Colliers adds top-tier Australian engineering firm

Executive Summary

• Colliers Engineering & Design Australia announced the acquisition of Greenhill Engineers Pty Ltd, expanding its presence into South Australia.
• The transaction terms were not disclosed; Greenhill’s senior leadership will become shareholders under Collier’s partnership model and the business will rebrand as “Colliers Engineering & Design.”
• The deal adds 65 professionals and broadens service capabilities in civil, electrical, transport infrastructure, and landscape architecture.

Key Details

• Acquirer: Colliers Engineering & Design Australia (a division of Colliers (NASDAQ: CIGI, TSX: CIGI)).
• Target: Greenhill Engineers Pty Ltd, an urban development consultancy based in Adelaide with 65 staff.
• Geographic Expansion: Provides Collier’s engineering platform entry into the South Australian market.
• Transaction Structure: Not disclosed; senior leadership of Greenhill will join as shareholders under Colliers’ partnership model.
• Rebranding: The combined entity will operate as “Colliers Engineering & Design.”
• Service Portfolio Added: Civil engineering, electrical infrastructure, transport infrastructure, and landscape architecture services for private and public clients.
• Leadership Comments:
• John Kenny (CEO, Colliers Asia Pacific) highlighted the acquisition’s role in geographic growth and long‑term ambitions.
• Brent Thomas (Managing Director, Colliers Engineering) noted enhanced technical capabilities and client service.
• Monish Bhindi (Founder & Director, Greenhill) expressed alignment of values and culture with Colliers.

Notable Quotes

• “The acquisition of Greenhill expands Colliers Engineering into a new geography and reaffirms our long‑term growth ambitions.” – John Kenny, CEO, Colliers Asia Pacific
• “This transaction allows us to better serve our clients through strengthened technical capabilities and enhanced geographic reach into South Australia.” – Brent Thomas, Managing Director, Colliers Engineering & Design Australia
• “Colliers’ values and entrepreneurial culture align perfectly with ours… allowing our professionals to focus on delivering their best work for meaningful projects across the country.” – Monish Bhindi, Founder and Director, Greenhill