CQG Consulting

What CQG Consulting does

CQG Consulting is a regional Queensland-based environmental, planning, engineering, and sustainability consultancy founded in 2003 by Patrice Brown and headquartered in Rockhampton. The firm serves clients across agriculture, energy and mining, government, defence, construction, tourism, ports and coastal, transportation, urban development, and solar salt industries, delivering services that range from brief advisory calls to multi-disciplinary environmental impact assessments and on-site secondments.

Revenue is generated primarily through fee-for-service professional consulting engagements on a quote-based, project-by-project pricing model. CQG employs approximately 40 staff across five Queensland offices and deploys proprietary technical capabilities including UAV surveys, USV bathymetric surveying, and GIS-based spatial analysis to support environmental and engineering assessments. The firm's go-to-market is referral- and panel-driven, with arrangements such as Local Buy prequalification and Queensland Resources Council committee participation underpinning access to government and resource-sector work.

In June 2026, CQG was acquired by Beca, one of Asia Pacific's largest independent advisory, design and engineering consultancies, while retaining its Queensland identity and operations. The Tunuba joint venture with the Darumbal People (2019), a CQUniversity research partnership, and named engagements on the Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline and the ASMTI defence programme reflect an ecosystem-oriented positioning in the Central Queensland market.

Name

CQG Consulting

Legal name

CQG Consulting

Website

https://cqgroup.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CQG Consulting is a regional Queensland environmental, planning, engineering, and sustainability consultancy founded in 2003, serving mining, government, agriculture, defence, and infrastructure clients from five offices with approximately 40 staff, and acquired by Beca in June 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Consulting Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

ESG Governance, Sustainability Reporting & Assurance Advisory (BPAHAFAJ), Circularity Consulting & Program Management (EPR, Design-for-Circularity, LCA) (EUAIANAH)

Keywords

• Environmental consulting
• Planning approvals
• Engineering advisory
• Sustainability reporting
• Contaminated land assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockhampton

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Environmental Consulting Services: CQG generates revenue primarily through fee-for-service professional consulting engagements. Services include environmental impact assessments, contaminated land investigations, ecological surveys, planning approvals, engineering advisory, GIS and spatial analysis, sustainability reporting, and waste management advisory. Revenue is project-based and scoped per engagement, with service delivery models ranging from over-the-phone advice to long-term on-site secondments and multi-disciplinary project management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CQG Consulting provides professional environmental, planning, engineering, and sustainability advisory services to government and enterprise clients across Queensland. Engagements span contaminated land investigations, ecological surveys, environmental impact assessments, development approvals, waste management advisory, GIS and spatial analysis, and natural disaster response. Service delivery is flexible, ranging from over-the-phone advice to multi-disciplinary project management and on-site secondments.

Product overview

CQG Consulting offers professional advisory services as a single integrated consulting platform across four core service areas: Planning Services (development approvals, project management, strategic planning), Environmental Services (ecological surveys, contaminated land, environmental monitoring, compliance management), Engineering Services (industrial engineering, waste management, rehabilitation planning), and Sustainability Services (climate risk, stakeholder engagement, sustainability reporting). Additional specialized offerings include GIS Services (UAV/LiDAR surveying, bathymetric surveys) and Respirable Dust and Silica Monitoring. The firm operates across regional Queensland with offices in Rockhampton, Townsville, Mackay, Gladstone, and Brisbane, serving clients in mining, energy, government, construction, agriculture, and defense sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Planning Services Professional planning and development services including concept and feasibility studies, development approvals, project management, due diligence assessments, land tenure analysis, operational works approvals, and stakeholder engagement for enterprise and government clients.
• Environmental Services Full range of environmental consulting including contaminated land investigations, hazardous materials management, ecological and land management (fauna and vegetation surveys, spotter catcher services, GIS mapping), environmental monitoring (air, water, noise, soil), and environmental management systems.
• Engineering Services Practical engineering solutions including construction project management, environmental engineering, industrial salt production advisory, precision drone services, site closure and rehabilitation planning, waste management facilities, wastewater management, and asbestos surveys.
• Sustainability Services Climate-related risk identification and management, climate resilience assessments, stakeholder engagement, sustainability strategy development, social impact assessments, and sustainability reporting aligned with international standards including independent assurance and validation.
• GIS Services Geospatial solutions including GIS mapping and cartography, spatial and network analysis, UAV and LiDAR-based surveying, bathymetric surveys using USV platforms, high-resolution aerial imagery, terrain modelling, UAV volumetric surveys for stockpiles and landfills, and multi-temporal erosion monitoring.
• Respirable Dust and Silica Monitoring Specialist monitoring services for worker health and safety and environmental compliance across construction, mining and quarry projects, delivered in line with Australian Standards and regulatory requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water intensity reduced by 52.9% and energy intensity by 9.6% as an ecoBiz Star Partner (2023/24)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

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

• BecacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026In June 2026, CQG Consulting announced it has become part of Beca, one of Asia Pacific's largest independent advisory, design and engineering consultancies. Despite this acquisition, CQG continues to operate as a Queensland company with the same ABN and headquarters in Rockhampton, supported by offices in Townsville, Mackay, Gladstone, and Brisbane. The acquisition creates expanded services, enhanced technical capability, and greater career development opportunities.
• Tunuba Pty Ltd (Joint Venture with Darumbal People)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Tunuba is a Supply Nation-registered Indigenous business formed as a joint venture between CQG Consulting and the Darumbal People. Established in 2019, Tunuba's key objective is securing contracts that provide jobs, business, and capacity building opportunities for Darumbal People and Central Queensland locally owned businesses. The partnership formalises CQG's long-standing relationship with the Darumbal People, which began over 20 years ago with original founders Trevor and Doug Hatfield.
• Laing O'RourkecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCQG provides the full Environmental Package of Works for the Australian Singapore Military Training Initiative (ASMTI) project at Shoalwater Bay Training Area as a key partner to Laing O'Rourke, the project's managing contractor. CQG has delivered environmental services on this project since 2019, including ecological surveys, contaminated land investigations, water quality monitoring, and EPBC Act reporting.
• BMD GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBMD Group and CQG are joint venture partners (MBJV) on the Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline Project. CQG provides local stakeholder engagement, technical environmental expertise, and project support. The partnership reflects BMD's strategy of teaming with embedded local companies for regional Queensland projects.
• McConnell DowellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs part of the MBJV, McConnell Dowell works closely with CQG Consulting during delivery of the Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline Project, with key personnel provided during the Early Contractor Involvement phase in 2022.
• Gladstone Engineering Alliance (GEA)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerCQG is a long-term sponsor and member of the Gladstone Engineering Alliance, sponsoring the annual GEA Major Industry Conference, Gala Dinner and Industry Awards. CQG's Andrew Brown received the GEA Forty Calis Memorial Award nomination, and CQG won the 2025 GEA Innovator Award.
• Local Authority Waste Management Advisory Committee (LAWMAC)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerCQG is a long-term member and event sponsor of LAWMAC, which brings together councils, industry leaders, and innovators to discuss waste sector challenges and circular economy solutions. CQG contributes to workshops and works closely with member councils on waste management initiatives.
• CQUniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCQG works closely with CQUniversity to offer students and graduates opportunities to work on projects in regional areas. Patrice Brown is a member of the CQUniversity Council. The partnership supports career development, research collaboration, and industry exposure for students.
• Queensland Resources Council (QRC)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerCQG is a member of the QRC environment committee and is actively involved in regulatory policy that may impact clients in the energy and resources sector. CQG also sponsors the QRC Annual Forum and Lunch.
• AusIndustry Entrepreneurs' ProgrammeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCQG participated in the Business Decarbonisation Pathways – Working Toward Net Zero program presented by the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources AusIndustry Entrepreneurs' Programme, supporting CQG's own net-zero strategy development.
• Healthy Land & WaterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCQG collaborates with Healthy Land & Water on environmental training programs, including Intermediate Erosion Sediment Control Training in Mackay.
• Vet Centre QldminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCQG has an ongoing partnership with Vet Centre Qld to provide 4WD training and weed and seed inspection training for CQG field staff, strengthening workforce capability and compliance standards.
• Tunuba Pty LtdminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCQG partners with Tunuba (Darumbal/CQG JV) for snake handling training, field work coordination, and other environmental field operations that require local knowledge and Traditional Owner engagement.
• Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerCQG staff are members of EIANZ; Managing Director Patrice Brown was made a Fellow. CQG staff attend and present at EIANZ conferences including ANET 2026. EIANZ membership provides professional credibility and networking within the environmental practitioner community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with major Australian environmental, planning, and engineering practices. AECOM competes with CQG on large multi-disciplinary EIS, defence, transport, and water projects across Queensland and is increasingly likely to engage CQG as a regional sub-consultant post-Beca acquisition.
• GHD: One of Australia's largest employee-owned engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services firms with deep Queensland presence. GHD competes with CQG on environmental impact assessment, contaminated land, water, and planning services for mining, infrastructure, and government clients, though at vastly greater scale.
• SLR Consulting: Global environmental and advisory consultancy with strong ANZ presence focused on resources, infrastructure, and industry. SLR overlaps with CQG in environmental impact assessment, contaminated land, ecology, and approvals for mining and energy clients.
• Beca: Parent company since June 2026 and one of Asia-Pacific's largest independent advisory, design, and engineering consultancies. Beca now owns and operates CQG's Queensland platform and is the most relevant comparator for CQG's strategic direction post-acquisition.
• WSP: Global professional services firm with significant environmental, planning, and engineering capability in Australia. WSP competes with CQG on transport, water, and resources environmental approvals, and represents one of the larger primes that may sub-contract regional work to CQG.
• Jacobs: Global professional services firm with significant environmental, water, and infrastructure practice in Australia. Jacobs competes with CQG on defence, water, and major infrastructure environmental packages, including projects adjacent to the ASMTI work CQG delivers.
• Stantec (formerly Cardno): Global design and engineering firm with major Australian environmental practice following the Cardno acquisition. Stantec competes with CQG on environmental approvals, water, and infrastructure work across Queensland.
• Aurecon: Asia-Pacific engineering, design, and advisory firm with environmental and planning capability across Australia. Aurecon competes with CQG on infrastructure, energy, and water projects and is comparable in regional APAC delivery model.

Direct peers

• EMM Consulting: ANZ-focused environmental and planning consultancy with offices in NSW, Queensland, and Victoria. EMM competes directly with CQG on environmental approvals, ecological assessments, and planning services for infrastructure, mining, and government clients in overlapping geographies.
• Katestone Environmental: Independent Australian environmental consultancy specialising in air quality, greenhouse gas, and impact assessment. CQG explicitly cites Katestone as a long-term collaborator (since 2006), and the firms overlap on environmental impact assessment, monitoring, and approvals across Queensland and NSW.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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