Jennifer is a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) and holds dual practice areas in Structural Engineering and Asset Management Engineering.

Her business delivers independent structural engineering and asset management services across residential, commercial and infrastructure assets.

Jennifer brings over 20 years of experience, spanning buildings, rail and bridge infrastructure and government sectors. Jennifer is passionate about finding pragmatic, simple solutions to complex problems—whether in the design of residential and commercial buildings or the management of existing infrastructure.

Tethera’s structural engineering capabilities include design of all types of structures, condition and risk assessment, maintenance and upgrade design, renewals prioritisation, and the development of standards and compliance regimes. Deep technical understanding is complemented by niche expertise in regulatory processes, litigation and liability, and Public Works Act impact assessment and recovery. Tethera also has specialist experience in the emergency recovery of damaged structural assets (bridges and buildings), providing rapid condition assessments, risk evaluations, and stabilisation strategies under urgent or evolving conditions. Jennifer is an MBIE Level II Rapid Building Assessor.

The Asset Management capabilities of Tethera are underpinned by strong expertise in asset data—supporting clients to collect, structure, interpret, and apply data effectively to inform decision-making, prioritisation, and long-term planning.

Known for her clear communication style, Jennifer engages seamlessly with both technical and non-technical audiences. Her calm, collaborative approach helps navigate challenges that require careful balancing of technical, risk, and commercial considerations.