What TABEC Civil Engineering Consultants does

TABEC Civil Engineering Consultants is a privately held Western Australian civil engineering consultancy headquartered in West Perth, founded in 2000 and operating with 11-50 employees. The firm provides specialist engineering services across the full land development lifecycle, encompassing planning, design and contract management for residential subdivisions, commercial and industrial developments, public realm and urban renewal projects, water-based/coastal developments, and supporting civil infrastructure works such as roads, drainage, earthworks and utility services.

The company's go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, targeting two principal customer segments: private land developers (including listed and large private operators such as PEET, Mirvac, Cedar Woods, Frasers Property, Nicheliving and DevelopmentWA) and government agencies (including LandCorp, City of Rockingham and other WA state/local bodies). Revenue is generated through project-based professional services engagements, with the firm holding multi-stage, multi-decade relationships with several anchor clients and a documented track record of industry awards including multiple UDIA Masterplanned Development, Urban Renewal and Boutique Development awards between 2018 and 2023, plus Waterwise Gold and EnviroDevelopment 6-Leaf certifications on sustainability-focused projects.

TABEC's economic model is that of a boutique consultancy where competitive advantage is derived from high staff retention (enabling continuity of client relationships), long-standing embedded developer relationships across WA, and a credentialed portfolio of award-winning precinct projects. The firm operates exclusively within Western Australia and does not disclose pricing or financial information publicly. No external investors, parent entities, or M&A activity have been identified.

Name

TABEC Civil Engineering Consultants

Legal name

TABEC Civil Engineering Consultants

Website

https://tabec.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TABEC Civil Engineering Consultants is a West Perth-based civil engineering consultancy providing planning, design and contract management services for residential, commercial, industrial, public realm and water-based land development projects across Western Australia for private developers and government clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering Consultancy

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio) (IMAFAAAF)

Keywords

• Civil engineering consulting
• Land development engineering
• Contract management services
• Infrastructure design services
• Public realm engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consultancy Services: Professional civil engineering consultancy services including planning, design, and contract management for land development projects. Revenue is generated through project-based professional service engagements with developers and government clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

TABEC is a Western Australian civil engineering consultancy that provides planning, design, and contract management services for land development projects. Its offering spans residential land development, commercial/industrial/public realm developments, water-based developments, and civil infrastructure works, supporting clients from initial planning through to contract completion. The firm is positioned to deliver flexible, innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions across projects of varying size and scope for both private developers and government clients.

Product overview

TABEC Civil Engineering Consultants is a Western Australian civil engineering consultancy offering four interconnected service areas: Residential Land Development, Commercial/Industrial/Public Realm, Water Based Development, and Civil Infrastructure Works. The company specializes in the design and management of land development projects, providing flexible, innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions for planning, design and contract management across projects of varying size and scope.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Land Development Civil engineering consultancy services specialising in the planning, design and contract management of residential land development projects for private developers in Western Australia.
• Commercial, Industrial and Public Realm Civil engineering services for commercial and industrial developments and public realm projects, including urban redevelopment and civic spaces, provided to enterprise clients and government agencies.
• Water Based Development Specialised civil engineering services for water-based developments, including coastal, waterfront and marine infrastructure projects, drawing on TABEC's marine infrastructure experience.
• Civil Infrastructure Works Engineering design and contract management services for civil infrastructure works including roads, drainage, earthworks and utility services for land development projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple UDIA awards including 2018 Masterplanned Development Award, 2020 Excellence Award for Urban Renewal, 2022 Judges Award, 2023 Boutique Development of the Year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• PEET LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing relationship with PEET Ltd on multiple residential developments including Village at Wellard and Lakelands Estate. TABEC provides civil engineering consultancy services for land development projects.
• DevelopmentWAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership with DevelopmentWA on multiple projects including Shoreline estate at Cockburn Coast, Salt Lane precinct, and 115 Hamilton Hill sustainable development initiative.
• MirvaccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership with Mirvac on award-winning Osprey Waters development in Mandurah since 2008, delivering over 450 titled lots with environmental excellence recognition.
• Cedar Woods PropertymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing involvement providing engineering consultancy for The Rivergums development, which received the 2022 UDIA Judges Award.
• City of RockinghammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with City of Rockingham on Rockingham Foreshore Revitalisation project, winner of 2020 UDIA Excellence Award for Urban Renewal.
• MSP EngineeringmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with MSP Engineering on Tianqui Lithium Hydroxide Processing Plant at Kwinana, providing civil engineering aspects including stormwater drainage and earthworks.
• LandCorpmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with LandCorp on East Village at Knutsford project showcasing water sustainability initiatives and battery energy storage system.
• Peet LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership with Peet Limited on Shorehaven development at Alkimos, including successful trial of below ground power pits.
• EPCADmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with EPCAD on Beresford Foreshore Enhancement Project, winner of 2019 PLA Awards of Excellence.
• Densford CivilmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership with Densford Civil on remediation and civil construction projects including Shoreline Stage 4A remediation.
• Wormall CivilmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner on multiple projects including Midland Brick Hardstand Expansion and Cygnia Cove Stage 6.
• Buckby ContractingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCivil construction contractor for Cygnia Cove Stage 6 final works.
• RJVminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner for delivery of below ground power pits trial at Shorehaven development.
• UPDminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner involved in delivery of below ground power pits outcome and ultimate approval of below ground pit products.
• Strategic Property GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment Manager for Matilda Rise project at Wannanup, working with TABEC on 36-lot subdivision.
• Strategic SettlementsminorOthersConveyancer for Matilda Rise project at Wannanup.
• NichelivingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner on Landsdale Strata project - 100 lot survey-strata subdivision.
• Partco Development HoldingsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient for Merrifield Gardens project - TABEC assisted with first land development from initial subdivision plan through to completion.
• HesperiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient for Midland Brick Hardstand Expansion project at iconic Midland Brick site.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Stantec (formerly Cardno in AU): Global design and engineering consultancy operating across Australia (incorporating legacy Cardno), with established WA presence in land development, urban regeneration and infrastructure — competes for the same developer/government work as TABEC.
• Arup: Global engineering and design firm with a Perth office delivering planning, civil and infrastructure advisory services that overlap with TABEC's premium land-development offering.
• Aurecon: Australia-origin global engineering, advisory and project management consultancy with a substantial Perth office delivering land development, infrastructure and built environment work that overlaps TABEC's WA services at larger scale.
• WSP Australia: Global engineering consultancy with a large Perth office providing property, land development, infrastructure and environmental services that compete with TABEC for WA developer and government mandates.
• SMEC Australia: Australian-founded engineering consultancy (now part of Surbana Jurong) providing planning, civil design and infrastructure services across WA, relevant as a mid-to-large scale competitor in land development.
• GHD: Australian-founded global engineering and advisory firm with a major Perth presence serving property, transport and water clients — overlaps TABEC's land development and civil infrastructure work at significantly greater scale.

Direct peers

• BG&E Group: WA-headquartered engineering consultancy providing civil, structural and geotechnical services for land development and built environment projects. Closest regional comparable in headcount, sector mix, and client base.
• Pritchard Francis Consulting: Perth-based civil and structural engineering consultancy serving WA's property development sector with planning, design and contract administration capabilities directly comparable to TABEC's offerings.
• Cossill & Nanson Consulting Engineers: WA-focused civil, structural and environmental engineering consultancy with a strong land-development practice across Perth metro and regional WA — a near-direct peer to TABEC in market, scale and service mix.

Emerging players

• Calibre Consulting (now part of Stantec): Australian engineering consultancy delivering civil and structural design for land development and urban projects with a growing WA footprint — a slightly smaller-scale peer pursuing similar developer clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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