Specialists in civil construction for large-scale and environmentally sensitive projects
Established in 2012, Waipa Civil is a Waikato-based civil construction firm delivering reliable, practical solutions for complex infrastructure projects across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty.
Our team has extensive experience in water main construction, underground stormwater drainage, and directional drilling. With a strong focus on project management, communication, quality, and safety, Waipa Civil is often called upon by councils and contractors to assist with urgent works and projects under tight deadlines.
View our project portfolio to see the scale and quality of work completed across Hamilton and beyond. If you believe our expertise suits your project, contact Waipa Civil today.
Ryan George
DirectorWater Reticulation Level 3
Wastewater Level 3
Certifying Drainlayer
Construct Safe Qualified, NZTA Roads Requirement
Ryan is a founding director of Waipa Civil with over 15 years’ experience supervising large-scale civil and infrastructure projects. He has led multiple subdivision and watermain developments and understands the importance of communication with councils, contractors, and key stakeholders. Ryan oversees the daily running of the business, working closely with the Operations Manager to manage resources across projects.
Joe Comins
DirectorJoe co-founded Waipa Civil and brings more than 20 years of business management experience from the plumbing and civil industries. He oversees finance and estimating, working closely with our Quantity Surveyor on tenders and cost control. Joe’s commercial background and leadership help maintain a strong, positive team culture.
Daryll Walker
General ManagerNZ Diploma in Engineering (Civil)
NZ Diploma in Engineering (Applied)
Diploma in Project Management
Daryll joined Waipa Civil in 2019 and brought over two decades of civil construction experience. As General Manager, he focuses on project delivery, contract management, and business growth. Daryll has been key in building operational efficiency and maintaining high-quality outcomes for clients.
Heath Rickit
Operations ManagerHeath joined the management team with more than 15 years’ experience in civil construction. He specialises in ground dewatering, large-diameter pipelines, and complex earthworks. Heath leads the planning, resourcing, and performance management of Waipa Civil’s field teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely and efficiently.
Bradley Santy
Graduate EngineerBradley joined Waipa Civil full time in 2020 after completing his civil engineering degree at the University of Canterbury. He assists with project supervision, surveying, and management tasks. Bradley brings technical skill, fresh ideas, and enthusiasm to the team.
Mitch Jacobson
EstimatorMitch supports project pricing and planning, helping to ensure all tenders are accurate and competitive.
Civil construction that delivers lasting value
Waipa Civil provides underground infrastructure services designed to support long-term community growth.
Our services include:
- Water main installation and maintenance
- Wastewater installation and repairs
- Directional drilling
- Hydro-excavation
- Stormwater drainage installation
- Earthworks
- PE pipe welding (butt and electro-fusion, CNC data logged – 90mm to 1000mm)
- Pipeline testing, commissioning, and connections
- GPS surveying and AutoCAD as-builts
We operate with dedicated crews across each discipline, including qualified water main operatives, certified drainlayers, and experienced earthworks teams.
Advanced equipment and training
Our fleet includes Astec and Vermeer horizontal directional drills (up to 100,000 lbs pullback), excavators (1.5–27T), trucks, water carts, vacuum units, and PE welding equipment for pipe installations up to 1000mm.
All machinery is maintained to manufacturer standards by our in-house fitters and service partners.
Waipa Civil invests in regular training to keep our team up to date with current technologies, safety systems, and regulatory requirements. This ensures every project benefits from the most efficient and compliant methods available.
Quality, safety, and environmental standards
Waipa Civil maintains the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmental care. We are committed to zero harm and continuous improvement across all worksites.
We are prequalified with Waipa, Waikato, and Hamilton City Councils, approved by SHE LASS, and hold SiteWise Green Status under the Site Safe contractor system. Our management systems align with ISO9001:2015 standards, supporting consistent, compliant project delivery.