About MEPS Building Engineers

MEPS Building Engineers have been serving New Zealand and the South Pacific since 1998.

MEPS offers comprehensive and integrated engineering services for the building industry:

  • Mechanical
  • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
  • Electrical
  • Hydraulic
  • Aquatic

Our Operation Under COVID-19 Alert Levels

Our setup allows us to continue at full design capacity during lockdowns and with online meeting attendance and even site visits in compliance with Covid safety protocols are available.


 

Meet the Team

Brenda Connell

Principal. Mechanical & Hydraulics.

Brenda’s particular interests include designing environmentally friendly and effective air conditioning systems, natural ventilation solutions and hydraulic systems, including rainwater reuse and solar water heating systems.

She completed her Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) at the University of Auckland and has now some 17 years of consulting engineering experience and heads the mechanical and electrical teams at MEPS Building Engineers.

She is experienced in building services engineering and has been involved in specialist air conditioning systems including chilled beams, energy efficient ventilation systems such as carpark ventilation, hot and cold water services including rainwater reuse, sanitary drainage services, domestic gas supply services, underfloor heating systems, commercial kitchen extract systems and compressed air systems. 

Brenda is a keen netball player in her spare time and is a founding member of the Limited Edition Netball Club.


Sam Mukhtar

Principal. Mechanical, Hydraulic, & Aquatics.

Sam trained in the UK, at Bath and Manchester Universities in the 1980s. His background is mechanical engineering with postgraduate degree in Building Services.

Sam’s everyday engineering work involves HVAC, lifts and hydraulic systems. He is focused on delivering architecturally sympathetic environmentally friendly design solutions.

Sam has a keen interest in the design of mechanical systems for aquatic buildings covering recreational and spa pools, water features, crazy rivers and water slides.


MEPS Design Teams 2023
The MEPS team

Sam and Brenda are assisted by a professional team of mechanical and electrical engineers. Their combined effort and dedication in delivering quality and considered design is their number one priority.


Aidan Clarke

Associate. Mechanical & Hydraulics.

Aidan completed his Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) at the University of Auckland in 2017.

Aidan has a keen interest in environmentally friendly and innovative design solutions. He has always had an interest in mathematics and science and their real-world application. Aidan is at present working on HVAC systems design, hydraulics and thermal efficiency of buildings.

In his spare time, Aidan enjoys playing hockey and he is a keen snowboarder.


Manuel Tan

Associate. Electrical Services

Manuel is an a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in building services and electrical system. Some of his recent projects include electrical calculations, lighting systems and electrical power design for apartment buildings, offices, schools, restaurants and hotels.

Manuel is a registered electrical engineer here in New Zealand and in the Philippines. He has a unique knowledge of both electrical design and construction processes through 10 years of experience with reputable consulting engineering firms. He has particular interest in energy efficient and sustainable designs and is fascinated with lighting design and modelling.

Manuel likes to be in his mini-library catching up on reading his collections in his spare time. He also enjoys playing badminton and basketball.