HEALEY

SENIOR ENGINEER

Howard works in our Dunedin office and provides first rate design solutions and consultancy services to long-standing and new clients throughout the Otago and Southland districts.

Howard has over 45 years’ experience in the mechanical services industry, bringing his broad range of practical design and construction oversight to projects from inception to successful completion. In 2018 he was awarded the prestigious James McAlpine Award for “Making a valuable contribution towards the betterment of the refrigeration & air-conditioning industry”, a bi-annual award.

Howard has worked on a wide range of projects, including Toitū Otago Settlers Museum redevelopment, Dunedin Public Art Gallery alterations, Dunedin Town Hall redevelopment, University of Otago Trace Element Centre, Dunedin Botanic Garden Propagation Facility and Manapouri Power Station Ventilation Upgrade.

Relevant qualifications: A past president and life member of IRHACE (NZ Institute of Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning Engineers), Otago/Southland branch committee member of IRHACE, M. ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineers) and BOINZ (Building Officials Institute of NZ), NZCE (HVAC).

TOM MULDER

SENIOR ENGINEER

Tom has extensive experience in designing HVAC systems for numerous Dunedin and Otago projects, including the Town Hall and University of Otago. He also has extensive experience in BMS and controls systems design, having worked as a controls system design engineer for a couple of years.

Relevant qualifications: NZCE (HVAC).

HARISH SUDH

SENIOR ENGINEER

Harish has 13 years’ experience in the building services industry, working in both consulting and contracting. Harish has been involved in a wide variety of projects ranging from health care, education, hospitality through to large commercial and residential development.

Having worked in various roles including team leader, project manager, design engineer and national contracts manager, he offers practical and buildable solutions as well as technical ability.

He is proud of his “can-do” attitude and focuses on design options that suit client’s budgets and requirements.

Relevant qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Engineering & Physics), Bachelor of Art (Management), Master of Commerce (Management), M.EngNZ (Engineering New Zealand), M.FIE (Fiji Institute of Engineers), M.IRHACE (NZ Institute of Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning Engineers).