Neil Pye

With over 35 years of experience planning, designing, and delivering residential, commercial, and industrial developments in Aotearoa New Zealand and in the United Kingdom, Neil Pye is passionate about the urban development industry.

"I still get excited to go to work every day. I enjoy new opportunities, challenges and solving problems,'' says Neil, who outside of HG is a keen mountain biker and family man.

Specialising in the design and construction of earthworks, sediment control, drainage, pavements, water supply and services associated with land development, Neil gets a real kick out of managing internal and external multi-disciplinary teams on large-scale projects. He's also proficient in providing commercial advice to clients to assist with development plans, from due diligence and land purchase, including risk identification and management, through to consenting and construction strategies.

Neils bring a holistic view to his work, known as an excellent communicator, planner and someone who's highly organised.

Most memorable project?

''Oh, definitely Pegasus Town. A new 2,000+ lot town north of Christchurch. I loved being part of the team working on a new golf course and town centre, plus a major residential development including a 12ha man-made lake.

A Pa site was buried underneath the golf course area, so it had great exposure to the archaeological process as well as observing local woodcarvers create Pou that are placed at the entry to the development.''