About Us
Town Planning, Land Surveying & Civil Engineering Consultants in Ballarat
Beveridge Williams provides town planning, land surveying, civil engineering and project management services from our Ballarat office, supporting landowners, developers, businesses, government and other organisations throughout Ballarat and Western Victoria.
Our Ballarat team combines strong local knowledge with the resources and specialist expertise of the wider Beveridge Williams business. We work across residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure and land development projects, providing practical advice from initial site investigation and development feasibility through planning, surveying, engineering design, approvals and project delivery.
An Integrated Development Consultancy
One advantage of working with Beveridge Williams is our ability to bring multiple disciplines together within one project team.
For land development projects in Ballarat and Western Victoria, our local team can draw upon expertise in:
- town planning and development approvals;
- land surveying and subdivision;
- civil engineering and infrastructure design;
- project management;
- urban design;
- landscape architecture;
- environmental consulting; and
- traffic and transport engineering.
This multidisciplinary approach helps identify potential issues earlier, improves coordination between disciplines and provides clients with a clearer pathway from initial investigation through approvals and project delivery.
Local Expertise in Ballarat Since 1988
Beveridge Williams has been shaping the growth of Ballarat and Western Victoria since establishing a local presence in 1988.
Our long history in the region provides our team with extensive knowledge of local development conditions, planning and approval processes, infrastructure requirements and the issues affecting development in Ballarat and surrounding areas.
The Ballarat office includes experienced town planners, licensed and land surveyors, civil engineers and project managers who work together to provide coordinated advice across projects ranging from individual properties and smaller subdivisions to major residential communities, commercial developments and infrastructure projects.
Town Planning in Ballarat
Our Ballarat town planners assist clients with planning permits, subdivision approvals, development feasibility and due diligence, strategic planning and other statutory planning matters.
Early involvement of our planning team can help identify the planning controls, approval requirements and potential constraints affecting a property before significant investment is made in a development proposal.
Our local planning knowledge is supported by Beveridge Williams’ broader town planning capability across Victoria and New South Wales.
Land Surveying in Ballarat
Our Ballarat surveying team provides a comprehensive range of land surveying services for property owners, developers, builders, architects, government and other organisations.
Services include cadastral and title surveys, title boundary re-establishment, feature and level surveys, subdivision surveys, engineering and construction surveys and other spatial surveying services.
Beveridge Williams Survey utilises our in-house drones, terrestrial laser scanning, mobile laser scanning and GPS/GNSS resources. We can deliver projects in point cloud, CAD, PDF and other formats
Our local surveyors combine detailed knowledge of Ballarat and Western Victoria with access to Beveridge Williams’ broader surveying expertise and technology.
Civil Engineering in Ballarat
Our Ballarat civil engineers provide engineering advice, design and project delivery services for residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure development.
Our experience includes land development and subdivision engineering, road and drainage design, stormwater management, civil infrastructure and coordination with councils, authorities and other project consultants.
By working closely with our local planners and surveyors, our engineers can identify and address planning, surveying, servicing and infrastructure issues as part of an integrated project team.
Our Comprehensive Suite of Services includes:
Experience Across Ballarat and Western Victoria
Our Ballarat team has experience across greenfield and infill residential development, subdivisions, commercial and industrial development, infrastructure and other property and land development projects.
Our longstanding presence in Ballarat means our team understands the local development environment and maintains practical working relationships with councils, authorities, consultants and other organisations involved in the development process.
Clients benefit from a genuinely local team backed by the resources and specialist expertise of a multidisciplinary consultancy operating across Victoria, New South Wales and the Northern Territory.
Talk to Our Ballarat Team
Whether you are considering a development or subdivision, need a planning permit, require a land or property survey, or need civil engineering advice, our Ballarat team can help identify the right pathway for your project.
Contact Beveridge Williams Ballarat to discuss your project with one of our local town planners, surveyors, engineers or project managers.
Jackson Zaal
Manager Western VIC Region
Katherine Martin
Team Leader Survey, Ballarat
Jeff Spark
Senior Engineer
Philip Paton
Principal Town Planner
Emily Mark
Project Manager
Jackson Zaal
Jackson leads Beveridge Williams’ Western Victoria operations and provides senior leadership across our Ballarat and Geelong teams.
His regional role gives clients access to local expertise, supported by Beveridge Williams’ wider resources.
He is a Civil and Environmental Engineer with many years of experience in land development and infrastructure projects across Victoria. His initial engineering experience within Beveridge Williams has been in the Gippsland region, working in design, construction management and project management.
After relocating to the Ballarat office in 2016, Jackson became Manager of the Western Victoria region, focussing on client satisfaction, delivering the highest service levels and building staff capabilities. He has played a fundamental role in the expansion of the business across this region and provides leadership input into the organisation as a member of the Senior Management Team.
Katherine Martin
Katherine Martin – Team Leader Survey, Ballarat
Katherine provides surveying services across Ballarat and Western Victoria, with experience in cadastral, engineering and feature surveys, together with subdivision and land development projects.
Her local experience provides clients with practical surveying advice across a wide range of property and development matters.
Katherine has extensive experience in the land development industry as both a surveyor and town planner.
Since starting at Beveridge Williams in 2010, Katherine has worked on a diverse range of projects, including cadastral, engineering, and feature surveys, as well as use and development and subdivision planning applications. As a result, Katherine has a thorough working knowledge of the subdivision and land development process.
Katherine’s skillset and background allow her to balance competing development constraints and advocate for good development outcomes, while focussing on communication and client satisfaction.
Jeff Spark
Jeff Spark – Senior Engineer
Jeff brings more than 30 years of experience in land development and civil engineering.
His extensive experience provides clients with senior engineering input across subdivision, infrastructure and development projects. He has extensive design experience across projects of varying size and scope.
Philip Paton
Philip Paton – Principal Town Planner
Philip has more than 26 years of town planning experience and provides senior planning advice across development and land use matters.
His experience includes navigating planning approval processes and providing strategic advice on development opportunities and constraints.
Philip holds a degree in Environmental Planning and a postgraduate qualification in Town and Country Planning. His career spans private and government sectors, where he has integrated his planning expertise with project management, business improvement, and change management to deliver successful projects and foster organisational development.
As the Principal Planner for Beveridge Williams’ Western Region, Philip leads the Town Planning team, delivering service excellence and client satisfaction. His certifications in Prince2 Project Management, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and PROSCI Change Management further enable him to spearhead business improvement initiatives, enhancing customer service on a national scale.
Philip supports wider Town Planning through a position on the PIA VIC Division Committee, PIA National Congress 2025 Program Advisory Committee and as a PIA mentor for young planners.
Emily Mark
Emily Mark – Project Manager
Emily is a Civil Engineer and accomplished Project Manager with extensive experience delivering a wide range of land development and infrastructure projects across Victoria. She specialises in managing multi-staged residential, commercial, and retirement living developments, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance, and environmental sustainability.
Since joining Beveridge Williams in 2020, Emily has successfully managed the end-to-end delivery of numerous land development projects. She is known for her client-focused approach, ensuring every project is delivered efficiently, meets community expectations, and aligns with broader development goals.
Emily plays a key role in building strong relationships with clients, authorities, and contractors, and provides strategic oversight from planning through to completion. Her background also includes senior roles on major infrastructure projects, where she demonstrated leadership in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
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