Expert Engineering Consultancy
About Our Firm
Heymans & Associates Pty Ltd is a Wollongong-based structural engineering consultancy delivering high-quality, practical engineering solutions across the Illawarra region, New South Wales, and throughout Australia. We specialise in structural engineering consulting services for complex industrial, infrastructure, and commercial projects, providing clients with dependable expertise from concept through to completion.
Our firm is built on a commitment to precision, accountability, and technical excellence. We work closely with asset owners, project managers, fabricators, and contractors to deliver engineering outcomes that are not only compliant but also efficient, constructible, and built to perform in demanding real-world conditions. Whether it’s new structural design, modification of existing assets, or detailed assessment and certification, we approach every project with a clear focus on safety, performance, and long-term value.
Leadership You Can Rely On
Heymans & Associates is led by Florian Heymans, Principal and Managing Director, who brings a depth of international training and local industry experience to every project. With formal education in civil and structural engineering in Austria and extensive professional experience in Australia, Florian has developed a strong reputation for delivering robust and practical engineering solutions across a wide range of industries.
Florian takes a hands-on approach to all projects, ensuring that clients deal directly with the engineer responsible for technical decisions. This direct involvement eliminates unnecessary layers of communication and provides clarity, efficiency, and accountability throughout the project lifecycle. His ability to analyse complex structural challenges and translate them into clear, buildable solutions is a key reason clients continue to trust Heymans & Associates for critical engineering work.
Our Engineering Approach
At Heymans & Associates, we understand that structural engineering is not just about calculations—it’s about delivering solutions that work safely and effectively in real-world environments. Our approach combines analysis with practical design thinking, ensuring every structure performs as intended while remaining cost-effective and constructible. We place strong emphasis on:
Structural integrity and compliance with Australian Standards
Practical, buildable design solutions
Minimising risk and downtime in operational environments
Clear communication with all project stakeholders
Efficient use of materials and construction methods
Areas of Expertise
Our firm has extensive experience across a broad range of sectors, delivering both new designs and detailed assessments of existing structures. Our expertise includes:
Heavy industrial and mining structures
Bulk materials handling systems and conveyor structures
Minerals processing facilities
Lifting beams, crane structures, and lift studies
Telecommunications towers, monopoles, and transmission structures
Electric power transmission and substation structures
Structural audits, condition reporting, and certification
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for complex structural behaviour
We regularly work on projects involving ageing, modified, or heavily loaded structures, providing accurate assessments and practical solutions to extend service life and ensure compliance.
Education & Professional Development
Florian’s strong technical foundation is supported by ongoing professional development and specialised training. His qualifications and continued learning ensure that Heymans & Associates remains at the forefront of structural engineering practice.
Higher Technical College for Civil Engineering, Graz, Austria – Civil Engineering
University of New South Wales (UNSW) – Refresher Course in Civil Engineering (CIVL 9809)
Australian Steel Institute – Advanced structural engineering training
Centre for Advanced Structural Engineering – including:
- Analysis of Steel Structures to AS 4100
- Structural Design of Cold-Formed and Composite Structures to AS 4600
Schedule a Consultation
Contact our team today to schedule a consultation and discuss how we can support your next project with confidence.