Mott MacDonald strengthens energy offering with acquisition of Merz Consulting

Mott MacDonald, the AUD$3bn global engineering, management and development consultancy has acquired Merz Consulting, an Australian engineering and energy consultancy business specialising in power distribution, transmission and generation design and project delivery.

Merz Consulting has established a strong reputation amongst policy makers, regulators, network utilities, EPC contractors and clients in the mining and industrial sectors as a strategic advisor in the delivery of energy transition projects. Geoff Glazier, Merz Consulting’s managing director, and his team of experienced engineers, project managers and strategic advisors will compliment and strengthen Mott MacDonald’s energy capabilities to better serve clients throughout Australia, New Zealand the Asia Pacific region and globally.

Left to right: Robert Ceic, energy lead, Western Australia; Geoff Glazier, managing director, Merz Consulting; Michael Curthoys, state manager, Western Australia; Arushka Govender, project and program management lead, Western Australia

Merz Consulting specialises in detailed electrical engineering design of substations, switchyards, transmission lines and grid connections in addition to supporting clients with power system modelling, policy advice and strategic planning services. The business has a long history of supporting energy transition projects across Australia and has unique experience in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

Frances Badelow, Mott MacDonald’s managing director for Australia said “The acquisition of Merz Consulting brings specialised capabilities and trusted client relationships in the West Australian energy sector to our business. Combining this with our own multi disciplinary engineering and project delivery capabilities means we are ideally placed to meet the increasing demands in energy transition projects across the region and globally.”

Geoff Glazier commented “Mott MacDonald’s significant global portfolio of energy transition projects provides new learning opportunities for the Merz Consulting team and access to a broader range of expertise for our existing clients. We are excited to apply these expanded capabilities to our common goal of effectively delivering the energy transition.”