PRCM

What PRCM does

PRCM, founded in 1988 in Sydney as PR & CM Drafting, is one of the original contractors accredited by Sydney Water as a Water Servicing Coordinator (WSC). The company was acquired in 2021 by Jeremy Hopson, Director and Co-Founder of FJA Consulting Engineers, and rebranded to FJA Water in 2023, operating today as a subsidiary of FJA Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd.

The business provides four integrated services for property developers, construction companies, government departments, and individual home builders across the entire Sydney Water catchment: Section 73 Compliance Certificate coordination, accredited Water and Sewer Design (across all Sydney Water categories W1–W3, RW, S1–S2, LP, SW), Building Plan Approval / Tap In processing, and Service Protection Reports (pegout). Delivery relies on conventional civil-engineering design software — 12D Model, AutoCAD, Civil3D, and Navisworks — combined with field inspections, documentation, and direct lodgement with Sydney Water. Leadership includes Director/Principal Engineer Ahmad Dorani, whose prior work generated documented $10m savings on the Canberra Light Rail project and $20m on the Macquarie Park project.

Revenue is generated via project-based professional service fees, quoted after scope assessment of developer requirements and DA/CDC conditions, with no publicly disclosed pricing. The go-to-market is predominantly direct sales — enterprise engagement with major developers and government, plus online application submission for smaller Tap In and Section 73 work — supported by a website, social media, and direct phone/email channels. Operations are split between a head office in Gregory Hills and a regional office in St Leonards, with ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications underpinning enterprise and government tender eligibility.

Name

PRCM

Legal name

FJA Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd

Website

https://prcmdrafting.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FJA Water (formerly PRCM) is a Sydney Water-accredited Water Servicing Coordinator serving property developers, construction firms, government departments, and individual builders across the Sydney Water catchment with Section 73 compliance, water/sewer design, building plan approvals, and service protection reports.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Gregory Hills

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Servicing Coordination Services: Project-based professional services as Sydney Water accredited Water Servicing Coordinator (WSC), providing coordination for Section 73 compliance certificates, building plan approvals, and water/sewer infrastructure requirements.
2. Water and Sewer Design Services: Design services for water and sewer reticulation infrastructure covering residential, commercial, and industrial developments. Includes concept design through to Sydney Water approval, construction, and completion.
3. Service Protection Report (Pegout): Onsite services to locate Sydney Water assets (sewer, potable water, recycled water, stormwater, easements) and provide documentation for structural engineers to design protective measures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

PRCM (operating as FJA Water) is a Sydney Water fully accredited Water Servicing Coordinator providing end-to-end water and sewer infrastructure compliance services for the entire Sydney Water catchment. The firm delivers four integrated services: Section 73 Compliance Certificate coordination, accredited Water and Sewer Design for all infrastructure categories, Building Plan Approval / Tap In lodgement, and Service Protection Reports (Pegout) for asset identification. Services guide clients from development concept through Sydney Water approval, construction, connections, and final certification.

Product overview

FJA Water (formerly PRCM) is a Sydney Water fully accredited Water Servicing Coordinator (WSC) offering a one-stop-shop for Sydney Water requirements. The company provides four core integrated services: Section 73 Compliance Certificate processing (the main coordination service that encompasses the entire compliance process), Water and Sewer Design (accredited design services for all infrastructure categories), Building Plan Approval / Tap In (plan lodgement and assessment), and Service Protection Reports (asset location for developments). Together these services guide clients from initial concept through to Sydney Water approval, construction, connections, and final certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Section 73 Compliance Certificate Service Facilitates the acquisition of Section 73 Compliance Certificates from Sydney Water, guiding clients through assessment, notice of requirements, design coordination, construction supervision, and final certification. Designed for property developers and construction companies requiring Sydney Water compliance for new developments or renovations.
• Water and Sewer Design Sydney Water accredited design services covering water reticulation, water supply, steel pipelines, recycled water, pressure sewer systems, sewer reticulation, sewer standard, and stormwater infrastructure for residential, commercial, and industrial developments. Service takes projects from concept through to Sydney Water approval, construction, and completion.
• Building Plan Approval / Tap In Lodgement and processing of development plans with Sydney Water for building plan approval prior to construction, including assessment of Sydney Water asset impacts and fee proposals for further assessment. Designed for property developers, construction companies, and individual home builders requiring Sydney Water Tap In approval.
• Service Protection Report (Pegout) Identification and location of all Sydney Water assets affecting a development, including sewer, potable water, recycled water, stormwater, and easements, required for structural engineers to plot assets on engineering plans. Designed for property developers and construction companies requiring Sydney Water asset locations for development projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Generated $10m in savings on Canberra Light Rail project through asset integration and geometric design optimization
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FJA Consulting EngineerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021FJA Consulting Engineers acquired PRCM in 2021. Jeremy Hopson, Director and Co-Founder of FJA Consulting Engineers, leads PRCM alongside Ahmad Dorani (Director/Principal Engineer). The acquisition has driven significant company growth since 2021, with FJA Consulting Engineers team members integrated into the PRCM/FJA Water operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GHD: Large Australian-headquartered engineering consultancy with extensive water, wastewater, and stormwater capabilities across NSW and a long-standing Sydney Water relationship. Overlaps with PRCM/FJA Water on Section 73 coordination and water/sewer design but operates at vastly greater scale across multiple disciplines.
• WSP Australia: Global engineering consultancy with a significant Sydney and NSW water infrastructure practice, holding Sydney Water WSC accreditation and serving developers on Section 73, design, and major works. Comparable on accreditation and client base but with much broader multidisciplinary scope.
• Stantec Australia (formerly Cardno): Multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy with a strong NSW water and community development practice following the Cardno acquisition. Provides overlapping WSC and water/sewer design services to Sydney developers and councils.
• Aurecon: Australia/NZ-headquartered engineering consultancy with water infrastructure, urban development, and transport capabilities in Sydney. Holds Sydney Water WSC credentials and competes for similar developer and government Section 73 and design work.
• Mott MacDonald Australia: Global engineering consultancy with a Sydney office providing water, wastewater, and advisory services to utilities and developers. Comparable on Sydney Water-accredited design work but at a much larger scale.
• SMEC Australia: Engineering consultancy with deep NSW and Sydney infrastructure credentials, including water, urban development, and transport. Competes on major Sydney Water-adjacent and government infrastructure projects.
• AECOM Australia: Major global infrastructure consultant with strong NSW water and civil practice, accredited for Sydney Water design categories and active on major Sydney transport and urban renewal projects. Competes for the same enterprise developer and government clients PRCM/FJA Water targets.

Regional players

• Tonkin + Taylor Australia: Environmental and engineering consultancy originating in New Zealand with an Australian presence, providing water, coastal, and infrastructure services. Comparable on water infrastructure consulting capability though primarily NZ-based and serving a different geography.

Direct peers

• Calibre Group: Australian mid-tier engineering, project management, and asset management consultancy with utilities and infrastructure capabilities. Most comparable as a Sydney/NSH-headquartered competitor serving developer and government clients on water and civil infrastructure work at similar scale.
• BG&E (Bonacci Group Engineering): Australian engineering consultancy with civil, structural, and infrastructure capabilities including water and urban development work in NSW. Comparable mid-sized competitor for developer and government water infrastructure mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/prcmsydney

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 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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