+64 21 969 350 davidr@riderconsult.co.nz
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Principal Geotechnical, Civil, Environmental Engineer.

Rider Consulting

About Me

davidr@riderconsult.co.nz

+64 21 969 350

David Rider - 25 years of Geotechnical, Civil, Environmental Engineering experience covering most regions of New Zealand. Currently Located in the bottom south of New Zealand and covering all areas of Southland and Otago, and able to assist across New Zealand.

Skills & Expertise

Experienced services:
  • Peer Review, 
  • Landuse/Subdivision Consent processing engineering reviews for Councils. 
  • Expert Evidence,
  • Geotechnical Engineering,
  • Engineering Geology,
  • Land Development Geoprofessional,
  • Civil Engineering,
  • Natural Hazard Assessments, Mitigation and solutions 
  • MSE (Gabion/geogrid etc) retaining wall design and certification,
  • Liquefaction assessments, GIR and GCR and 2A reporting for Subdivisions
  • NZS3604 Shallow soils investigations- bearing capacity determinations
  • Earth fill specification, testing and certification
  • Project management and coordination,
  • Tender and contract administration and preparation.
  • Extensive knowledge of Resource and building legislation requirements,
  • Independent assessments and opinions for claims and mediation,
  • Domestic and small scale commercial Waste-water design and site soil assessments.
  • Environmental Management plans and SQEP for Sediment and erosion control design and plans