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 focussed 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 Technical 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: Radiohead
Favourite movie: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
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: Radiohead
Favourite movie: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
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.