Clients trust our highly experienced civil engineers to solve their complex problems, time after time.
Our Team
We are a practical team that is big on communication. We can articulate design problems and solutions with all stakeholders including other consultants, local and state authorities and service providers.
Our understanding of the opportunities and constraints of development today coupled with our knowledge of state legislation and council regulations will ensure your project runs smoothly. We embrace new industry knowledge and are committed to employing a depth of engineers of all ages who will challenge us and strive to find innovative solutions to
our clients’ unique problems.
Leadership
Our director; Tony Shelley holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and is a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ).
Tony Shelley
Director | Principal Civil Engineer
Founding Director, Tony Shelley is the Principal Civil Engineer and founded the company in 2011. Prior to that he spent six years as the Principal Civil Engineer and Director of Contour Consulting Engineers, Sunshine Coast and Caboolture.
Tony is a communicator and brings a collaborative approach and critical design analysis skills, in the context of construction. His ability to come up with solutions that are cost effective and efficient and his strong work ethic are a huge asset to any project. He has more than 30 years’ experience and has been involved in the design and delivery of major development projects in a wide range of industry sectors.
From 1990– 2005 he worked for Tate Professional Engineers (Sunshine Coast) firstly as a Civil Design and Draftsman and finishing up as a Civil Project Engineer and Associate Director. He began his career as a Civil and Structural Design Draftsman with Dan Jepsen & Associates (Sunshine Coast).
Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
Associate Diploma of Engineering (Civil)
Member of the Institute of Engineers Australia
Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland No. 7736
Key Projects
Tim Burke
Director | Senior Civil Engineer
Director and Senior Civil Engineer (RPEQ, CPEng), delivering complex projects with technical expertise and strategic leadership.
Tim brings over 11 years of comprehensive engineering and project management experience, delivering diverse and complex projects across multiple disciplines. He has led both large-scale and smaller residential developments with a focus on efficiency and quality, managed significant and local road upgrade projects to enhance infrastructure, and designed community-focused public parks and recreational facilities.
With exceptional organizational skills, Tim excels in project management, coordinating complex work programs to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard. His ability to plan, prioritize, and manage resources effectively allows him to thrive not only in project delivery but also in his leadership and strategic responsibilities.
Elle Patterson - Business Manager
Chanelle Strydom - Civil Team Leader
Jayden Walter - Associate Engineer
Stephan Strydom - Snr. Civil Engineer/Project Manager
Frank Logan - Senior Civil Engineer
Dean Bisset - Senior Civil Designer
Sheng Xie - Senior Civil Engineer
Tiahne Ward - Environmental Advisor
Adam Hazelgrove - Drafting Lead
Georgia Shelley - Civil Drafter & Marketing Creator
Ebony Afiouni - Undergraduate Engineer
We recognise that each project is unique.
Get in touch with us so that we can understand your needs and provide a detailed proposal and scope of works. We are available to meet and discuss any enquiry you may have by appointment.
Explore Career Opportunities
At Barlow Shelley, we’re always looking for talented individuals who are passionate about making an impact.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to exciting projects, we’d love to hear from you.

