alan.maharaj@agile-eng.co.nz | +64 27 704 5616 |
We’re specialists in building services, acoustics and commissioning engineering, and have been for over 10 years.
There’s a lot we could say about our practical experience, our integrated engineering solutions, and the multiple awards we’ve won. But none of it happens without our people.
They bring projects to life – in form and in function. From developing a thorough understanding of client needs, managing the design, documentation, budget and construction phase intuitively and adeptly, and then working closely to provide a smooth and satisfying transition for clients into their new environment, our skilled team has a passion for projects and a heart for the people they’re working for. Something that’s often lost in the detail focused world of engineering.
We believe in our projects, because of our people.
The secret behind our success and technical excellence? Finding and nurturing one of the world’s rarest commodities - passionate engineers. Meet our key team members
ALAN MAHARAJ Director 
Alan leads the Agile team and is responsible for managing major projects, client relationships, and partnerships with other design professionals.
Over his career, Alan has won multiple awards while working on a wide range of projects in the USA, New Zealand, Australia and Fiji. He has strong attention to detail and has a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to design, deliver and maintain high performing projects, while at the same time building highly effective teams.
Free time split between running after my two kids, BBQ’ing, and DIY’ing around my house
Love critiquing movies, swimming, reading, music, exploring new restaurants and hunting down the best brews
Favourite movie: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
RICHARD FINLEY Director - Acoustics
A specialist in noise and vibration assessment, Richard started his career in 2002 and is passionate about giving his clients exceptional value for money, while understanding that each has unique needs, concerns and budgets.
Designing for a variety of projects, from individual houses right through to multi-billion dollar hospitals, Richard thrives on providing innovative approaches to noise and vibration issues to produce distinct results on site. His experience speaks, and he’s passionate about bringing clarity and common sense to acoustics consulting.
Love sports bikes, coffee, geopolitics and 20th century history
Favourite musician: The Grateful Dead
Favourite movie: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
JOHN FLITCROFT Technical Director / Wellington Manager
John leads the Wellington Engineering team and is responsible for managing projects as well as client relationships.
With his experience of working in multiple sectors across the UK, Middle East, Asia and now New Zealand, John has refined his design and project management skills. He has also developed a strong attention for coordination of services and has fostered a collaborative culture, which is vital for large complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
Love exploring the great outdoors with the family
Favourite band: Oasis
Favourite movie: From Dusk Till Dawn
GOKUL MOORTHY Operations Manager
Gokul is the Operations Manager at Agile and is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, leading projects, and nurturing client relationships.
As a Chartered Engineer and a Greenstar Accredited professional, he brings a wealth of technical expertise and leadership skills to the table. With over 14 years of professional experience in New Zealand and Singapore, Gokul has a proven track record in diverse sectors such as commercial, healthcare, residential, education, and retirement villages.
Loves playing Badminton, Indoor Cricket when not tending to the little girl at home, scuba diving and photography.
Favourite movie: Mad Max: Fury Road
JAMES WALSH Engineering Manager
James is a Building Services Engineer and has been involved in the construction industry for over 15 years specialising as a Site Engineer, Project Engineer and Designer. James has worked across multiple sectors in Ireland and New Zealand including Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Commercial, Residential and Hospitality and is a Chartered Engineer with Engineering New Zealand. He is the Engineering Manager here at Agile and is responsible for ensuring the projects we deliver to our clients meet the high standards set here at Agile Engineering.
He also places a strong emphasis on providing clients with a personal approach to their projects; ensuring that the clients satisfaction and the final product exceeds their expectations.
Petrol Head and loves anything with wheels and an engine. Also enjoys, travelling, supporting the Irish rugby team, Guinness and nights out with mates
Favourite musician: U2
Favourite movie: My Left Foot
With over 15 years of experience in the Australian and New Zealand construction industry, Rik is a sustainability specialist who quantifies buildings GHG emissions and has helped develop sustainable solutions using building simulation modelling to assess and enhance performance of the built environment.
He brings leadership skills and diverse project experience across a range of sectors including healthcare, transportation, education, residential, hotels, laboratories, retail, industrial, defence, corrections, commercial, government and community. Rik’s specialties include passive and sustainable design, GHG reporting, building simulations, rating systems such as Greenstar, WELL, LEED and NABERSNZ.
Rik loves engaging with people from different fields to understand the bigger picture of enhancements in sustainable practices.
Personal interests include tramping, camping and running. Music interests include grunge and 90’s rock, which I’m trying to get my 12-year old son playing on his guitar. Otherwise, I’m kept busy on weekends running my daughter to dance and netball.
Favourite movie: Goodfellas
Alan leads the Agile team and is responsible for managing major projects, client relationships, and partnerships with other design professionals.
Over his career, Alan has won multiple awards while working on a wide range of projects in the USA, New Zealand, Australia and Fiji. He has strong attention to detail and has a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to design, deliver and maintain high performing projects, while at the same time building highly effective teams.
Free time split between running after my two kids, BBQ’ing, and DIY’ing around my house
Love critiquing movies, swimming, reading, music, exploring new restaurants and hunting down the best brews
Favourite movie: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
A specialist in noise and vibration assessment, Richard started his career in 2002 and is passionate about giving his clients exceptional value for money, while understanding that each has unique needs, concerns and budgets.
Designing for a variety of projects, from individual houses right through to multi-billion dollar hospitals, Richard thrives on providing innovative approaches to noise and vibration issues to produce distinct results on site. His experience speaks, and he’s passionate about bringing clarity and common sense to acoustics consulting.
Love sports bikes, coffee, geopolitics and 20th century history
Favourite musician: The Grateful Dead
Favourite movie: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
John leads the Wellington Engineering team and is responsible for managing projects as well as client relationships.
With his experience of working in multiple sectors across the UK, Middle East, Asia and now New Zealand, John has refined his design and project management skills. He has also developed a strong attention for coordination of services and has fostered a collaborative culture, which is vital for large complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
Love exploring the great outdoors with the family
Favourite band: Oasis
Favourite movie: From Dusk Till Dawn
Gokul is the Operations Manager at Agile and is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, leading projects, and nurturing client relationships.
As a Chartered Engineer and a Greenstar Accredited professional, he brings a wealth of technical expertise and leadership skills to the table. With over 14 years of professional experience in New Zealand and Singapore, Gokul has a proven track record in diverse sectors such as commercial, healthcare, residential, education, and retirement villages.
Loves playing Badminton, Indoor Cricket when not tending to the little girl at home, scuba diving and photography.
Favourite movie: Mad Max: Fury Road
James is a Building Services Engineer and has been involved in the construction industry for over 15 years specialising as a Site Engineer, Project Engineer and Designer. James has worked across multiple sectors in Ireland and New Zealand including Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Commercial, Residential and Hospitality and is a Chartered Engineer with Engineering New Zealand. He is the Engineering Manager here at Agile and is responsible for ensuring the projects we deliver to our clients meet the high standards set here at Agile Engineering.
He also places a strong emphasis on providing clients with a personal approach to their projects; ensuring that the clients satisfaction and the final product exceeds their expectations.
Petrol Head and loves anything with wheels and an engine. Also enjoys, travelling, supporting the Irish rugby team, Guinness and nights out with mates
Favourite musician: U2
Favourite movie: My Left Foot
With over 15 years of experience in the Australian and New Zealand construction industry, Rik is a sustainability specialist who quantifies buildings GHG emissions and has helped develop sustainable solutions using building simulation modelling to assess and enhance performance of the built environment.
He brings leadership skills and diverse project experience across a range of sectors including healthcare, transportation, education, residential, hotels, laboratories, retail, industrial, defence, corrections, commercial, government and community. Rik’s specialties include passive and sustainable design, GHG reporting, building simulations, rating systems such as Greenstar, WELL, LEED and NABERSNZ.
Rik loves engaging with people from different fields to understand the bigger picture of enhancements in sustainable practices.
Personal interests include tramping, camping and running. Music interests include grunge and 90’s rock, which I’m trying to get my 12-year old son playing on his guitar. Otherwise, I’m kept busy on weekends running my daughter to dance and netball.
Favourite movie: Goodfellas
Our culture is based around personal values of competitiveness and challenge, drive and motivation, high professional standards, controlled risk taking, steady wealth creation and exemplary citizenship through social and environmental responsibility.
Sustainability
Our vision is to support an embedded culture of sustainability in all of our client organisations. Our own carbon target is consistent with the Paris Agreement, keeping the global warming increase below 1.5°C. Emissions from our business we cannot avoid are offset using NZ carbon offsets.
Diversity
We are a diverse and inclusive business. We work hard to actively promote equality, respect and diversity in all that we do. Our staff are provided with a rewarding career and an environment where they feel respected and their talents are allowed to flourish.
