Our Leadership Team
Blair Currie
Managing Director
BE (Hons), CMEngNZ, CPEng, IntPE(NZ)
Blair is the managing director and founder of BCD Group. He has over 17 years’ experience in the Engineering industry. He has been exposed to a large variety of experience including bulk store commercial retail, industrial processing and distribution facilities, healthcare, education, retail mall precincts, and earthquake re-strengthening and sports facilities. Blair has a passion for working within a team of likeminded industry experts so that the end product is of the highest possible quality. Blair believes that early involvement from all consultants will lead to a great design if the team starts with the end in mind.
David Hutchinson
Director
David Hutchinson
Director
BE (Hons), CMEngNZ, CPEng 238815, IntPE(NZ)
davidh@bcdgroup.nz
David is a director of BCD Group. He has over 15 years’ experience in the Engineering industry. Taranaki born and bred, his upbringing on a sheep and beef farm began a journey with Structural design beginning with building bridges, dams and forts. David’s leadership skills have been recognised nationally becoming a finalist in the ACE New Zealand Future Leader Award 2011. His proactive approach to construction project management with regards to safety and efficiency has been recognised as exceptional by clients.
Mitch Mace
Commercial Manager/CFO
BMS, CA
mitchm@bcdgroup.nz
Mitch is a Chartered Accountant with a wide range of experience across several different business sectors in both New Zealand and the UK. Mitch pride’s his lateral thinking and pragmatism which he put down to a combination of his farming background and training in one of the ‘Big 4’ accounting firms. Being involved in a range of different businesses across the construction and development industries during trying times, has given Mitch key insights and appreciation for risk associated in these activities. Mitch is always an advocate for the no surprises approach and works closely with the senior team in company to ensure they have all the information they need to follow through with this approach.
Sam Simpson
Hamilton Office Manager
MEng (Civil) 1st Class Hons, CPEng 1021483, IntPE
sam@bcdgroup.nz
Sam is a highly motivated, professional and dedicated individual, with strong communication skills. He is a team player with an ability to be single minded when necessary. Through work experience and university he developed technical knowledge, business experience, and problem solving skills, lateral thinking, strong numeracy skills, mediation and motivational skills as well as flexibility to adapt to changing environments.
Morna Nielsen
Tauranga Office Manager
BE Hons (Civil)
morna@bcdgroup.nz
Morna is a highly motivated, professional individual with strong communication skills. She thrives when working as part of a team to produce a high quality product for the client. She has worked on a variety of projects from industrial and commercial builds to education facilities and seismic strengthening. Through work and sporting experience Morna has developed technical knowledge, problem solving skills, lateral thinking and the flexibility to adapt to changing environments. Morna also recently worked on the Fiji National University Campus condition assessment project.
Dianne Arnold
People & Culture Manager
BSc Psych, PGdip I/OPsych
diannea@bcdgroup.nz
As the People & Culture Manager for BCD Group, Dianne knows that it is our people who create our competitive advantage. Her approach is to work alongside everyone within the company to ensure we are constantly evolving our employee experience, allowing us to deliver our best for our clients. Her passion lies in creating an environment where everyone can thrive and reach their fullest potential through a modern approach to people processes and programs.
With 13 years' experience in HR, Organisational Development and H&S within rapid growth, and international environments, Dianne is well versed at operating at a fast pace and influencing decisions that generate positive outcomes for people and business.
Ted Letford
Surveying Manager
BSurv, BSc, NZIS, CSNZ
tedl@bcdgroup.nz
Ted is the Surveying Manager for BCD Group. He has over 20 years’ experience in the surveying industry. Before merging with BCD Group, Ted was the owner and director of a Waikato surveying company. Ted has a very wide base of experience across all survey matters. In addition to rural and urban cadastral surveying, Ted undertakes a significant amount of work for local authorities and New Zealand Transport Agency in dealing with road, crown land and public land.
Stan Jolly
Auckland Office Manager
BE (Hons, CMEngNZ, CPEng: 1021839)
stan@bcdgroup.nz
Stan is a Structural Engineer with over seven years’ experience in the construction industry. During his time at BCD Group, he has been responsible for the design, observation, and project management of a variety of projects including retail, high-end residential, seismic assessment, and re-strengthening as well as several large-scale commercial and industrial projects. Stan constantly strives to achieve the best outcome for his clients through innovative solutions, out-of-the-box thinking and efficient design. Stan shares a passion for working with people and enjoys the challenge of working with large teams of industry professionals to deliver his client’s projects, on time, within budget and to the highest possible standard.
Blair Currie
Managing Director
BE (Hons), CMEngNZ, CPEng, IntPE(NZ)
Blair is the managing director and founder of BCD Group. He has over 17 years’ experience in the Engineering industry. He has been exposed to a large variety of experience including bulk store commercial retail, industrial processing and distribution facilities, healthcare, education, retail mall precincts, and earthquake re-strengthening and sports facilities. Blair has a passion for working within a team of likeminded industry experts so that the end product is of the highest possible quality. Blair believes that early involvement from all consultants will lead to a great design if the team starts with the end in mind.
Sam Simpson
Hamilton Office Manager
MEng (Civil) 1st Class Hons, CPEng 1021483, IntPE
sam@bcdgroup.nz
Sam is a highly motivated, professional and dedicated individual, with strong communication skills. He is a team player with an ability to be single minded when necessary. Through work experience and university he developed technical knowledge, business experience, and problem solving skills, lateral thinking, strong numeracy skills, mediation and motivational skills as well as flexibility to adapt to changing environments.
Morna Nielsen
Tauranga Office Manager
BE Hons (Civil)
morna@bcdgroup.nz
Morna is a highly motivated, professional individual with strong communication skills. She thrives when working as part of a team to produce a high quality product for the client. She has worked on a variety of projects from industrial and commercial builds to education facilities and seismic strengthening. Through work and sporting experience Morna has developed technical knowledge, problem solving skills, lateral thinking and the flexibility to adapt to changing environments. Morna also recently worked on the Fiji National University Campus condition assessment project.
Dianne Arnold
People & Culture Manager
BSc Psych, PGdip I/OPsych
diannea@bcdgroup.nz
As the People & Culture Manager for BCD Group, Dianne knows that it is our people who create our competitive advantage. Her approach is to work alongside everyone within the company to ensure we are constantly evolving our employee experience, allowing us to deliver our best for our clients. Her passion lies in creating an environment where everyone can thrive and reach their fullest potential through a modern approach to people processes and programs.
With 13 years' experience in HR, Organisational Development and H&S within rapid growth, and international environments, Dianne is well versed at operating at a fast pace and influencing decisions that generate positive outcomes for people and business.
Mitch Mace
Commercial Manager/CFO
BMS, CA
mitchm@bcdgroup.nz
Mitch is a Chartered Accountant with a wide range of experience across several different business sectors in both New Zealand and the UK. Mitch pride’s his lateral thinking and pragmatism which he put down to a combination of his farming background and training in one of the ‘Big 4’ accounting firms. Being involved in a range of different businesses across the construction and development industries during trying times, has given Mitch key insights and appreciation for risk associated in these activities. Mitch is always an advocate for the no surprises approach and works closely with the senior team in company to ensure they have all the information they need to follow through with this approach.
Ted Letford
Surveying Manager
BSurv, BSc, NZIS, CSNZ
tedl@bcdgroup.nz
Ted is the Surveying Manager for BCD Group. He has over 20 years’ experience in the surveying industry. Before merging with BCD Group, Ted was the owner and director of a Waikato surveying company. Ted has a very wide base of experience across all survey matters. In addition to rural and urban cadastral surveying, Ted undertakes a significant amount of work for local authorities and New Zealand Transport Agency in dealing with road, crown land and public land.
Stan Jolly
Auckland Office Manager
BE (Hons, CMEngNZ, CPEng: 1021839)
stan@bcdgroup.nz
Stan is a Structural Engineer with over seven years’ experience in the construction industry. During his time at BCD Group, he has been responsible for the design, observation, and project management of a variety of projects including retail, high-end residential, seismic assessment, and re-strengthening as well as several large-scale commercial and industrial projects. Stan constantly strives to achieve the best outcome for his clients through innovative solutions, out-of-the-box thinking and efficient design. Stan shares a passion for working with people and enjoys the challenge of working with large teams of industry professionals to deliver his client’s projects, on time, within budget and to the highest possible standard.
David Hutchinson
Director
David Hutchinson
Director
BE (Hons), CMEngNZ, CPEng 238815, IntPE(NZ)
davidh@bcdgroup.nz
David is a director of BCD Group. He has over 15 years’ experience in the Engineering industry. Taranaki born and bred, his upbringing on a sheep and beef farm began a journey with Structural design beginning with building bridges, dams and forts. David’s leadership skills have been recognised nationally becoming a finalist in the ACE New Zealand Future Leader Award 2011. His proactive approach to construction project management with regards to safety and efficiency has been recognised as exceptional by clients.
Team camaraderie
We are committed to fostering a culture of positive team work that is built on respect, trust, loyalty and enjoyment. We support each other’s professional and personal achievements and celebrate all of our successes.
Empower our employees to be great
We are committed to empowering our team through supporting them in their development by delegating challenging tasks that they can learn and grow from. We encourage an entrepreneurial spirit that inspires our employees.
Achieve the best outcomes for our clients
We are committed to providing our clients with the best possible advice, service and solutions that add value and deliver quality.
Masters of our work
We are committed to continually pushing ourselves to keep learning, evolving and upskilling so we are all respected and trusted advisors in our own fields.
Bring solutions not problems
We are committed to taking ownership and being leaders who always pursue the solutions to a problem.
Challenge the status-quo
We are committed to being market leaders and identifying new and better ways of doing things that are innovative, cutting edge and provide better value.
Do what you say you will do
We are committed to being real and true to our word by having integrity and being accountable for our own actions and outcomes.