Josh Croucher

Josh Croucher came to engineering consultancy the hard way - through years of hands-on work in heavy civil infrastructure, progressing from a graduate role to Project Engineer on large, complex projects. That construction background is something he brings with him every day, and it shows in how he works.

After completing a NZ Diploma in Engineering (Civil) at Otago Polytechnic in 2019, Josh made a deliberate move into consultancy to develop his technical capability and broaden his career. He joined DCL Consulting in April 2025, and has been building on his construction foundation with skills in structural design, bridge inspection, asset management, construction monitoring, and reporting.

At DCL GRIT, Josh works across inspection, assessment, project delivery, and asset management - conducting field inspections and condition assessments, contributing to lifecycle analysis, valuation inputs, and renewal forecasting, and preparing technical documentation that gives councils and asset owners the data they need for long-term planning. He's particularly valued for bridging the gap between site and office: understanding how structures perform in the real world and translating that into practical engineering outcomes.

Among the work he's most proud of: developing the design of a bridge pier jacking solution, contributing to bridge refurbishment design work, and inspecting historic railway structures for Dunedin Railways.

Challenge is the value that resonates most with Josh - the deliberate push outside the comfort zone, and the drive to apply real-world experience to deliver better outcomes.

Outside of work, Josh is in full family mode - chasing a one-year-old around, watching the rugby, getting outdoors when he can, and fitting in DIY projects when time allows.