What KN Group does

KN Group is a civil engineering consultancy headquartered in Spring Hill, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Founded in 1975 as KN Group Pty Ltd, the firm provides design, documentation, and construction supervision services for masterplanned residential communities across South East Queensland. Its client base is anchored by enterprise residential developers — Stockland, Peet, and Mirvac — and supplemented by local government councils (Logan City, Ipswich City, City of Moreton Bay, Redland City, City of Brisbane), Queensland Government agencies (Economic Development Queensland), and utilities (Unitywater).

The firm's core offering covers the full civil engineering lifecycle: bulk earthworks, trunk roadway and major highway design, stormwater drainage, water reticulation, sewer infrastructure, construction supervision, and contract administration. Notable technical components include a proprietary pressure-gravity hybrid sewer reticulation system using a specialised air valve arrangement that reduces traditional manholes while retaining more trees along routes, internally developed 12d Model standards for drainage and sewer design that improve clash detection across design teams, and a collaborative bulk earthworks strategy that uses site-sourced sandstone to mitigate reactive soil conditions. Project scale ranges from boutique 19-hectare developments (e.g., Songbird Oxley) to flagship masterplans (Yarrabilba with 4,800+ designed lots and ~10,500 residents; Shoreline with 3,000 lots for ~10,000 residents; Newport with 2,500 lots; Botanica with 2,000+ lots).

KN Group generates revenue through project-based professional services engagements, typically serving as Principal Consulting Engineer on multi-year masterplanned community developments spanning design through to construction supervision. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is project-specific and quote-based. Go-to-market is sales-led, leveraging direct relationships with major developers and government councils combined with industry reputation reinforced by UDIA Queensland award recognition (Best Residential Subdivision 2018 for North Harbour; Best Master Planned Community 2023 for Newport) and a 5 Star Green Star – Communities rating (Carseldine Village). The firm also holds Major Certifier status under Unitywater's A&C accreditation system, enabling self-certification of water and sewer infrastructure — a positioning advantage in the Queensland market.

Name

KN Group

Legal name

KN Group Pty Ltd

Website

https://kngroup.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KN Group is a Brisbane-based civil engineering consultancy providing design, documentation, and construction supervision services for masterplanned residential communities across South East Queensland, primarily serving enterprise developers (Stockland, Peet, Mirvac) and local government councils.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering Consulting

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAD)

Keywords

• Civil engineering consulting
• Masterplanned community design
• Land development engineering
• Infrastructure documentation
• Construction supervision services

Headquarters

HQ city

Spring Hill

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Civil Engineering Consulting Services: KN Group generates revenue through providing civil engineering design, documentation, construction supervision, and contract administration services as Principal Consulting Engineer for masterplanned communities and urban development projects. Services are delivered on a project basis with long-term engagements spanning multiple years.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

KN Group provides civil engineering consultancy services for masterplanned communities across South East Queensland, delivering design, documentation, construction supervision, and contract administration. The firm acts as Principal Consulting Engineer for large-scale residential developments, handling bulk earthworks, trunk roadway and highway design, stormwater drainage, water reticulation, and sewer infrastructure. Services span the full civil engineering lifecycle from concept through to construction certification.

Product overview

KN Group is a civil engineering consultancy providing integrated design, documentation, and construction supervision services for masterplanned communities across South East Queensland. The firm's core offering combines civil engineering design and documentation with construction supervision and audit surveillance for large-scale residential developments. Their project portfolio includes multiple masterplanned communities ranging from 1,250 to over 4,800 lots, covering residential subdivisions, commercial precincts, infrastructure works (roads, sewer, water, drainage), and environmental rehabilitation projects. The company serves major developers including Stockland, Peet, and Mirvac, and operates as the preferred civil engineering consultant for major Queensland developments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Civil Engineering Design and Documentation Comprehensive civil engineering design services for masterplanned communities, including land development, earthworks, roads, drainage, sewer, and water infrastructure design and documentation. Targeted at residential developers and government councils in South East Queensland.
• Construction Supervision and Audit Surveillance Oversight and management of construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered according to design specifications and quality standards. Includes contract administration for residential subdivisions and infrastructure projects.
• Masterplanned Community Development Consulting End-to-end civil engineering consultancy for large-scale urban development and masterplanned communities, including bulk earthworks, trunk infrastructure, stormwater management, sewer and water reticulation, and council certification coordination.
• Yarrabilba Masterplanned Community A master-planned community 40km southeast of Brisbane with over 4,800 residential lots designed and over 3,600 constructed, home to approximately 10,500 residents. Includes trunk infrastructure, sewer pump stations, and trunk water systems.
• North Harbour Master-planned Community

Quantifiable outcome

• North Harbour awarded Best Residential Subdivision in Queensland at 2018 UDIA Qld Awards for Excellence
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UnitywatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKN Group collaborates with Unitywater on sewer pump stations and trunk water infrastructure. The firm serves as a Major Certifier for Unitywater's A&C (Accreditation and Certification) system, providing self-certification for design and construction of water and sewer infrastructure.
• Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKN Group works with TMR on state-controlled road upgrades, including Anzac Ave upgrade in the Newport development and major TMR road upgrades for the Shoreline project with 3 signalised intersections. The firm navigates TMR design guidelines for complex residential and rural highways and motorways.
• Economic Development Queensland (EDQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKN Group collaborates closely with EDQ on the Carseldine Village project, a Queensland Government initiative. The partnership focuses on creating a cohesive, modern community that emphasises connectivity and high quality of life.
• Moreton Bay Regional Council (MB+ Program)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEric Grywacheski serves as a qualified consultant for Moreton Bay Regional Council's MB+ program, enabling KN Group to work closely with the council on development projects in the region.
• Geotechnical and Environmental ConsultantscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKN Group consistently collaborates with geotechnical and environmental consultants across projects to establish precise design parameters, address complex soil conditions (marine clays, dispersive soils, reactive materials), and achieve EPBC approvals and council requirements.
• Traffic, Water/Sewer, Acoustics, and Odour Modelling SpecialistsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKN Group coordinates with various specialists in traffic, water/sewer networks, acoustics, and odour modelling to ensure comprehensive and well-informed approach to development's vital components.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• WSP Australia: Global professional services consultancy with strong Australian land development and infrastructure presence, including SEQ. Competes for major masterplanned community and trunk infrastructure commissions.
• Stantec Australia: Global engineering consultancy with significant Australian presence (including the legacy Cardno business), serving land development, water, and infrastructure clients across SEQ. Direct competitor for large developer masterplanned community work.
• AECOM Australia: Global infrastructure consulting firm with major operations in Queensland, providing civil, water, transport, and environmental engineering services. Competes for the largest masterplanned community and trunk infrastructure engagements.
• GHD: Global engineering, architecture, and environmental consultancy with very large Australian operations, including major land development and infrastructure practices in SEQ. Overlaps with KN Group in masterplanned communities, water, and transport infrastructure consulting.

Direct peers

• Harwood Andrews: Queensland-based civil, structural, and environmental engineering consultancy serving residential developers, councils, and infrastructure clients across SEQ. Very comparable in regional focus and masterplanned community expertise.
• Pells Sullivan Meynink (PSM): Specialist Australian geotechnical and civil engineering consultancy with deep expertise in land development and infrastructure projects across QLD and NSW. Comparable as a technically distinguished mid-sized consultancy serving similar projects.
• Calibre Consulting: Australian mid-sized civil and structural engineering consultancy providing land development, infrastructure, and masterplanned community services to residential developers and councils across QLD, NSW, and VIC. Highly comparable to KN Group in scale, service offering, and target market.
• Beveridge Williams: Australian multidisciplinary consultancy providing civil engineering, surveying, and land development services to residential developers. Similar mid-sized firm with comparable developer-council client mix.
• Costin Roe Consulting: Australian civil and structural engineering consultancy focused on land development, urban infrastructure, and masterplanned communities across eastern Australia. Comparable mid-sized peer serving similar developer and council clients.

Emerging players

• BG&E: Australian engineering consultancy with growing civil and land development practice, including significant residential subdivision work across eastern states. Comparable services and developer client base, though broader in scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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