Meet The Team
Discover the driven professionals behind ATC Consulting Engineers, dedicated to innovation and excellence in engineering. Get to know our skilled team who bring our projects to life with expertise and passion.

Allen Christensen
Allen is the founding Director and Principal Engineer of ATC Consulting Engineers and Project Managers which was established in 2007, leading it’s growth to be the thriving consultancy it is today.
Allen is a 30 year veteran of Civil Engineering and Project Management having worked in both the Private and Public sector across Queensland and interstate. Allen has delivered numerous major projects for multiple clients, from Industry Leading Wastewater Treatment Plants, Major Road and Bridge Projects to Strategic Planning and Investigation Projects.
He has experienced numerous changes in Local Government from both sides of the fence and like many in our industry, is bit of a jack of all trades when it comes to engineering. From roads to recycled water, stray dogs to strategic planning, streetscapes to subdivisions – Allen has experienced most issues that Rural and Regional Engineering can throw up.
Leading from the front Allen has developed a small team of Trusted engineering experts and support teams that deliver successful outcome for their clients. Founded on strong cultural standards and internal expectations that deliver results, Allen prides himself on making a difference for his team and his community. Giving back is high on his list of Why’s.
Providing leadership within the engineering profession has seen Allen selected to be on the assessment panel for aspiring Registered Professional Engineers and is a Fellow of the Institute of Public Works Engineers – QLD and a RPEQ himself.

Julian Lockwood
Julian is a Professional Engineer with over 30 years practical experience in Geotechnical, Structural and Civil Engineering.
Julian is actively involved in project management, design and inspection of residential, low rise commercial / industrial structures, failure investigation, piling solutions, tilt panel construction, road repair and maintenance.
Julian has excellent Project Management and Contract Administration expertise and skills for civil, geotechnical, structural and piling projects including providing expert advice on technical matters to private and government clients.
Julian is fully experienced in management of piling and tilt panel projects and co-ordination of up to 25 team members including technical and field staff.
Julian’s key responsibility at ATC Engineers is to oversee and review all designs and reports prior to RPEQ sign off.
Julian has had recent involvement in Council infrastructure projects including airport lighting upgrades, road reseal programs, flood repairs, structures.

Philip De Guzman
Philip is a Civil/Structural RPEQ Engineer with 20 years of experience in planning, design, inspection, and project management of new construction and rehabilitation of civil and building structures.
Philip has broad project experience covering roads and bridges, buildings, foundations, retaining walls, drainage, hydraulic structures, residential and commercial developments, and industrial facilities.
Philip has extensive knowledge and skills in the design and construction of reinforced concrete, steel, timber, and masonry structures using Australian Standards, IPWEAQ, CMDG, Austroads, DTMR standards, and various international codes.
Philip obtained his Civil Engineering degree at the University of the Philippines with cum laude honours and completed Masters and PhD in Structural and Geotechnical Engineering in Japan.

Cody Granger
Cody is a qualified civil engineer with a wide range of skills and abilities, covering many aspects of engineer and project management.
His experience includes extensive experience with most aspects of local government engineering, including but not limited to; project management, project scoping, design, asset management, GIS mapping, and high level reporting to executive management and Council.
Cody has experience with managing civil crews on roads, drainage, pipelines, treatment plants, and CBD rehabilitation projects. While delivering attention to detail reporting to all levels of stakeholders including high level management and presentation to Council.
Cody also has a strong understanding of asset management systems and has assisted in comprehensive revaluation of asset classes including; transport / infrastructure, parks, buildings, properties and waste. This task included high detail GIS mapping of Council assets and the ongoing management of asset registers and GIS systems.

Tim Hook
Tim is a Senior Technical Officer and brings over two decades of experience in the Geotechnical and Structural engineering space. Throughout his career, Tim has been involved in an array of projects spanning residential, commercial, and industrial. His proficiency in structural design and drafting is demonstrated through his extensive involvement in numerous projects across these sectors. Tim’s portfolio showcases his adeptness in handling multi-disciplinary projects, where he has seamlessly integrated structural and geotechnical design principles, adhering to industry guidelines and codes. In addition to his design prowess, Tim possesses a keen eye for detail cultivated through his hands-on experience in site inspections. Tim’s experience extends to site inspections, managing projects in tilt panel construction including preparing all project documentation and day-to-day support of a construction team—which has strengthened his ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects efficiently.

Lynn Smith
With over 30 years experience, Lynn possesses extensive experience in the successful management of office functions.
With a proven record of delivering tasks and projects to meet and exceed financial governance, and customer service requirements.
Lynn is results orientated with highly developed organisational, time management skills and excellent communication.
She is a highly experienced Office Manager and Contracts Administrator who brings an unequalled knowledge of Contract Administration and Processes as well as internal Council financial and infrastructure processes.

Sharlette Calvert
Sharlette joined the ATC Team in May 2022 as ATC’s first Administration Trainee, completing her Certificate III in Business Administration. During her time as a Trainee, Sharlette went on to win Trainee of the Year at the South Burnett Training Awards 2023 and Darling Downs South West Regional Finalist for the Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year 2023. Continuing with ATC as an Administration Officer, she is happy to assist the Team with any admin tasks they may require.

Jordan Picton
Jordan is a graduate civil engineer developing a wide range of skills and abilities, covering many aspects of civil engineering. His experience includes project scoping, site inspections, design, analysis and drafting while working on a range of projects for residential, commercial, local and state government, with experience in civil, hydrological, geotechnical and structural areas. Working across different areas simultaneously has strengthened Jordan’s ability to prioritise to deliver multiple projects while maintaining healthy client relationships. Jordan has developed great self-management skills and the ability to fit and contribute to a team environment. His knowledge of various programs to assist in civil design help to ensure that projects are completed efficiently.

Hayden Madder
Hayden is a young motivated Civil Engineer with over fourteen (14) years’ experience working as a Project Coordinator/Engineer in and around Local Government and private industry delivering projects in the Civil Engineering, Road Surfacing and Project Management Fields.
With years of experience in both Local Government and consulting under the belt Hayden has experience in various different areas of civil construction with good problem-solving skills. Hayden is a certified and practiced bitumen seal designer and is experienced in both bitumen sealing and asphalt surfacing works as well as forward surfacing planning.
Hayden has completed a Master in Engineering Practice (Civil) and is a Practicing RPEQ.
ATC Engineers & Project Managers provides services to both Local and State Governments, as well as private clients in all Civil Engineering related matters. Private clients include works on project management, construction supervision and contract administration.
Hayden has excellent project management, problem solving and record keeping skills to match to ensure the project gets completed as efficiently as possible.

Nat Brooks
Having worked at a Surveying Firm for over 20 years, Nat has spent more than 15 of those years specialising in Town Planning, contributing to the successful delivery of diverse development projects. She joined the ATC team in 2025, bringing with her a Diploma in Local Government Planning and a strong foundation in both technical and regulatory aspects of the planning process.
Nat has successfully delivered planning approvals for a wide range of property development projects, including subdivisions, boundary realignments, and material changes of use across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Her expertise spans the full development lifecycle—from initial planning through to compliance—ensuring seamless project progression.
She possesses in-depth knowledge of planning legislation and Council planning schemes, along with a thorough understanding of Development Assessment requirements and processes. Nat is known for her results-oriented approach, exceptional organisational and time management skills, and clear, effective communication.
As a Senior Project Support Officer within an Engineering environment, Nat plays a critical role in aligning planning outcomes with engineering deliverables, ensuring that all regulatory and governance standards are met. Her practical insight and collaborative mindset make her an invaluable asset to the firm’s project delivery success.

Natalie Thomson
Natalie is an experienced finance professional with a strong track record in managing financial records, processing invoices, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. She excels in team collaboration, delivering results, and adapting to changing business needs. Skilled in financial reporting, reconciliations, and a range of accounting software applications, Natalie is dependable, goal-driven, and highly attentive to accuracy and efficiency.


