ESQ team is made up of dynamic group of passionate civil engineers, project managers, design drafters, traffic engineers, drainage engineers, and flood modellers based in our Hervey Bay and Brisbane Offices.
Our ESQ team is guided by our key department leaders below:
Daniel Poacher
Daniel has over 30 years’ experience in the consulting engineering industry as well as experience in the building and construction industry. In this time he has provided engineering and construction services for numerous projects on the Fraser Coast and across Queensland
Having served in a number of management and director roles Daniel has a strong knowledge of business and developed skills in finance, governance, communication and project management.
In 2013, Daniel commenced a new business now known as ESQ, following the identification of a market gap for the provision of service orientated engineering consultancy and project management services.
Daniel has worked within the industry his whole career starting out as a Civil Design Technician using his skills and expertise to quickly move up to management roles where he excelled. Daniel has carried out the following roles for various highly regarded companies prior to launching ESQ:
- Director and Civil Manager (2002-06)
- Civil Principal for Central Qld (2006-10)
- Chief Executive Officer (2010-13)
Michelle Poacher
Michelle is responsible for engaging in business development activity to grow pipeline of work while managing key relationships with existing client base.
Michelle is responsible for engaging in business development activity to grow pipeline of work while managing key relationships with existing client base.
Michelle continues to build on and create strong business relationships with clients across the property development market.
Michelle uses her expertise and networking abilities to establish new business opportunities for ESQ through educating clients, contacts and the market on the engineering capabilities of the firm. Michelle is instrumental to contributing to the growth of the company and civil team specifically.
Michelle has worked successfully in the Insurance and Finance sector providing support, education and sharing business insights to improve performance and helped businesses be more profitable and valuable.
AMITH DESILVA
Amith is a Civil Engineer/Designer with 15 years’ experience in highways,
roads, stormwater, and infrastructure design. He has held a variety of
planning, design, construction, maintenance, and project management roles, whilst working in various locations across Australia (WA, NT & QLD), for state various local/State government authorities.
Amith immigrated to Australia after working on Civil Engineering projects in Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. Amith is a motivated professional engineer who promotes thoughtful design and collaboration to deliver exceptional results.
Amith has extensive knowledge of international and Australian standards such as Australian Standard traffic set AS1742 series, AS4000, AS4906, Aust Roads Road Design Set, Road Safety, Project Delivery, Bicycles, Pavement Technology Set, ARRB Unsealed Roads manual, MRWA, MUTCD, DTMR, QUDM, Safety In Design, Operating Speed Model, Risk Assessment.
ed owais
Ed is a Senior Project Manager at ESQ and has 15 years of experience in Property & Land Development Sector.
He has lead the design and delivery of several residential, commercial and infrastructure development projects in a comparable development market in New Zealand.
He is well-versed in executing feasibilities, due diligence studies, concept development, design management, development approvals, tendering, contract management and overseeing construction.
He has good track record of establishing teams, procuring external project partners, coordinating with contractors and consultants, and fostering strong stakeholder relations.
Ed migrated to Australia from Auckland from where he gained his degree in engineering and work experience on urban development projects. He got involved with the design and delivery of several multi-unit integrated projects involving stand alone, duplex, terrace house developments and 3 storey walk up apartments.
He has working proficiency of several industry standard software’s and is well versed with all aspects of project management including business case development, initiation, project establishment, execution, risk management, managing budgets, progress reporting, and close outs.
He can assist clients in any phase of their development’s be it site selection to feasibility studies, design and approvals, overseeing civil and infrastructure works, or land releases.